Powder Horn Strap

[ronnie_kennedy]

I am looking to make a strap for my powder horn. Any ideas or advice on what type of material to use? I like the look of a wider style strap and not one that is skinny such as one made from jute or sinew. I am not looking for anything too fancy, just a nice simple strap to make. I know there are some out there from different sites that i can buy, but i would rather have the satisfaction of knowing that i made it myself.

 

[merdean]

I have found that Jo Anns fabric stores has a lot of trim for drapes that would make nice straps. Just stop by and have a look.

 

[DPMARTIN]

I went to a black powder show and bought a length of leather. It is about 1/8" thick and 5/16" to 3/8" wide and length to suit. He also had leather stain. Good luck. DPMARTIN

 

[ohio ramrod]

The three most common straps are. Leather, linnen, and course hemp. The course hemp is available from furniture shops that repair or redo furniture. I like the course hemp because it is easy to add bead work or a patch knife sheath. :idunno:

 

[Rifleman1776]

It takes some artistry and cleverness to make a good servicable and attractive horn strap. I have neither of those qualities and, as a result, have been struggling and cobbling ugly things together for decades. (I'm too cheap to buy a really good one. :redface: )
What I can advise it to never use artificial sinew. It does not knot well and, if you do use it, I guarantee, one day you will return to camp after a hunt in the woods to find a horn missing. Real sinew, if you can get some, or hemp work just fine, as others have already said.

 

[omarick1948]

Braided leather makes a very simple, but attractive powder horn strap!

Rick

 

[rafterob]

Not a bad idea to check thrift stores for belts. My last foray netted two identical woven cloth belts $1.00 each. Turned them into a strap for my Son's hunting bag.

 

[ryzman]

Not a bad idea to check thrift stores for belts. My last foray netted two identical woven cloth belts $1.00 each. Turned them into a strap for my Son's hunting bag.

+2

 

[ohio ramrod]

Leather purses also make nice possible bags. Plus thrift srores often have womens coats with real fur collars cheap. But then I am just plain cheap! :idunno:

 

[Birdman]

taint nothen better then cheap cept maybe free :blah: :stir:

 

[gus13]

Ronnie, if you have any skills sewing, you could easily sew up a cotton or linen strap relatively easy. sew leather tabs on the ends and, Viola! just choose the fabric you like and get your measurements right the first time! :wink:

 

[ronnie_kennedy]

Leather purses also make nice possible bags. Plus thrift srores often have womens coats with real fur collars cheap. But then I am just plain cheap! :idunno:

Cheap or free is always the right price! :thumbsup:

 

[rafterob]

Leather purses also make nice possible bags

That is exactly where my Son's hunting bag came from. I'll have to post some pics when I get a new memory card for the camera.