Custom Leather Sporran Strap

**Freelander Sporrano** · 18th August 05, 02:59 AM

It's nice to hear of others having a go.

When we make straps We use an adjustable strap cutter they aren't that expensive the one we use is American.
To finish the edge the simplest way is to soak a cloth in some hot water (Hottest you can hold)holding the strap tightly draw it though the cloth several times. It gives a good polished finish to the edge. We don't use dyes on the edges.
Great results you got too by the look of it

**cavscout** · 18th August 05, 05:49 AM

Hey! that's a great tip Freelander. I like it when you can get great results without fancy tools. Can you tell me which strap cutter you use?

Phil, a weave strap was my initial plan but opted for the simpler plan strap. WHEN you get it done post the pics. I'd like to see how you resolved the issues.

**Doc Hudson** · 19th August 05, 02:44 AM

Here is the strap cutter I use, it is from Tandy Leather:

Craftool Strap Cutter #3080-00

Ret. 19.99 ea...Save 25%. Sale ends 8/31/2005.
Works great at cutting all different weights of leather. Can easily adjust to cut 1/8" to 4" strips. Handy cross bars add support. Includes two blades. (Additional replacement blades #308100.)

The Leather Factory sells this same cutter for $14.99. Odd since Tandy is now owned by TLF, go figure

Both Tandy and The Leather Factory also sells an all metal strap cutter of the same design for $79.99.