Making a simple leather guitar strap

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Жыл бұрын

Making a couple of guitar straps. These are a simple leather project. No glue and no stitching necessary.
I am always working on building something and try to average a KZfaq video once a week. Most often leather work, but I have also posted videos on black smithing, knife making, casting, and even how I make soap. Be sure to Subscribe if you are interested in any of these topics, or just making things in general.
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Пікірлер: 41

@GreatJim54 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@milom.2057 Ай бұрын

Excellent video! This was exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks!

@bransonsgeneralstore Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@milom.2057 Ай бұрын

@@bransonsgeneralstore My. Brother plays guitar/bass and something like this will be the perfect gift. Again, excellent video. Keep them coming please.

@milom.2057 Ай бұрын

Hello. Just wanted to double check. The leather used in the video is 6oz?

@bransonsgeneralstore Ай бұрын

@@milom.2057 6-7oz should be a good thickness for a guitar strap.

@milom.2057 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the quick reply. I’ve a double shoulder that is 5-6oz. In your opinion, this ok or too thin?

@alanallcock9718 Жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy. Great job

@bransonsgeneralstore Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@markb3129 Жыл бұрын

Looks great! Color is awesome.. ✌🏻

@bransonsgeneralstore Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kevinsporre8711 5 ай бұрын

I like it! Great video

@bransonsgeneralstore 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@kcg3927 Жыл бұрын

Nice job...

@bransonsgeneralstore Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johntyson9102 Жыл бұрын

I have injoy watching the video what size pin punch shutdown I use

@MsCellobass 7 ай бұрын

Nice!

@neesbushcraft Жыл бұрын

Great video! I saw the long piece is about 40 in long. How long is the smaller skinny piece? 🤔

@bransonsgeneralstore Жыл бұрын

About 16 inches will work for most straps. For the big guys you can make things longer.

@mikepower4113 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Could I ask where you got the letter stencils? They worked out well.

@bransonsgeneralstore Жыл бұрын

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.

@mikepower4113 Жыл бұрын

@@bransonsgeneralstore thanks

@bransonsgeneralstore Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@darrenswan728 9 ай бұрын

Great video do you have a link for the larger alphabet stencil I can't find any large lettering stencils anywhere

@bransonsgeneralstore 9 ай бұрын

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.

@jasonhughes3568 Жыл бұрын

What is the name of the tool you used to punch the slit for the button hole? I like the way you did that.

@bransonsgeneralstore Жыл бұрын

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.

@jasonhughes3568 Жыл бұрын

@@bransonsgeneralstore Great idea. Thank you for sharing!

@rachelsveen453 7 ай бұрын

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!

@bransonsgeneralstore 7 ай бұрын

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.

@rachelsveen453 7 ай бұрын

@@bransonsgeneralstore perfect, thank you!

@codyduval8961 17 күн бұрын

Where do you purchase your leather?

@bransonsgeneralstore 17 күн бұрын

For something I will be carving I generally purchase Hermann oak from Springfield Leather company.

@davecosta5254 10 ай бұрын

Where did you get your letter stencils?

@bransonsgeneralstore 10 ай бұрын

It's an old Craftaid template from Tandy. I don't know if they still sell that one.

@milom.2057 Ай бұрын

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.