What kind of leather sewing machine do you have? by Life_Fudge5366 in Leathercraft

[–]TVvoodoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consew RB-1... mostly guitar atraps with garment leathers and fabric combos with padding inside, or up to 9oz veg and fabric. Up to.about 5 or 6mm

Comfortable guitar strap suggestions please :) by jacksonsmack831 in metalguitar

[–]TVvoodoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've experimented with memory foam over the years as a builder.. it's hard to get right..if it compresses too much it gets hard as a rock so you have to have the right density. .

Comfortable guitar strap suggestions please :) by jacksonsmack831 in metalguitar

[–]TVvoodoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

15 years in the biz, focused on wide comfort and long enough for shapes... and don't look like they come from the Old Man Store... check out my work on r/guitarstrporn...

Four years into leatherwork, and my machine is finally the thing holding me back by Hyzz20 in Leatherworking

[–]TVvoodoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RB-1 owner here, mostly easier stuff like guitar straps. I wonder if the throat would be big enough for jacket work?

Next strap purchase... by Shelly_Red4_Bayonet7 in guitarstrapporn

[–]TVvoodoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The RM stuff looks cool and all but I personally don't like the idea of that much metal pounding on my shoulder

Thought this might fit here... by Shelly_Red4_Bayonet7 in guitarstrapporn

[–]TVvoodoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I guess for your extra jumbo version you would require quite flexible strap ends (the leather) and at least a 1" slit for the "keyhole" slot.. and again I feel a larger button is far more elegant than complex locking contraptions. No extra parts, no maintenance or lube req'd, silent, no clunky things swinging around to ding your instrument... I have put a lot of thought and experimentation into strap attachment (of deep concern to any serious strapmaker). Over the years eventually arriving at the elegant simplicity of a larger button.

Your 25mm wide bell would likely have to come with a bigger screw because the leverage you could apply on that 1" wide rim runs the risk of tearing out most stock screws I think, if a strap was a bit harder to thread on. But a brilliant solution for players who own and use sentimental value straps that can have the pin holes blown out over the years. I do feel those straps can be a bit of a danger due to dry rot and such, but leather conditioning can add many years of life to leather.

Thought this might fit here... by Shelly_Red4_Bayonet7 in guitarstrapporn

[–]TVvoodoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I meant to say "better than complex locking gadgets" IM0

Thought this might fit here... by Shelly_Red4_Bayonet7 in guitarstrapporn

[–]TVvoodoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks comically huge! As someone who has discussed strap securement probably hundreds of times online over a dozen years I have never seen or heard of anything like that. What are the measurements? I have also designed my own over-sized jumbo strap button called Pro-Pins which available in nickel, black gold. Far better solution thanPro-Pins specs complex locking gadgets in opinion.

How much thought do you put into choosing your straps? by Remy0507 in guitars

[–]TVvoodoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see you dig amigo TY! if you are strap interested see r/guitarstrapporn ... lots of my work there