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Strapmaking, the Timebandit's way Part 6

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Part 6

OK, measuring and marking is our next Step
Take the measurement from the underside where the bottomleather ends.
Transfer the measure -3mm to the topside of both straps ( Lugside )

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We need an adjustable groover, a very helpful tool to make grooves in the same distances from the edges.

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With this tool we can make the grooves at both straps

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Now we need another tool, an overstitch wheel. This one is necessary to mark the points for the sewing holes in exactly distances.

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All holes are marked

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Now we need an awl to make the holes for the sewing

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When all holes are made, we smooth the grooves with a wood creaser

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See this tutorial continued at:

 

Part 7 : http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=31611

 

See previous parts here

 

Part 1 : http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=31603

Part 2 : http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=31604

Part 3 : http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=31605

Part 4 : http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=31607

Part 5 : http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=31609

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