budd4766 Report post Posted April 16, 2009 Ok. Critique all you want, but after all the work I put into this, I don't think I'm gonna "improve" it any....it goes as it is. (Of course, I'll take all criticisms gratefully...I'll just save 'em for "next time") My first try at this, and it was more work than I thought it'd be...or more than I'm getting "paid" for...the "customer" is an old friend in a Christian band and, (only because he's an old friend), he's swapping me a bird house he built for me. He wanted a non-adjustable, 45" strap. I put padding in it, and braided a 5-strand applique, and added cross conchos...stamped small crosses along the stich line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted April 16, 2009 Critique all we want you said... OK. Horrible terrible!! Now send it over to my house so I can put it on my Carvin DC-400! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
budd4766 Report post Posted April 16, 2009 hahaha...Thanks! Like I said, it's my first try...and not a kit. If he has any trouble with it, I suspect it'll be with the peg holes. Wasn't too sure about them, but they look like the ones on straps in the local music store, so I'm hoping it'll work for him. Like so many on this site, I'm my own worse critic, and I know a lot I should've done differently, but I had to "finish" it at some point and let him have it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted April 16, 2009 Looks nice, I'm sure your friend will be very happy. The size of the peg holes are directly related to the guitar, electric, acoustic, and whether strap locks are used. Some acoustics have a big round wooden peg. Some electrics have a large metal one. Most times the length of the cut gets around this problem, but if the hole is too loose or tight around the peg, you could have a dropped axe. Some strap locks are bigger than others, and the threaded part varies too, so a skiving of the hole area is necessary, in order to allow the lock to be well threaded on. Generally, I find that 3/8" holes are perfect, with a 3/4" slice to complete the pippin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinhopkins Report post Posted April 18, 2009 I think it looks great! I'd hang my Les Paul on that any day! (my playing probably wouldn't justify the strap) If you don't mind a tip, do your edges on a belt or drum sander. It's really super quick, and gives you a really professional edge. Especially with a little wax on a wheel afterward. Kevin Hopkins/Springfield leather co. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
budd4766 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 I think it looks great! I'd hang my Les Paul on that any day! (my playing probably wouldn't justify the strap) If you don't mind a tip, do your edges on a belt or drum sander. It's really super quick, and gives you a really professional edge. Especially with a little wax on a wheel afterward.Kevin Hopkins/Springfield leather co. Thanks for the tip. This is the first time, believe it or not, I'd made something with an exposed edge like that. Normally, I'm one to do some type of braiding to cover edges...braiding is just my thing.. I did put beeswax on the edges and rub them good with the little round plastic edge tool from Tandy. But, I probably didn't do it as well as I could have. I just did enough to where the suede on the underside got burnished into the edge and left it at that. I still haven't figured a decent way to get that tool to work with my drill yet...when I do, I'm sure edges will get better. And...when I get a "real" shop, and can move out of the spare bedroom, I'll for sure get a sander!! Great tip! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
