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 Post subject: Strap making
PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:41 am 
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I've been making my own straps for a couple of years already, are there others out here who also do theirs?

Made this today for my Steelfish:
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 Post subject: Re: Strap making
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I've thought about it....You're pretty good.

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Looks good in my book

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Looks pretty good, nice buckle too.

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I make my own too. Photos to come. What tool do you use for your holes (for the stitching)... And what type of thread do you use?


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I've made a few. After getting a big flop of a custom strap for big bucks, I decided I should just give it a try. Here's a couple pics ....

Ostrich leg - made yesterday
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Dave...
I love Ostrich leg. My favorite boots are leg.
Were do you get it....Tandys?

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Twotone540 wrote:
Dave...
I love Ostrich leg. My favorite boots are leg.
Were do you get it....Tandys?


Is fun to work with. My local boot/saddle shop had this one tucked in a drawer in his shop. I've seen several on the 'bay for about $22. I'll be ordering one soon to check the quality.

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