Remember if you buy a Walsall strap & straplocks when ordering a guitar - we will fit the straplocks to your guitar and connect the strap to the straplocks all free of charge for you - along with the setup which of course is free too.
Kind of wish I'd seen this before embarking on making my own....they look like very good quality straps with great care and attention to put them together..
When a town's football club has a nickname derived from what was once and sometimes still is produced there, you can't usually go far wrong. Northampton Town - The Cobblers, Luton Town - The Hatters, Stoke City - The Potters, Walsall - The Saddlers, these chaps have leatherworking skills going back a long, long time.
Wow! Thanks Richard for posting this. What a pleasure to watch such skilled hands making these gorgeous straps. The way they use that curved knife is awesome, and such precision with everything. Of course, as with all true craftsmen they make it look easy (ish), but you can just tell how many years of knowledge goes into producing these. Ridiculously cheap for something that wonderful, handmade, and that will last forever too. Thanks again for filming this and showing us. 👍
Richard; Excellent Craftsmanship! Great job, and you left no stone unturned. I am a Machine Shop Owner. And the Master Machinist. Plus, a Welder, Diver Commercial Fisherman, Cab-Driver, Logger, Chef and Dish-washer... I am The Big Boss. The one that signs the paychecks, and un-stops the toilets... I admire Craftsmanship above all. One Question: That sewing machine is awesome. I kind'a wished you had sewn in white so I could better see the pattern, but which model is it? I have a Singer, 7-33 Old as Moses, straight stitch rig. But I think I could just about sew steel plate with it. And I just dove in and bought every leatherworking tool known to man. Less than a grand... As the owner of a collection of good to high-end and custom Guitars ( I am building one of Stabilized Buckeye Burl, presently ) I just can't stand the thought of hanging a $10,000.00 guitar, all frilled out, on a junk strap. So, I am now tooled up and gonna' do something outstanding. And, I am doing my homework. You just taught me about a hundred tricks. Guys like me shouldn't be allowed to watch videos' like yours, as we steal every trick we see. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques and methods. You have already simplified the molehill I was making into a mountain, and yet you laid down further challenges for me. At 63, I'll never compare to you, I just don't have the lifespan. But, you sure knocked a lot of rough edges off of me. My many thanks, and highest respect! Mark 🙂
Walsall always was and still is famous for saddlery and leathergoods and I went to school just down the road in Wednesbury. One of our school’s prize exhibits was a hand-forged candle chandelier made by the great, great grandson of Wyatt Earp. With Walsall famous for saddlery and Wednesbury famous for hand forged rifle barrels and gunlocks you can see why those Blackcountry boys headed off to the Wild West to seek excitement, fame and fortune! Let’s hope some of our guitar picking friends across the pond seek out a bit of our joint heritage.
Awesome video! Question: is there anything else added to the edges to keep the calf leather and bridle leather from separating over time (the thin area outside the stitch line)? Also, do you use anything like resolene to keep the dye from bleeding? Thanks for posting this!
Hi. That was obviously a mistake but I am glad I found the comment on here. If I knew where you were ordering from I could at least look into it for you but as this post was 2 months ago I probably cant help - but will try and pick apart the checkout to see if I can find a problem with random testiing. You wont find them in a shop somewhere because I have them made especially for me. Its my brand - but of course you will find leather straps. Would love to help you if you ever need another.
@@RichardsGuitarshop from the link provided above. for international shipping to California, USA the website is quoting. Subtotal $128.00 Shipping $194.00 Total USD $322.00 Cheers.
Thank you for letting me know. I have no idea whats going on there and I am really grateful for you highlighting the issue. If you want one I am sure we can deliver a leather strap to you for around $30
Hi there. £89 and you can either order them from the Walsall website or ours at rguitars.co.uk. Indeed £89 is ridiculously cheap. If you put some designer brand name on these they would be 3 times the price but the reality is you won't find a better strap.
@@Wildman9 The combination of bridle leather (doesn't get any stronger!) combined with memory foam middle topped with the softest calf leather ensures they are super strong - will last a lifetime - but are also incredibly comfortable.
The effortless skill of a master craftsman, makes me think that's easy, I can do that. Then you try, fail and buy one instead because it's really bloody hard.
Hi Richard - LOL! - This time I expect they objected to the way you didn't say anything! ;) These do look great straps. I'm planning on purchasing a guitar from you soon, so I'll definitely consider adding one of these to the order.
@@RichardsGuitarshop hi I looked at there website for your straps but I think there must have been something wrong with there site I could not find them. Once you commented this morning I checked again and they were on the site but to late I have now bought a different make sorry I would have definitely bought one of yours
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Remember if you buy a Walsall strap & straplocks when ordering a guitar - we will fit the straplocks to your guitar and connect the strap to the straplocks all free of charge for you - along with the setup which of course is free too.
Kind of wish I'd seen this before embarking on making my own....they look like very good quality straps with great care and attention to put them together..
When a town's football club has a nickname derived from what was once and sometimes still is produced there, you can't usually go far wrong. Northampton Town - The Cobblers, Luton Town - The Hatters, Stoke City - The Potters, Walsall - The Saddlers, these chaps have leatherworking skills going back a long, long time.
Wow! Thanks Richard for posting this. What a pleasure to watch such skilled hands making these gorgeous straps. The way they use that curved knife is awesome, and such precision with everything. Of course, as with all true craftsmen they make it look easy (ish), but you can just tell how many years of knowledge goes into producing these. Ridiculously cheap for something that wonderful, handmade, and that will last forever too.
Thanks again for filming this and showing us. 👍
I bought one of yours and LOVE IT!
