Members cjmt Posted February 11, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 11, 2014 Given leather thick enough for the strap to feel substantial enough in the hand it's definitly not vital to have the central layer, and I do make straps without as well. The raised effect you get with it is attractive though and that's its point so I'd only use a thin piece, never the whole width of the strap Hope that helps! Charlie Quote
Members nick67 Posted February 11, 2014 Members Report Posted February 11, 2014 Yes I agree with you that the raised effect looks very good. It never crossed my mind that there is another piece in between. Thanks for the information and explanation! Really generous with sharing your techniques and I respect you for that! Quote
Members cjmt Posted February 11, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 11, 2014 Not at all, happy to help Charlie Quote
Members cjmt Posted March 22, 2014 Author Members Report Posted March 22, 2014 Hi All, Havet posted anything for a little while, so thought I'd put a few pictures on of recent work. This is a prototype - natural veg tan treated with carnauba, intentionally not very protected to see how it patinates This is a production piece, gold Barenia, 1 hole only and designed with the deployant its attached to in mind Theres been quite a bit of interest on the forum about bricking irons, awls etc of late. For those interested both the straps are handstitched using 632 Ecru Lin Cable, no 10 Blanchard pricking irons and a 35mm blanchard awl. Charlie Quote
Members Syms Posted May 5, 2014 Members Report Posted May 5, 2014 Beautiful straps! Those look extremely well made...thanks for sharing! I love the way you've finished your edges. Would love to hear more about what you're process with finishing edges entails! Thanks@ Quote
Members bjbwt2 Posted June 18, 2014 Members Report Posted June 18, 2014 This is a great thread. You do awesome work. I'm inspired! I have a sthurling watch that the band has broken on 2x and they don't warranty the bands... After checking out your pics I do have one question. How are you attaching the buckles to the strap ends? It looks like yours have a loop sewn in so maybe the buckles you use come apart for install? On a belt we would often use screws or rivets, but that doesn't make sense on a watch strap. Quote
Members cjmt Posted June 18, 2014 Author Members Report Posted June 18, 2014 This is a great thread. You do awesome work. I'm inspired! I have a sthurling watch that the band has broken on 2x and they don't warranty the bands... After checking out your pics I do have one question. How are you attaching the buckles to the strap ends? It looks like yours have a loop sewn in so maybe the buckles you use come apart for install? On a belt we would often use screws or rivets, but that doesn't make sense on a watch strap. Thank you, glad you like them Watch buckles generally do come apart, they have spring or screw bars. You could stitch a buckle in if needs be though, you'd jut need to install it when the straps being stitched Charlie Quote
Members edd Posted July 3, 2014 Members Report Posted July 3, 2014 If you dont mind me asking, how would one use glue as a temporary bond.?? What am I missing.? The glue is relied on temporarily to bond all the components together, before they are sewn. Charlie - any updates on the natural veg tan prototype? Looks great Quote
Members Eemo Posted July 3, 2014 Members Report Posted July 3, 2014 Im not 100% sure how Charlie does it, but... the glue is only there to hold the pieces together for stitching. the stitching holds the pieces together (no permanent glue) and the edge work seals the edges. The piece does not need glue to hold it together. Quote
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