Side pull, where to cut the leather from?

[Scootch]

Hello,

A friend asked me to replace the leather on his side pull.  I have an uncut side of HO Latigo to use.  From where should the straps be cut:  the back, the shoulder, the bend or above the belly where it's no longer flanky?  

Thanks,

Scootch

[Dwight]

Maybe someone else knows . . . but honestly Scootch . . . I have no idea what a side pull is.

Might be something to do with a saddle . . . maybe a rifle scabbard . . . a ladie's purse . . . or a camera case.  I wouldn't know . . . and couldn't guess what you might use.

May God bless,

Dwight

[tsunkasapa]

1 hour ago, Dwight said:

Maybe someone else knows . . . but honestly Scootch . . . I have no idea what a side pull is.

Might be something to do with a saddle . . . maybe a rifle scabbard . . . a ladie's purse . . . or a camera case.  I wouldn't know . . . and couldn't guess what you might use.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Tugadude]

[Gezzer]

@Tugadude  Dang you just beat me to it

 

Naw , I was as the little woman  so often says about me  .... CLUELESS !

[Tugadude]

I guess I'd pick the portion of the hide that exhibits the least amount of stretch.  Stay away from the belly, as you've already noted.

[jcuk]

Any strap thats going to be put under any strain/stress is always better being cut up towards the back not down towards the belly. Thats why in the UK you can get Bridle  Butts/ Bridle Backs/Rein Backs with the belly trimmed off. 

 

Hope this helps

JCUK 

[Scootch]

Thanks for the replies.  The photo Tugadude posted is very similar to the one I'll be working on.  I was going to cut a few belt blanks out of the back so I'll cut a few 5/8 strips while I'm at it.

Thanks