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Stitchless Leather Handle Wrap
bubby:
that is a great idea Cam
hatcha:
Very nice, Cam! Thanks for the tutorial ;)
Stoker:
brilliant
Thanks Leroy
Cameroo:
Thanks guys. I was so happy it worked out I just had to share it!
--- Quote from: heartrnurse on April 22, 2013, 02:06:32 am ---Very cool!! Is there any difference in determining the size since the leather interlocks? Great job in ingenuity!
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There are several variables that you have to take into account, including the size of the holes that you punch, the thickness of the leather you are using, and how much of a "tab" you leave underneath the joint. You could figure the size out by trial and error, or if you are an engineer you could do some complicated math, but this is how I figured it out. I had a couple scrap pieces that I had used to test the idea. I "zipped" them up, taped them tightly around where the grip would end up being, and then unzipped the leather from the front. Then it was just a matter of measuring to get the correct width. As far as the length, just match it to your handle.
JW_Halverson:
I was really liking the while design until I realized what a shoddy workman I am when it comes to exact measurements. Then I was depressed realizing yet another wonderful handle wrap would be impossible for me to acheive.
But then you pulled it from the ashes! Yes! I definiteluy have to try this grip some time. It would lend itself to tooling in some celtic or viking designs, wouldn't it?
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