toxo Report post Posted May 8, 2023 We all know that strap cutters are great on veg tan but on soft Chrome tan - not so much. Whilst I was making some bag dies today I had an idea for an open ended strap die that can be used for any length strap. You just use your strap end punches for the length you want. I made this one at 20mm. Good for over the shoulder type bags and also D ring tabs etc. It's gonna be a lot easier now I've got the swing arm press but I would've walked it along the arbor press. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted May 9, 2023 Toxo, could you elaborate a bit, please? All I see is a long piece of wood with a couple of clamps on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted May 10, 2023 2 hours ago, dikman said: Toxo, could you elaborate a bit, please? All I see is a long piece of wood with a couple of clamps on it. Sorry dikman. here's another pic. As you can see, I did a quick test. Those straps are soft and you would struggle with a regular strap cutter. Of course I had to walk it through the press, same as I would've done on the arbor press and if you're careful with sliding it along you can cut any length because it's open ended. Took no time at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
