rdb Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Finished this up today. It's one I started a couple months back, but just did about 8". It just never struck me right. My wife really liked it, and kept mentioning it. I finally had to finish it. I don't have a supply of needles yet, so I think the needle in the machine was to big for this weight (7-8). On a drunken night, my handstitching would look better than that..oh well. Saddle tan base, leather balm, and then ant. black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted March 31, 2008 NOW THAT IS A LOT OF STRAP, MY SON WOULD LIKE IT.. hOW MANY HRS TO DO THAT ONE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Thanx Luke. It probably took the better part of a day to tool out...an hour or so for dye, and edging. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Yes rdb, that is one fine looking strap. You did a wonderful job on the tooling. and I really like the color of it. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted March 31, 2008 I love it RDB! The pattern is so beautyful and really well done! Without buckles is my melody!!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Thanx Beav and Tom! Beaverslayer - I liked the color too...as usual, you have a plan how to dye, and the leather decides for you...lol Tom - I keep trying ways for no buckles, this one so far seems to be my standard, until I figger another way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Thanx Beav and Tom!Beaverslayer - I liked the color too...as usual, you have a plan how to dye, and the leather decides for you...lol Tom - I keep trying ways for no buckles, this one so far seems to be my standard, until I figger another way. That is so true, I'm currently experiencing this, but hey, i think I will get a really cool colouring with this project. I think without buckles produces a cleaner look but mostly I'm concerned that they will scratch the guitar. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Great lookin strap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Report post Posted April 1, 2008 beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedge Report post Posted April 1, 2008 That is one sweet looking strap! A job to be proud of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froghunter Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Excellent tooling! I like the design. You make "intricate" look simple! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Everyone, that's real nice of you... Froghunter - "intricate look simple" is a very nice thing to say.. Ian, I'll PM you back tomorrow. Hedge, Romey, thanxz for lookin' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
