Working with Kangaroo leather

[SteveOz]

I've been having some fun lately making watch straps from Kangaroo leather. It keeps me off the streets..

[yuma]

Nice....I assume they are double thickness ?

 

Roger

[Handstitched]

I quite like those, very nice 

I don't get much call for watch straps .

I get my chrome tanned roo hides from Packers in Qld and take advantage of their specials. 

Nice to see a few more Aussies on here too 

HS

[RockyAussie]

Very nice tidy work there @SteveOz and good to see you made it here at last

[SteveOz]

Thank you for the compliments on my work Yuma, Handstitched, and Rocky Aussie! Yes, it took me a while to get here, but I'm glad I finally made it. 

And yes they're double thickness with a bit of salamander padding in there. Oh, and it's veg. tan Roo from Packers, I must have a look at the chrome some day soon too.

 

[BigBore]

Those look really nice. Well done!

[SUP]

Those are beautiful!. 

[Tugadude]

Welcome!  I also share your interest in watches.  If you haven't yet, check out longislandwatch.com.  The owner, Marc, is a great guy.  And he offers lots of value for the money.

[Baliskner1]

Nice job!

[SteveOz]

Thanks for the compliments and warm welcome BigBore, Sup, Tugadude, and Baliskner1. And Tugadude thanks for the tip about Marc at LIW. I watch him on YouTube when I can.

Edited June 5, 2023 by SteveOz