MoT's WDF

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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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.

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.

Thanks. I certainly will!


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Yeah, what he said! Wow.

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. ...

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.

These look like a great start...I can’t wait to see what you do next! Thank you for sharing.

I'm impressed. When my work slows down I want to try my hand at the same thing, when I find a leather source.

Those look great!

If you ever need beta testers for longer lengths...

BostonCharlie wrote:

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. ...

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.

Ha. I was happy to oblige.

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.

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.

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.


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Edge finishing is getting better.


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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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