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Amateur Strap Making Progress
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Amateur Strap Making Progress
After mentioning that I used the latest eBay coupon to grab strap hardware, I was instructed to post here. Here are some of the straps I’ve made. I’m really still learning and I seem to manage to botch some detail or other on every strap I make. But I keep making more!
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Edge finishing on the curry suede might not work well. I also tried a slightly different stitching technique, and it shows. Shark skin will be the next I finish.
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Edge finishing on the curry suede might not work well. I also tried a slightly different stitching technique, and it shows. Shark skin will be the next I finish.
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Re: Amateur Strap Making Progress
Between the straps and the mods, you've got some pretty damn good DIY credentials here. Well done! Thanks for posting and keep updating this thread if you make more.
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Re: Amateur Strap Making Progress
Thanks. I certainly will!yinzburgher wrote:Between the straps and the mods, you've got some pretty damn good DIY credentials here. Well done! Thanks for posting and keep updating this thread if you make more.
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Yeah, what he said! Wow.
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Re: Amateur Strap Making Progress
Sorry if my request sounded dictatorial -- I just wanted to hear more about what you're doing with straps. I've been getting more into straps myself.tennesseean_87 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:13 pm After mentioning that I used the latest eBay coupon to grab strap hardware, I was instructed to post here. ...
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These look like a great start...I can’t wait to see what you do next! Thank you for sharing.
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I'm impressed. When my work slows down I want to try my hand at the same thing, when I find a leather source.
Just my $0.02 USD as always.
Re: Amateur Strap Making Progress
Those look great!
If you ever need beta testers for longer lengths...
If you ever need beta testers for longer lengths...
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Re: Amateur Strap Making Progress
Ha. I was happy to oblige.BostonCharlie wrote:Sorry if my request sounded dictatorial -- I just wanted to hear more about what you're doing with straps. I've been getting more into straps myself.tennesseean_87 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:13 pm After mentioning that I used the latest eBay coupon to grab strap hardware, I was instructed to post here. ...
I hope to some day get good enough to recoup some of the material/tool costs.
I appreciate any constructive feedback, no matter how harsh. For instance, the white lizard strap is just ugly.
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Shark skin done. Making progress in some areas, but nowhere near perfect.
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Is the white stitching a preference or just what you have in supply?
I know I tend to prefer matching stitch colors where possible, unless I'm looking for a contrast color that compliments something on the watch itself.
I know I tend to prefer matching stitch colors where possible, unless I'm looking for a contrast color that compliments something on the watch itself.
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Preference. I like the contrast. I also have black, brown, and blue. I plan on matching for more formal straps, like black thread on black lizard.TheJohnP wrote:Is the white stitching a preference or just what you have in supply?
I know I tend to prefer matching stitch colors where possible, unless I'm looking for a contrast color that compliments something on the watch itself.
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Edge finishing is getting better.
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Edge finishing is getting better.
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Re: Amateur Strap Making Progress
More improvement, but still a lot more needed.
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This was fun. I’m pretty addicted to this hobby now.
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