Chief31794 Report post Posted August 17, 2015 Getting ready for a Bluegrass Festival in September, so all of these except the personalized one are for stock to sell at the festival. The other is going to Indiana. Hadn't seen many Banjo and Mandolin straps out here, thought someone might be interested in how they are made. Little different than a guitar strap. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted August 17, 2015 very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted August 17, 2015 Those are real beauties. Nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halitech Report post Posted August 18, 2015 very nice work as usual Chief I did have someone approach me to make a mandolin strap but never got back to me on color or anything so I let it go but I would like to add it to my offerings so any help would be appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce H Report post Posted August 18, 2015 Top of the line there!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted August 18, 2015 Thanks everyone, Halitech I sent you a PM. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon P Report post Posted August 22, 2015 Very nice work!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted August 23, 2015 Thanks, Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Chief, Very nice. I like how you sewed the tail on the guitar strap. I need to make one for myself and I was not comfortable with making the tail piece all one piece. Yours is much simpler. Im going to steal your idea if you don't mind. Thanks Michael. Edited August 23, 2015 by mlapaglia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted August 23, 2015 Michael, Not a problem, I started doing that because I'm thrifty (Think Cheap!!!). Cutting a solid strap with a head like that produces a lot of waste. I use Hermann Oak Single Belt Bends, so I cut a 2.5" piece for the main strap and a 1" piece that will make about three back straps. I cut a 2" X 1.5" piece for the keeper from the cutoff end of the 2.5" main strap, if I cut it out solid I would have to cut a 2.5" strip and a 2" strip. Saves a lot of leather over time and is easier to cut. Sorry to ramble, anyway "Steal away" my friend. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted August 23, 2015 Yes, As Usual, its a Craftsmans visual Paradise to see your work, Chief ! Congratulations, --- Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missiontom Report post Posted August 24, 2015 Indeed beautiful work, one of my next projects for sure, but I can tell you it won't be as purdy as the ones your making, just starting out and I have a lot to learn...keep up the great work chief... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted August 24, 2015 Thanks Wild Bill and Missiontom, my quote feature has stopped working on this site. But thanks for the kind words. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
club49 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 That is very nice work Chief. I have a question? I never made a guitar strap before. I want to make one for a present. He has a Gibson acoustic guitar. How do the sizes run? Does it depend on the size of the man? I don't want to ask him. What would suggest? Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) That is very nice work Chief. I have a question? I never made a guitar strap before. I want to make one for a present. He has a Gibson acoustic guitar. How do the sizes run? Does it depend on the size of the man? I don't want to ask him. What would suggest? Jim Sir, The best way is to go to Blackriverlaser.com, they have a template for 2-1/2" guitar straps. That would give you a standard sized strap, however, you can adjust it up or down as necessary, the normal size will fit about 90% of adult players. If he has a strap already, the best way is to have him measure it from hole to hole and then set that measurement in the middle of the adjustment range. That being said, to answer your question, my straps are ~ 38" X 2.5" for the main strap tapering down to 1.5" on the front, there are 10 adjustment slots, sometimes I use 12 for a smaller person. the back strap is 22" X 1" and the tab is 2" X 1.5" and the 22" strap is sewn on it about 1/2" up the tab. THere is a PDF that was posted on this site that someone did which has a strap laid out, sorry, can't remember who and hope they don't mind me reposting it. Hope that helps, Chief guitar_pattern_31.pdf Edited September 1, 2015 by Chief31794 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frederiek Report post Posted September 9, 2015 I like them all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted September 9, 2015 I like them all! Thanks, Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
