I have stretched my thumb strap to the point I have to tighten with thread of skinny nylon tie on my HA-114's
Is there a leather out there that does NOT stretch? If so where could it be obtained.?
I have noticed that the nylon strap that is fixed to most Velcro straps does not stretch or at least none that I have seen.. any tried something like that ?
Any other ways to anchor the thumb strap and not have it enlarge?
Well that's great that you stopped using thumb straps.. 30 years ago.. Geez I have to catch up to you. lol
I fixed the straps.. Shortened them up punched in 2 holes and used Chicago Screws to install..
They were stretched quite a bit... Work great now.. Did my D and C box
Most leather I've seen used on thumb straps is cheap leather of varying degrees. The best leather I've found for not stretching, longevity, and suppleness is bridle and latigo, all made for horse tack. I also like to use slightly thicker than normal straps. It feels a bit weird at first but they break in quickly and then feel very secure to me.
Most leather I\\\\\\\\\\\\'ve seen used on thumb straps is cheap leather of varying degrees. The best leather I\\\\\\\\\\\\'ve found for not stretching, longevity, and suppleness is bridle and latigo, all made for horse tack. I also like to use slightly thicker than normal straps. It feels a bit weird at first but they break in quickly and then feel very secure to me.
Thanks for the tip..
The strap that is on there I got from Charlie at CGM it stretched .
My thumb is getting a bit chaffed from the sharp edge of the Velcro I put on.. It does work pretty good no stretch yet but I presume will take a while. By then tho my thumb will be raw … ;-)
I have a couple of Tack shops here... Can you give me the name of make of bridle that you use for the thumb strap.. Tack shop here has a gazillion different makes..
I cut my own. Ask if they have pieces. Latigo is probably the best for being supple and will stretch the least. It's the leather they use on the cinch strap. You need 7/8 or 1". I usually use 1". Most you buy is real thin. I like using thicker, like 8 ounce. It feels bulky for a bit but breaks in and feels very secure.
I cut my own. Ask if they have pieces. Latigo is probably the best for being supple and will stretch the least. It's the leather they use on the cinch strap. You need 7/8 or 1". I usually use 1". Most you buy is real thin. I like using thicker, like 8 ounce. It feels bulky for a bit but breaks in and feels very secure.
Hi Bryan
Well thanks for that I just ordered some get in couple of weeks..
I ordered Latigo 1 inch 8-9 ounce which the girl said was about 1/8 thick..
Thanks Bryan, I just used the information on strap material quality for a friend of mine. Seems he broke his thumb strap it was so old. I appreciate the inside scoop on the leather. The cinch strap makes perfect sense. I checked the leather on my old Red Wings used to pull the boot onto your foot. It seems perfect, but too dang short.