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    Source of replacement leather straps/handles?

    Hi, all -

    I know I've seen this here before, but I'll be dipped if I can find it: I'm looking for a replacement leather strap handle (similar to this on eBay) for a project camera. The eBay one'd work, but $24 shipped for a simple strap seems a bit steep (maybe not - if I'm out of line, lemme know). I know specific suppliers of luggage straps have been linked here; anyone able to remind me of some of them?

    Thanks,
    Scott

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    Re: Source of replacement leather straps/handles?

    When I needed one, I cut the shape out of an old leather belt. Did the job and was cheaper.

    The local key cutters has an industrial strength Singer, for sewing through leather. Check if you have a local cobbler who could run a line of stitching round the cut shape if you need it.

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    Re: Source of replacement leather straps/handles?

    For our non-superexpert english reading friends with small dictionaries:

    "Cobbler - one who cobbles or MENDS shoes"

    These are a dying (dead?) race.

    For very thick leather an awl (like a screwdriver - but pointed with a slight cutting thread) may be more useful than inexpert sewing machine use.

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    Re: Source of replacement leather straps/handles?

    Try a local saddle maker

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    Re: Source of replacement leather straps/handles?

    Local saddle makers are bit thin on the ground where I live too!
    I found discarded belts (local charity shop?) to have just the right "bearing" strength. The male kind of belts (not Gucci), that is.

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    Re: Source of replacement leather straps/handles?

    Quote Originally Posted by Steven Tribe View Post
    "Cobbler - one who cobbles or MENDS shoes"

    These are a dying (dead?) race.
    In my area they are certainly less plentiful than before, and often less skilled, but not dead yet.

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    Re: Source of replacement leather straps/handles?

    Rockler Woodworking carries leather strap handles for about $10.

    http://www.rockler.com/

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    Re: Source of replacement leather straps/handles?

    That's not a bad price. I had a local cobbler make a new strap for my speed graphic, I wanted something a little nicer than an old used belt.

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    Re: Source of replacement leather straps/handles?

    Quote Originally Posted by jp498 View Post
    That's not a bad price. I had a local cobbler make a new strap for my speed graphic, I wanted something a little nicer than an old used belt.
    How much did your cobbler charge? I have some saddlery/leather stores in my area and I'm going to have a new handle made for my Pacemaker Speed.

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    Re: Source of replacement leather straps/handles?

    We've got equine (horse related) leather workers over here (and a few cobblers left as well). Most will sell you bits of leather that you can shape yourself using strong sissors or "tin snips" (scissor like tools that are really designed to cut tin plate or thin sheet metal). Cordwainers is another term from the past. If you want/need stitching done I would suggest a saddler.
    Pete.

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