Anyone making watch straps?

[spandit]

The last leather one I bought has just worn out. Frankly, the "genuine leather" was so thin I'm surprised it lasted this long

 

[Mesquite]

I've made 2 for mine,

The first was a learning piece and the second is currently in use

 

[spandit]

I should just make one really, I have the means, just not the leather...

 

[lou1661]

Topknot made one for me, and it was a cracking bit of work.

Louis

 

[Mesquite]

I should just make one really, I have the means, just not the leather...

I made mine from goatskin and it seems to be holding up nicely

 

[Angry Pirate]

At the risk of blaspheming, have you thought about weaving a paracord one? Mine's lasted years of abuse and the faster clip makes it a doddle to remove when you're covered in cack!

 

[John Fenna]

I use Velcro on soft hide - I have yet to wear one out!

 

[spandit]

Don't want a paracord one, but thanks for suggestion. Don't really want Velcro either. Just need to get hold of some suitable leather

 

[Toadflax]

Here's one I made earlier...

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123572&p=1541273#post1541273

Please drop me a PM if you are interested. I might even be able to put one of my new stamps somewhere on it!.


Geoff

 

[spandit]

Funnily enough, it's for an Eco-Drive... I think I'll have a dig around and see what leather I have lying about first...

 

[Mafro]

I have a watch with a leather strap, I had to stop wearing it not because the strap wore out but because it stank to high heaven. It was like the hit you get when you open a really strong bag of salt and vinegar crisps. It truly was awful.

Is this because I am a particularly grimy individual or is there something that could be done to stop the honk?

 

[John Fenna]

Wash it....

 

[spandit]

Hmmm... I've just won a massive amount of leather on eBay... Anybody need some?

 

[spandit]

Well, I've fixed it quite nearly with duct tape for now, it's probably stronger than before!

 

[Mafro]

Wash it....

Oh believe me when I say I have mate, it's awful.

I think part of the reason is that I never used to take it off when I bathed my son each night so it would get wet and then dry out on my wrist. I can't wear it now though as it honks so bad!

 

[Toddy]

That's sweat and kept damp, not just washing and drying. My work watch strap stank like that. It was worn inside the wrist of my glove and I did six weeks in blazing sunshine one summer, digging/geophys on an enormous double henge on an exposed site.

Nothing I could do got the smell out either.
Get rid of the strap, buy and fit metal or plastic (the sweating is worse, but there's no stink after you take a nail brush and some Fairy to it).
The fabric and velcro Animal straps end up stinking too.
Paracord is a misery; it catches hold of dirt, dust, sweat, salt, it stays dampish and it chafes.

What do folks who work in the jungle type environments use ?

That's a very trim looking strap Toadflax matches the watch really well.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Macaroon]

http://www.watchstrapstore.co.uk/ep...283/Products/NatoN.02/SubProducts/NatoN.02.24

I used to work in extreme temperatures, and perspire a lot under nomex clothing and leather gloves; these were the only straps that performed at all well. Just a rinse through now and then with mild soap, dry enough to wear in a few minutes, and because they thread through the back of the watch very easy to remove and re-fit without messing with pins.

Those who require sartorial elegance look elsewhere

 

[Toddy]

That looks like the beesknees Mac

M