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| Posted: Tue Feb 8th, 2011 01:49 pm |
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hoppes-no9 3T WIS
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Hi all, Here'e some straps I just finished -- nothing like stitching leather while watching the Packers! -Dan    
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| Posted: Tue Feb 8th, 2011 03:11 pm |
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zuzek 3T WIS 
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very nice!
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| Posted: Thu Feb 10th, 2011 09:22 am |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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You strapmakers.....you make it look so easy. I wouldn't even dare to make my own straps.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 15th, 2011 01:48 am |
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hoppes-no9 3T WIS
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New straps 2/14/11: Made this one for myself. I waxed the edges instead of edge-coating them black; I think it works well with the lighter leather on this particular strap. This leather has a nice oily wrinkled texture that doesn't really come through in the pics too well.   The soon-to-be new owner of this strap wanted something light taupe color. I had a tough time finding leather this light that was suitable for a watchstrap, but eventually was able to track some down. (Hope he likes it -- fingers crossed!)  Last edited on Tue Feb 15th, 2011 01:52 am by hoppes-no9 |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 15th, 2011 03:00 am |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 15th, 2011 10:29 am |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Dan makes a sweet strap!....here's one he made me in 22mm for the Vortex...oiled leather in a marble grain that is super soft. Attachment: 005.JPG (Downloaded 211 times)
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| Posted: Tue Feb 15th, 2011 11:36 am |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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I like the taupe version the best. It's not a common color and it's executed superbly. Kudos! hoppes-no9 wrote: New straps 2/14/11: 
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| Posted: Tue Feb 15th, 2011 12:38 pm |
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hoppes-no9 3T WIS
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bigrustypig wrote: I like the taupe version the best. It's not a common color and it's executed superbly. Kudos! Thanks. I discovered while making that one that black edge-coat is a PITA to do with light leathers -- especially ones with a little nap/fuzz to them. I had to chuck half of that strap in the garbage and start over when I slipped with the Q-tip and smeared edge coat on the face of the strap. With oiled leathers it just wipes off, but not in this case... But it's all a learning experience, and fun!
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| Posted: Wed Feb 16th, 2011 09:26 am |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Black edge on light leather, IMHO, is simply the way to go. I think it also keeps some of the natural oils sealed in giving the strap extra life and suppleness. I've seen a taupe strap with a red orange edge and it look cool. Your straps are well-made!
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| Posted: Tue Feb 22nd, 2011 12:41 am |
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hoppes-no9 3T WIS
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Here are a few more from this past weekend, headed to their new owners.  
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| Posted: Wed Feb 23rd, 2011 01:13 am |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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I enjoyed the 1st strap Dan made me in 22mm on the Vortex that I had him do another just like it in 24mm and put it on the Shark Diver....very soft oiled leather with a vintage look...great buckles also.. Attachment: 017.JPG (Downloaded 168 times)
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| Posted: Wed Feb 23rd, 2011 01:15 am |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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and a nice 22mm for my Marine Diver too... Attachment: 023.JPG (Downloaded 167 times)
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