Thank you. Great video. I’m thinking of making a strap for a friend as a gift. I like this design. Simple and functional. Lots of room for personalization.
@@bransonsgeneralstore My. Brother plays guitar/bass and something like this will be the perfect gift. Again, excellent video. Keep them coming please.
Mostly depends on the cost of the leather you are using. Really only takes a couple of square feet. A double shoulder that you could cut maybe 5 of these from is currently about $100-$110. So I would say $25 each or so. Stain and finish adds some cost, but a bottle of stain goes a long way.
What do you call the tool you used to punch those oblong holes down the back of the strap where you can adjust the strap, and what size is the punch? I’m new to leather carving and still practicing carving designs and letters on scrap leather for now until I feel ready to try a guitar strap.
That tool is just called an oblong punch or a bag punch by older leather crafters. That one is 1 inch long. You can also just punch two holes and cut the leather out between them, but the right tool makes the job quicker and easier.
That is an old Craftaid from Tandy. They don't sell it anymore. If you search for "Craftaid 2707" you might be able to find someone selling one on eBay or Etsy. There also is, or was, an Old English 1 3/4 letters Craftaid.
If I remember correctly I used a craftaid from Tandy for those letters. It is an older one I don't know if it is still available. You can also just print out letters in a font you like and trace them with tracing film then transfer them to the leather with a stylus point.
It's called a bag punch or an oblong punch. I was using a 1inch one for these straps. You should be able to order one from any leather craft suppliers like Tandy, Weaver, or Springfield Leather company. You should also be able to find them through Amazon. I have seen a wide range of quality on bag punches so I suggest being wary of the cheaper economy ones. Some of those just don't work. You can also punch two holes with a regular hole punch and cut the leather out between them.
It is a straight chisel for wood carving. There are special punches for button stud holes, but they are pricey and only available in a couple of sizes. Easier to use the punches I already have and a wood chisel. Larger wood chisels can also be useful for cutting the oblong holes for the strap to go through if you don't have a bag punch. Punch two holes with a round punch and then two hits on a one inch wood chisel will cut the leather out between them.
It is a Craftaid from Tandy leather. I am not sure if that particular one is still available or not. Springfield leather company also sells their own version of Craftaid called CarveRites.
Tandy still makes two other Craftaid letter stencils. Not the exact same one in the video but the two available are nice. One is lettering at 1.75” and the other is 1” lettering.
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Thank you. Great video. I’m thinking of making a strap for a friend as a gift. I like this design. Simple and functional. Lots of room for personalization.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! This was exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@@bransonsgeneralstore My. Brother plays guitar/bass and something like this will be the perfect gift. Again, excellent video. Keep them coming please.
Hello. Just wanted to double check. The leather used in the video is 6oz?
@@milom.2057 6-7oz should be a good thickness for a guitar strap.
Thanks for the quick reply. I’ve a double shoulder that is 5-6oz. In your opinion, this ok or too thin?
I like it! Great video
Thanks!
You make it look so easy. Great job
Thanks for watching!
I have injoy watching the video what size pin punch shutdown I use
Great video. What would you say your total cost to make one would be? Assuming you have all the tools already? Thanks!
Mostly depends on the cost of the leather you are using. Really only takes a couple of square feet. A double shoulder that you could cut maybe 5 of these from is currently about $100-$110. So I would say $25 each or so. Stain and finish adds some cost, but a bottle of stain goes a long way.
Looks great! Color is awesome.. ✌🏻
Thank you!
Hey man, did you list the measurements or do you mind listing the measurements for the pieces needed (length) thank you sir!
Main part of the strap was 40" long and 2 1/2 or 3" wide. The smaller adjustment straps are about 16" long.
What do you call the tool you used to punch those oblong holes down the back of the strap where you can adjust the strap, and what size is the punch? I’m new to leather carving and still practicing carving designs and letters on scrap leather for now until I feel ready to try a guitar strap.
That tool is just called an oblong punch or a bag punch by older leather crafters. That one is 1 inch long. You can also just punch two holes and cut the leather out between them, but the right tool makes the job quicker and easier.
Great video do you have a link for the larger alphabet stencil I can't find any large lettering stencils anywhere
That is an old Craftaid from Tandy. They don't sell it anymore. If you search for "Craftaid 2707" you might be able to find someone selling one on eBay or Etsy. There also is, or was, an Old English 1 3/4 letters Craftaid.
Nice job...
Thank you!
Hi there, where did you get the letter set from? I'd like to make my own guitar strap. Thanks.
If I remember correctly I used a craftaid from Tandy for those letters. It is an older one I don't know if it is still available. You can also just print out letters in a font you like and trace them with tracing film then transfer them to the leather with a stylus point.
Hi! What's the name of the tool used to cut the oblong slots in the strap and where do I get one? Also, how wide of a punch did you use? Thanks!
It's called a bag punch or an oblong punch. I was using a 1inch one for these straps. You should be able to order one from any leather craft suppliers like Tandy, Weaver, or Springfield Leather company. You should also be able to find them through Amazon. I have seen a wide range of quality on bag punches so I suggest being wary of the cheaper economy ones. Some of those just don't work. You can also punch two holes with a regular hole punch and cut the leather out between them.
@@bransonsgeneralstore perfect, thank you!
Great video! I saw the long piece is about 40 in long. How long is the smaller skinny piece? 🤔
About 16 inches will work for most straps. For the big guys you can make things longer.
Where do you purchase your leather?
For something I will be carving I generally purchase Hermann oak from Springfield Leather company.
What is the name of the tool you used to punch the slit for the button hole? I like the way you did that.
It is a straight chisel for wood carving. There are special punches for button stud holes, but they are pricey and only available in a couple of sizes. Easier to use the punches I already have and a wood chisel. Larger wood chisels can also be useful for cutting the oblong holes for the strap to go through if you don't have a bag punch. Punch two holes with a round punch and then two hits on a one inch wood chisel will cut the leather out between them.
@@bransonsgeneralstore Great idea. Thank you for sharing!
Great video. Could I ask where you got the letter stencils? They worked out well.
It is a Craftaid from Tandy leather. I am not sure if that particular one is still available or not. Springfield leather company also sells their own version of Craftaid called CarveRites.
@@bransonsgeneralstore thanks
You're welcome!
Where did you get your letter stencils?
It's an old Craftaid template from Tandy. I don't know if they still sell that one.
Tandy still makes two other Craftaid letter stencils. Not the exact same one in the video but the two available are nice. One is lettering at 1.75” and the other is 1” lettering.
Nice!
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