Absolutely beautiful, can't wait for mine to come with my Classic T, deep joy
Watched this from a link on Richards guitars. Nice to see. Thanks
Richard;
Excellent Craftsmanship!
Great job, and you left no stone unturned.
I am a Machine Shop Owner. And the Master Machinist.
Plus, a Welder, Diver Commercial Fisherman, Cab-Driver, Logger, Chef and Dish-washer...
I am The Big Boss. The one that signs the paychecks, and un-stops the toilets...
I admire Craftsmanship above all.
One Question:
That sewing machine is awesome. I kind'a wished you had sewn in white so I could better see the pattern, but which model is it?
I have a Singer, 7-33
Old as Moses, straight stitch rig.
But I think I could just about sew steel plate with it.
And I just dove in and bought every leatherworking tool known to man.
Less than a grand...
As the owner of a collection of good to high-end and custom Guitars ( I am building one of Stabilized Buckeye Burl, presently )
I just can't stand the thought of hanging a $10,000.00 guitar, all frilled out, on a junk strap.
So, I am now tooled up and gonna' do something outstanding.
And, I am doing my homework.
You just taught me about a hundred tricks.
Guys like me shouldn't be allowed to watch videos'
like yours, as we steal every trick we see.
Thank you so much for sharing your techniques and methods. You have already simplified the molehill I was making into a mountain, and yet you laid down further challenges for me.
At 63, I'll never compare to you, I just don't have the lifespan.
But, you sure knocked a lot of rough edges off of me.
My many thanks, and highest respect!
Mark
🙂
Walsall is definitely the place for leather making expertise. Fascinating...thanks!
I need a custom purse strap made to this quality, absolutely beautiful i cannot find anyone local here in south FL who does leatherworm
Walsall always was and still is famous for saddlery and leathergoods and I went to school just down the road in Wednesbury. One of our school’s prize exhibits was a hand-forged candle chandelier made by the great, great grandson of Wyatt Earp. With Walsall famous for saddlery and Wednesbury famous for hand forged rifle barrels and gunlocks you can see why those Blackcountry boys headed off to the Wild West to seek excitement, fame and fortune! Let’s hope some of our guitar picking friends across the pond seek out a bit of our joint heritage.
Good morning and greetings from Latin America. Could you help me with a pattern for the strap? Please if I had it in PDF. thank you.
Awesome video! Question: is there anything else added to the edges to keep the calf leather and bridle leather from separating over time (the thin area outside the stitch line)? Also, do you use anything like resolene to keep the dye from bleeding?
Thanks for posting this!
Absolutely amazing to see a craftsman at work...
Well done...
I was wondering if you could make me a Santa Claus belt, with massive buckle...
What tool at 3:40 is used to shape the foam layer?
Styrofoam shaver
Whats the coating on the table.
Had one ready to buy until I saw shipping was more than the strap. Hopefully I'll find one in a shop somewhere.
Hi. That was obviously a mistake but I am glad I found the comment on here. If I knew where you were ordering from I could at least look into it for you but as this post was 2 months ago I probably cant help - but will try and pick apart the checkout to see if I can find a problem with random testiing. You wont find them in a shop somewhere because I have them made especially for me. Its my brand - but of course you will find leather straps. Would love to help you if you ever need another.
@@RichardsGuitarshop from the link provided above. for international shipping to California, USA the website is quoting.
Subtotal $128.00
Shipping $194.00
Total USD $322.00
Cheers.
Thank you for letting me know. I have no idea whats going on there and I am really grateful for you highlighting the issue. If you want one I am sure we can deliver a leather strap to you for around $30
How thick is each layer of Leather?
no straps on your website for sale
Very nice
Hmm ... I quite fancy the blue.
If you are ordering a custom strap why would you not order a custom length?? No need for adjustment notches a much cleaner look....
At £100 a go not everyone wants that restriction but it’s perfectly possible yes
Great looking straps,are they expensive? Do they ship to the states?🎸👍😎 $£87,not to bad for a nice strap.
Hi there. £89 and you can either order them from the Walsall website or ours at rguitars.co.uk. Indeed £89 is ridiculously cheap. If you put some designer brand name on these they would be 3 times the price but the reality is you won't find a better strap.
@@RichardsGuitarshop They looked so well made .I bet their comfortable too.👍😎🎸✌
@@Wildman9 The combination of bridle leather (doesn't get any stronger!) combined with memory foam middle topped with the softest calf leather ensures they are super strong - will last a lifetime - but are also incredibly comfortable.
Good stuff buddy.Ill show it too the wife,for a hint.hahaha🎄🎁Merry Christmas to all.
Drop the music!!!,
The effortless skill of a master craftsman, makes me think that's easy, I can do that. Then you try, fail and buy one instead because it's really bloody hard.
What a disappointment ...the use of quality leather and care of construction ..and the disappointment of machine stitching..not truly hand made.
The BEST ones I could buy are the hand tooled leather ones....I MAKE MYSELF.
I’ll give you a tip. NEVER pay for things you made yourself - total waste of money 💰 😊
Wow. 4 down likes already and I didn't say a word! 👌
Hi Richard - LOL! - This time I expect they objected to the way you didn't say anything! ;) These do look great straps. I'm planning on purchasing a guitar from you soon, so I'll definitely consider adding one of these to the order.
@@rowbags3017 Well its kind of re-assuring really that its not JUST my talking that puts them off!
There is nothing on your website what a waste of time
I am not sure what you mean? You’ll find them at rguitars.co.uk which is our retail site.
@@RichardsGuitarshop hi I looked at there website for your straps but I think there must have been something wrong with there site I could not find them. Once you commented this morning I checked again and they were on the site but to late I have now bought a different make sorry I would have definitely bought one of yours