Reply With QuoteLooks nice.
I like the simplicity of the single stitch.
Hello everybody!
I know that this probably belongs to the strap section of this forum. But since I'm not showing something I've bought but MADE I thought it would be more sensible to put it on here. Maybe it inspires one or two other forumers to try something similar.
It was much easier than I expected...it took me 3 attempts to make a perfect one. Once you've got everything set up you can make a strap in approx. 1.5 hours. And baove all it's really fun!
Here are some specs:
- Seal brown 22mm leather NATO strap made from Horween spray finished horsehide. This is on the upper edge of garment grade leather, it's 1.4 mm in thickness
- Fittings were taken from an old and worn out black Timefactors Nato strap, so it's quality stainless steel. I've also brushed the hardware to a uniform finish
- Buckle and keepers are secured by a single needle whip stitch. Thread is waxed bonded polyester
What you need:
- Some scrap leather...40 cms for a 3 ring type NATO, chrome tanned leather is a little more flexible and you can give the strap a gentle hand wash from time to time without risking to wash out the tannage
- Punch pliers
- Metal ruler
- A really sharp blade or stanley knife...you want the edges to super clean and not fuzzy. Make sure the blade isn't too wobly and flexible otherwise you won't be able to cut a 100% straight line
- Quality thread...button hole yarn has the correct gauge
- Super glue to seal all seams...a tiny drop will do the job
Good luck!
Looks nice.
I like the simplicity of the single stitch.
Nice work!
Can you explain exactly what you used the super glue for?
Class!
Nice work Sir! :)
The super glue is used to seal the end of the thread of each whip stitch. You can also use a lighter to burn the excess off but I prefer to cut the thread and pull the loose end back into the stitch hole. After that it is sealed with a tiny drop methacrylate (super glue). This works much better and looks super clean.
Ah I see - thanks for the info. Might have a go at this myself...
Thats great. Will deffo have a try - might not be such a disaster!
built not bought is a very satisfying concept..
That looks excellent, and a good re-use of hardware. Thanks for posting.
Paul
Great work, well done Sir!
F.T.F.A.
out of interest, where did you get the leather from?
My local cobbler got it from one of his wholesalers.
A good place to source smaller amounts of horsehide, shell cordovan and general stuff from Horween is Maverick Leathers in the US. They will also supply private individuals.
Many thanks Jan.
I dread to think what lopsided monster I'll make, but still worth a go!
Nice work, I have a Fluco Shell Cordovan NATO which is very nice and comfy.
Very nice Alpina SeaStrong too. A very under-the-radar Lemania chronograph. Is it a 1340/1? I assume so from the chrono-minute hand shape and lack of day.
Dave
Thanks for the comments so far guys! Yes, the Alpina chrono is powered by an extensively rebuilt 1340. It is the watch my father used to wear until he shattered the crystal and never had it repaired.
The whole story of the restoration can be found here...
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...pics-and-words!
Fluco make a nice shell NATO ... I had considered one of those myself. Maybe I will try to make a sheel strap in te not tooo distant future.
Looks great!
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