Members HavnerDesign Posted September 22, 2022 Author Members Report Posted September 22, 2022 On 9/21/2022 at 5:15 AM, GatoGordo said: I line the back of the sling with suede. It provides grip and a padding for the shoulder. Yes I have also done that in the past, it works ok and seem to last over time. This time I was trying to evolve and challenge myself to find alternative, and possibly cheaper, solutions. However, suede will likely outlast any manmade material... Quote
Members HavnerDesign Posted September 22, 2022 Author Members Report Posted September 22, 2022 On 9/20/2022 at 11:05 PM, TomE said: This product is a synthetic rubber (butadiene) for sealing the flesh side of leather. I use it mixed 50:50 with water and work the first coat into the leather with a glass slicker then apply a thin second coat. However, it dries as a smooth nontacky finish (like the label says). It seals out moisture and seems to be durable. I use it on bridle pieces that are split thickness as a replacement for the mossback finish of full thickness bridle leather. The BT639 might not suit your purposes. What about sewing on a liner of rough out chaps leather? https://www.hidehouse.com/Leather/Pearl-Split-Cow-Split-Grain-Suede-Finish-PE10-P.asp Thanks! Had never seen this product. Does it make about the same result as Tokonole or Gum trag? And yes, a leather liner of some sort is a good solution! Quote
Members HavnerDesign Posted September 22, 2022 Author Members Report Posted September 22, 2022 On 9/20/2022 at 7:37 PM, chuck123wapati said: a lot of folks put a thumb hole through or a loop on the inside to hang their thumb in so the sling wont slip around. Yes! I've seen thumb holes and they are very clever and add a nice little detail to the sling if they are neatly done with stitching around the hole and so. Working on a custom sling right now that somebody ordered and will make a thumb hole as a surprise feature i think! Quote
Members TomE Posted September 22, 2022 Members Report Posted September 22, 2022 3 hours ago, HavnerDesign said: The BT639 is an adhesive that penetrates the flesh side and glues the fibers together. Burnishing with tokonole or gum trag is a surface treatment. I have also used PVA glue (Elmers white glue) mixed with stain to seal the flesh side (worked in with a glass slicker), but this stiffens the leather and I suspect it will break down with flexing the strap. You can find threads here about using stain/glue mixtures for sealing edges. Quote
Members Wyowally Posted November 15, 2022 Members Report Posted November 15, 2022 I horseback hunt and use a regular saddle scabbard when mounted. I tried but don't like any of the extra wide at the shouder slings because they make it harder to get the rifle in and out. I made up a sling with the leather slit sliding strap keeper and 1 1/4" wide strap. Then on the back side where it rides on my shoulder I attached two parallel strips of leather about 8" long - where others have put suede. The strips are rough side out and have a 3/8" gap between. They're attached with a single row of stitching. The theory being the edges of the strips will catch and hold from slipping better. They can twist a little, and the gap between can allow some of the coat or jacket fabric to go up between for a little more friction. Also added a thumb strap. Works OK so far, but haven't tested with different jackets. More pictures if anyone wants them. Quote
Members nrk Posted November 16, 2022 Members Report Posted November 16, 2022 suede might be a solution Quote
Members ArkieNewbie Posted November 22, 2022 Members Report Posted November 22, 2022 On 9/20/2022 at 4:05 PM, TomE said: What about sewing on a liner of rough out chaps leather? Springfield Leather sells 13/4" wide rough out strips too. Quote
Members JayEhl Posted November 22, 2022 Members Report Posted November 22, 2022 maybe rubbing a light coat of bees wax? Quote
Members Gezzer Posted November 22, 2022 Members Report Posted November 22, 2022 @HavnerDesign I am curious , what did you come up with ? Quote
Members HavnerDesign Posted December 7, 2022 Author Members Report Posted December 7, 2022 @Wyowally I am impressed. Nice looking sling and a smart solution with the leather strips for grip. Care to share a close up photo of the strips? Quote
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