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Finished my LC bag strap and buckle (pics).
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:28 am
by jones the whip
I know it's a bit trivial,
but I'm so pleased with the outcome of this strap and buckle, very SA, IMO.
The strap is just under 1 inch in width, and comfortably accommodates the buckle.
The buckle itself was found at a local saddlery, this particular type is used in equestrian competition as part of the rider's stirrup. (There are two pics - one close up view and one overview)
Cheers,
JTW.
Re: Finished my LC bag strap and buckle (pics).
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:54 pm
by Raider S
Awesome looking. I'll take two!
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:19 pm
by knibs7
I would definitely pay for one if you plan on making any more
Nibs
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:42 pm
by Bazza
Very nice....Have always liked the Roller Buckle used in LC over the square Raiders buckle.
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 3:35 pm
by maboot38
Wow, that's a great looking buckle/strap.
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:44 pm
by Jakob Emiliussen
Looks good, very SA in my opinion - good job!!
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:17 am
by jones the whip
Thanks guys,
I understand Magnoli has produced something similar which is available to buy.
www.magnoliclothiers.com
I just thought I'd have a go at making one myself after stumbling across the buckle at my local saddlery.
By the way, the full length of the strap is 60".
Cheers,
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Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:47 pm
by conceited_ape
Buckle looks spot on, though I think the strap is just a hair too wide still. You'd be looking at about 20mm for absolute SA. Nevertheless, well done!
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:40 am
by Bruce Wayne
Bazza wrote:Very nice....Have always liked the Roller Buckle used in LC over the square Raiders buckle.
same here, the raiders buckle is just square & all i can think of is "meh..."
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:18 am
by tym
Looks good! Is that a NOS Mk VII?
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:04 pm
by jones the whip
Hi,
to answer your question, the bag came from
http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/image ... AS-BAG.jpg Apparently they still have a limited stock of these.
It is an unissued MkVll, you can just see the old date stamp '43' on the inside of the flap.
Cheers,
JTW.
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:44 pm
by tym
jones the whip wrote:Hi,
to answer your question, the bag came from
http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/image ... AS-BAG.jpg Apparently they still have a limited stock of these.
It is an unissued MkVll, you can just see the old date stamp '43' on the inside of the flap.
Cheers,
JTW.
That's potentially quite a steal for US buyers (depending on the cost of carriage) given the relative weakness of the pound.
