Basically Bob Report post Posted January 12, 2015 ... heading out the door, today! 6/7 oz. European Veg cowhide 2/3 oz. Horse Liner Handstitched at 7spi with 5-cord linen thread, bees waxed Fiebings Pro Oil Dye. Show Brown (4:1) Edges finished with Edge Kote Conditioned/finished with Montana Pitch Blend leather dressing Edges on the bottom and top of the main body and the tailpiece / tongue shields are skived to reduce bulk. The strap is contoured (curved) at the shoulder to maximize the player's comfort. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted January 12, 2015 NICE work Bob! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basically Bob Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Why, thank you, benlilly1! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuaneS Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Very Professional Job! I love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basically Bob Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks, Duane! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Very nice. One thing I have learned making guitar straps and belts. Too many people can't use a tape measure. I can give specific/detailed instructions with illustrations, and they still get it wrong. I flat out quit making dog collars because measuring for a dog collar seemed like too tough of a task for most. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basically Bob Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks, Colt. I have lucked out, so far ... not one problem, to date. On these contoured straps, I request two dimensions: hole-to-hole, of course, but also from the top, middle of the player's shoulder to the front attachment pin while in an ideal playing position. Took me a while to get that stuff figured out but it sure makes for a nice strap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted January 13, 2015 I like to get that shoulder measurement as well. That way I can keep names and designs out front where you can see. I have a horrible time with folks that can't measure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted January 13, 2015 Nice work on that strap. I really like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basically Bob Report post Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks, Rohn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
