gottahaverolex 0 Posted September 2, 2013 It took me a while to find some of these but I finally did find the mother load of Swedish and German Mauser ammo pouches to make my straps with. These are getting harder and harder to find but I've found quite the source that should keep me going for a good while. First shipment will be 15 pouches in various colors. Be on the lookout for the finished product if you like ammo straps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proctor 5 Posted September 2, 2013 That will be beautiful. I have the ammo pouches from my Mosin Nagant laying around somewhere. Possible project in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBuys 0 Posted September 2, 2013 Ugh Oh! Now you've got my attention! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted September 2, 2013 I really can't wait to get started with these! What does the pouch you have look like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz25 0 Posted September 2, 2013 Can't wait to see the finished product. Will definitely look to purchase one when complete! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted September 2, 2013 Ugh Oh! Now you've got my attention! Can't wait to see the finished product. Will definitely look to purchase one when complete! Thank you sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diegosaenz 0 Posted September 2, 2013 Does that mean I'm going to get one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted September 2, 2013 My ammo straps will be made exactly like this strap but obviously using the vintage leather. Length, width and thickness are fully customizable. I am buying a leather splitter tomorrow so I can accurately make the straps as thick or thin as you want them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McJules 396 Posted September 2, 2013 sweet!! gotta have to add your name now to the talented strap maker on the forum post pics when some are done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted September 2, 2013 Looking forward to the results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted September 2, 2013 10 colors of fine 4 ply Irish linen thread enroute! Lots of options to compliment these great vintage leathers. I'm most looking forward to mil spec olive drab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted September 2, 2013 Does that mean I'm going to get one? Of course! They'll be plenty to go around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted September 4, 2013 Lots of thread options just arrived in 4 ply fine Irish linen. I'll be offering 7 ply aswell which is on the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aren 27 Posted September 4, 2013 GHR...look at Majors Army Surplus and Supply in California. There is also a good place in Atlanta...Atlanta Army Navy. Nice project! Looking forward to the photo updates! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted September 5, 2013 GHR...look at Majors Army Surplus and Supply in California. There is also a good place in Atlanta...Atlanta Army Navy. Nice project! Looking forward to the photo updates! Thank you Aren! I certainly will check them out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted September 5, 2013 That's a lot of ammo pouches, you're going to have your work cut out for you. Well, actually you'll have to cut it yourself but you know what I mean. Do you have a sewing machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted September 5, 2013 That's a lot of ammo pouches, you're going to have your work cut out for you. Well, actually you'll have to cut it yourself but you know what I mean. Do you have a sewing machine? I actually just got another 5 pouch belt too >_< I have a sewing machine but I prefer to hand stitch everything Dan. I will definitely be busy for a long while with all of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McJules 396 Posted September 5, 2013 sweet!! where did you bought your thread from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted September 5, 2013 This is hand stitched? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterio 18 Posted September 5, 2013 This is hand stitched? That does not look hand stitched Dan (and you would be most knowledgeable in this area). GHR did mention the look would be like this but most likely not stitched in this way to be in line with the vintage vibe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted September 6, 2013 This is hand stitched? Yes it is Dan. I have a sewing machine here at my house but I have no clue how to use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted September 6, 2013 sweet!! where did you bought your thread from? Royalwood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) This is hand stitched? That does not look hand stitched Dan (and you would be most knowledgeable in this area). GHR did mention the look would be like this but most likely not stitched in this way to be in line with the vintage vibe. Um...it is hand stitch as are all of my straps and it's done exactly like my Ted Su, Micah and Gunny straps so how will it not fit with a vintage vibe? This pic is not a lock stitch so the thread is straighter than if it were but I can promise you it is hand sewn by me. Do I need to make a video? Lol! Edited September 6, 2013 by gottahaverolex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilch23 22 Posted September 6, 2013 Put my name down....going to be stunning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted September 6, 2013 All are stitch by hand with different widths between stitching, some have knots and then I figured out how to hide the knots at the end of the stitching so it's super clean. I'm not sure if the fact that I'm being questioned about the stitching is that I'm really good or really bad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
