Chief31794 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 This is going to a sailor aboard ship. Don't see many Banjo Straps posted so I thought I'd throw one out in case anyone was interested in making them. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChriJ Report post Posted February 9, 2016 Looks good, Chief!! Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longbowdave1 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 Looks great as always Chief! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 Just Beautiful, The letter scrolling is great, and the striped lead straps bring the whole theme full circle. Great work again ! ------- Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted February 19, 2016 Excellent lettering Chief! It looks really good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted February 20, 2016 Looks good, Chief!! Chris Thanks, Looks great as always Chief! Thank you Just Beautiful, The letter scrolling is great, and the striped lead straps bring the whole theme full circle. Great work again ! ------- Wild Bill46 Thanks, I still would like to have an informal meet up sometime when I'm in the Atlanta area. Excellent lettering Chief! It looks really good. Thanks Bob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted February 20, 2016 What weight leather do you use for your nonlined banjo straps? Do you do anything to the back to keep dye from rubbing off? Tooling looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted February 21, 2016 What weight leather do you use for your nonlined banjo straps? Do you do anything to the back to keep dye from rubbing off? Tooling looks great. Colt, I use 7/8 oz Hermann Oak for unlined Banjo Straps, the back side isn't dyed. I use Fiebings Aussie on both sides, that gives the backside that darker look. The Aussie makes the leather very supple when you apply to front and back, heat with a heat gun (or hair dryer), then remove the excess by buffing. I seal the top side with Clear Lac. Putting the Aussie on both sides also helps with perspiration resistance which is another great benefit on an instrument strap. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
