Need longer straps/belt-blanks

[Sean Powell]

Hello,

I'm working on a pair of ecrance shields and they require guige straps. I went to start figuring out the bolt placement and strap length and realized that the leather I intended to use (actually too thick for the job) is not long enough for me to get a guige strap out of. No biggie I went over to the Tandy web page to order 2 belt blanks but I'm not a gold or elite club member so the mark-up plus the shipping cost is prohibitive.

I have a 'done for Pennsic' objective so now time is of the essence. I need a source for 3 unstained leather straps ~1" wide and ~72" long in about 8oz... and I need them quick... and would prefer to buy from a scadian but will buy from an online source if they come well recomended.

If this doesn't work there is a tack and harness shop not too far away that I might try but it adds a good half hour to my commute home. Anyone got belt blanks to sell?

Sean

[Eamonn]

Have you tried Real Leather People? (www.realleatherpeople.com)

Their adult size belts are 72" long. Not sure if they'd sell you the blanks un-dyed or not but it wouldn't hurt to look into it. I have shop and cell numbers, if you're interested I'll shoot you a PM.

Eamonn

[Sean Powell]

Eamonn,

No I hadn't. I'll give them a call tomorrow.
They seem familiar, do they sell at Pennsic? It wasn't listed on their event page.

Anyone know what day Merchants open at pennsic? I'm headed out land-grab weekend. If there were open I could grab some belts and come home to finish the shields before Warriors of History on Sunday.

Sean

[VikingLeather]

I can do you 3 straps 1 inch wide by 72" long in natural, 7/8 ounce for $25 plus shipping. Can ship out the same day if you pay early enough. Give me your zip and I can figure a shipping charge for you. Also will need an email addy for a paypal invoice. Thanks


Frank
Viking Leathercrafts

[Eamonn]

Yes they sell at Pennsic. I bought a few belts from them at War a couple years ago.

[Zohar]

Merchants can be up and running as early as Aug. 2nd.

[Thomas MacFinn]

http://www.zackwhite.com/home.php?cat=296

[Angusm0628]

Sean,
You should have ton of Amish Tack/Harness shops down that way. Do what I do go in and get a strap cut to what you need. Cheap easy and you can inspect the leather before they cut it.