Members Laban Toose Posted July 15, 2012 Members Report Posted July 15, 2012 Well its the school holidays, all my preparation for the next term is done and the tax man has paid me back so i've had money to spend and time to spend it. I went to the Grenhalgh Tannery in Ballarat and bought my first pieces of Veg tanned sides. One side was 4mm thickness for use in the making of Guitar straps / belts. I also spent a small fortune on tools required for cutting, shaping, punching, stitching and dying leather. Armed with all of these shinny new things I have made my first attempt at making a Guitar Strap from scratch.......see results below. At work I share an office with a fantastic fellow who's passion is playing the guitar. He and I have discussed guitar straps at length and he gave me an old strap that i used as a template for this project. Therefore this first strap is for him. I think its turned out really nicely considering its my first attempt. I will be a little more adventurous with my next strap but i was more focused on the process than the outcome this time. Kind regards Laban Quote Laban Toose http://labansleathercraft.blogspot.com.au/ - all my work so far "Loving Leathercraft"
Members mikesmith648 Posted July 15, 2012 Members Report Posted July 15, 2012 NICE WORK FOR A FIRST ATTEMPT!! Quote Emergency Room Nurse by profession.......Leatherworker at heart!! Hoping to reverse the order in that one of these days!!
Members ClintM Posted July 15, 2012 Members Report Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) Nice work Laban! I like your blog also! Edited July 15, 2012 by ClintM Quote ClintMwww.manningcustomworks.com
Members benlilly1 Posted July 15, 2012 Members Report Posted July 15, 2012 Very nice, he should like it! Quote
Members chazrull Posted July 16, 2012 Members Report Posted July 16, 2012 I like it - nice design. Quote
Members WScott Posted July 17, 2012 Members Report Posted July 17, 2012 Great stuff and good for you to give away the first to an office mate I have always envied teachers and their two month holiday...enjoy yours! Quote
Members Laban Toose Posted July 17, 2012 Author Members Report Posted July 17, 2012 1342501416[/url]' post='256719']Great stuff and good for you to give away the first to an office mate I have always envied teachers and their two month holiday...enjoy yours! I have enjoyed my holiday And am looking forward to another 2 weeks in 8 weeks time.The good news is that giving away my first strap has resulted in 3 new orders. ( even though I told them its a hobby not a business ). And thanks to all for you kind comments....much appreciated CheersLaban Quote Laban Toose http://labansleathercraft.blogspot.com.au/ - all my work so far "Loving Leathercraft"
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