Timebandit 0 Posted July 21, 2012 Part 3 So, how much time went into the land until here ? Something about 60 minutes ( the making of the pics is not included ) As long as we are making a tutorial, we can also make a tapered strap. Easy levels are for the other ones This means nothing else than a wider end at the lugs and a smaller end at the hole/buckleside. In our case we will have 26mm ate the lugside and 24mm at the hole/buckleside. We mark the distance from 26mm at the lugside with a calliper. Then we have to mark the wide from 24mm. From the point where our tapering should start until the end ( 40mm from the lugside is enough in every case ). Now we have to cut along the marks, this ist he final cut, take good care. It is a kind of tricky, we have to force the strap under the ruler and give pressure to both, leather and ruler to avoid that it slips away. If we fail here we can use it for a 24 x 22mm strap. So, if now the guys are separated who are no table to do this, we can make a measurement control. ( it would be fatal if everybody were able to make his own straps ) Now we cut the strap to the wanted length. You believe, that the strap will have a length from 115mm when it is finished, no, that is wrong. That would be too easy, later when we sew it, it will shrink. It is necessary to add some milimeter, depending to leather and thread. No formula available for that, experience will show. I have here a big box with straps that are too short or too long, LOL Let’s have a look if the selfmade buckle fits the strap. Jepp, it fits. Now we have to make the tip, at the best is a punch for that available, if not it can also be carved with a sharp knife. The tip is finished, just some fine tuning is to do. My special tool is necessary here, highest sharpness is asked. I use a thick leather as a underlay. You can buy a cuttingpad, but it is imho too expensive. The blade stays also sharper with the thick underlayer from leather. Looks good so far. See this tutorial continued at: Part 4 : http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=31607 See previous parts here Part 1 : http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=31603 Part 2 : http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=31604 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted July 21, 2012 Awesome Uwe, thanks for taking the time to take pics of your fantastic work and to share them with us!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timebandit 0 Posted July 21, 2012 Thank you Etienne Have patience until part 8 ist posted Greetz Uwe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted July 21, 2012 Awesome my friend ! Love your work, like I love your straps Looking forward for more pictures of your work Uwe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timebandit 0 Posted July 21, 2012 Thank you Bro. I am busy with posting, soon.. Greetz Uwe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites