Anyone know a leather worker ?

[tigler]

I need a couple of leather carrying straps making for some old test meters, very simple things. Does anyone know of someone in the Worcester, Bromsgrove type area's that could do this ?

 

[ford34/2]

Leather

Car upholsters, 3 piece suite recoverers. All will have industrial sewing machines.Even shoe repair people have HD stichers.
suss them out.
Stan

 

[tigler]

Thanks. They are so simple there isn't even any stitching involved ! It's just leather, black on the exposed side, natural on the back, just over an inch wide, 3/16" thick or so, maybe 12" long, pointed off at the ends with keyholes for the spigots on the case. Someone who makes belts would probably be best, I was just looking for a recommendation really.

 

[ford34/2]

like the old AVO, meggers etc, think I would maybe be buying a trouser belt and DIY.

Stan

 

[tigler]

Yes, they are Avo's. I don't really have the right tools but I might try to find a suitable belt and have a go.

 

[blacksmithstris]

Hi, I have a friend who is a saddler, she also makes bags and belts. We're in West Dorset so a little bit far flung from you, though. Send me a PM me if you would like to get in contact with her, or maybe try a saddler near you?

 

[Robotstar5]

A quick trip up the M5/M6 to Walsall?

 

[tigler]

Pray tell me where to ?

 

[ford34/2]

M5/m6

If youve got to Gretna Green youve gone too far-- think it finishes there and starts as the M74

Stan

 

[Robotstar5]

Pray tell me where to ?

Try googling Walsall Saddlemakers? if one of them can't sort you out a decent leather strap I don't know who can

 

[tigler]

I'll give them a try , thanks.

 

[astro_al]

I know one half way up the M1, pm me if you get stuck.

Al

 

[pedrobedro]

I get my leather for my projects from a shop in Matlock called the identity store. They are very helpful and it sounds like you could make what you want pretty easily. A belt punch and a craft knife would do what you are aiming for and you probably already have those. If not they are cheap, mine was £1.99 from a local hardware shop