CFM Hardrada Posted November 9, 2021 CFM Report Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) Say, I need to make adjustable slings, your slider and belt loop kind of strap. I've some 9 oz English bridle, but I'm wondering if it's too thick and firm for this purpose. I've also some 7 oz latigo that feels less rigid, but I wonder if it's good to support a load of ~8-10 lbs. I could line it with suede, but I'd rather not stitch 100 inches of strap. I know that for slings one would want leather that won't stretch, but I'm thinking I also want it quite pliable. What's the best temper then? Is firm too rigid? On a firmness scale of 1 to 10, down to which number is acceptable? TIA for any helpful input. Edited November 9, 2021 by Hardrada Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 9, 2021 CFM Report Posted November 9, 2021 On 11/9/2021 at 7:11 PM, Hardrada said: Say, I need to make adjustable slings, your slider and belt loop kind of strap. I've some 9 oz English bridle, but I'm wondering if it's too thick and firm for this purpose. I've also some 7 oz latigo that feels less rigid, but I wonder if it's good to support a load of ~8-10 lbs. I could line it with suede, but I'd rather not stitch 100 inches of strap. I know that for slings one would want leather that won't stretch, but I'm thinking I also want it quite pliable. What's the best temper then? Is firm too rigid? On a firmness scale of 1 to 10, down to which number is acceptable? TIA for any helpful input. Expand what kind of sling? a rifle sling? Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM Frodo Posted November 9, 2021 CFM Report Posted November 9, 2021 If you want thick soft leather. oil the leather and work it. I wrap my belts around a pole and pull back and forth for 15 minutes Or you could do like the Indians did. Tell your wife to chew the leather to make it soft. THEN after you get out of the dog house, wrap it around a pole and pull back and forth Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles Stand your ass up during the National Anthem
CFM Hardrada Posted November 10, 2021 Author CFM Report Posted November 10, 2021 On 11/9/2021 at 8:10 PM, chuck123wapati said: what kind of sling? a rifle sling? Expand Yeah. A collector asked if I could make a replica of the old SKS/AK Russian sling. Quote
CFM tsunkasapa Posted November 10, 2021 CFM Report Posted November 10, 2021 As I recall, new/as issued, these were quite stiff and became "broke in" with use. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 10, 2021 CFM Report Posted November 10, 2021 (edited) On 11/10/2021 at 12:43 AM, Hardrada said: Yeah. A collector asked if I could make a replica of the old SKS/AK Russian sling. Expand here are some examples... https://whatacountry.com/ak-47-sling-leather.aspx https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1023613754?pid=557511&utm_medium=shopping&utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=Military+Surplus+-+Gear&utm_content=557511&cm_mmc=pf_ci_bing-_-Military+Surplus+-+Gear-_-Military+Surplus-_-557511&msclkid=7e8ce9bbfd8b138ad07388304a35269c&utm_term=1101100736058 On 11/10/2021 at 2:43 AM, tsunkasapa said: As I recall, new/as issued, these were quite stiff and became "broke in" with use. Expand yes they are pretty much unfinished condition when new i think the service men were to do that job. Edited November 10, 2021 by chuck123wapati Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members jcuk Posted November 10, 2021 Members Report Posted November 10, 2021 Have to say i have not done any work where guns are concerned but looking at the links from Chuck can not see any reason why the 9oz/3.6mm bridle leather would not work a lot of my work is heavy strap work and if i had that weight of leather to hand i would use it. Hope this helps JCUK Quote
CFM Hardrada Posted November 10, 2021 Author CFM Report Posted November 10, 2021 Thanks for the input, mates. Now the main challenge is being finding the snap hook. The ones Tandy sells are humongous. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 11, 2021 CFM Report Posted November 11, 2021 On 11/10/2021 at 8:34 PM, Hardrada said: Thanks for the input, mates. Now the main challenge is being finding the snap hook. The ones Tandy sells are humongous. Expand the whole strap is only 8 bucks cant you buy this stuff in Canada? Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM Hardrada Posted November 11, 2021 Author CFM Report Posted November 11, 2021 On 11/11/2021 at 2:09 PM, chuck123wapati said: the whole strap is only 8 bucks cant you buy this stuff in Canada? Expand LOL. I reckon the cost of shipping would be more than the item's. Quote
CFM Hardrada Posted November 11, 2021 Author CFM Report Posted November 11, 2021 Hah! Apparently you can buy them here: https://www.herooutdoors.com/hungarian-leather-ak47-sling/ Only $34! Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 11, 2021 CFM Report Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) On 11/11/2021 at 3:00 PM, Hardrada said: Hah! Apparently you can buy them here: https://www.herooutdoors.com/hungarian-leather-ak47-sling/ Only $34! Expand holy cow i was kind of wondering why you were asked to make one now i know lol. $16.90 to my door Edited November 11, 2021 by chuck123wapati Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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