Powder Horn Strap

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I am looking for a good powder horn strap...
nothing real fanncy...maybe plain leather or suade. Any suggestions :hmm:

 

[Blackbruin]

Get a leather horse rein for a bridle, not too wide, slides easy on shoulder so it doesn't grab your clothes when you use the horn, already has buckle adjustment to tailor to your needs, you can alter how it attaches. Straps that grab clothes are more suited for a bag, so it stays put.

 

[FishDFly]

Contact Cutfingers here, he can make what ever you wish , leather or woven, fair price and good workmanship.

 

[George T.]

A saddle shop near us sells 48 inch 1/2 wide strips in oil tanned finish for $ 4.00. I have switched to them but I used leather boot laces for years. Geo. T.

 

[Baxter]

I'll second that; good, quick work, good materials, very reasonable prices, fast shipping. Yes, I've done business with him, I trust him. Nice fellow. baxter

 

[Billnpatti]

What you need is an Inkle Loom. I made one and have woven several nice straps and sashes that have been used on horns, bags and as belt sashes. The looms are easy to make and use.

 

[crockett]

I routinely stop by thrift stores. Sometimes they have leather belts- solid leather, not laminated. You can buy for $.50 and cut lengthwise into two narrow straps. You can even re-dye them.

 

[FishDFly]

Nice thing about his work, it does not look like I made it, something to be proud of.

 

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Thanks for all the Great information :hatsoff:

 

[Rifleman1776]

A word of caution.
Making the strap is only part of the job. The most important step is fastening to the horn in a manner that will keep it there. For me, this has proven trickier than one might think.

 

[Rev_William]

I used a Black leather thong (not the under wear) on the last horn I made. During the 70's I did a 1/2 wide macromaie?sp strap for my dads bag and a matching 1 for his horn. I haven't talked to him for 25 yrs but my brother says he's still using them. Inkle straps work great and you don't need a fancy inkle loom to turn them out the last starp I made was using a simple back loom. plans and demo's are on youtube under backloom search.

 

[Deadeye]

If your going to use it on just one bag, then attach the horn to the bag straps and a thong will hold it just as secure as anything. If you intend to use it with several different bags then a wider seperate strap will be necessary. I like to attach the horn to the bag then the horn is always in the same place in relation to the bag and not flopping around loose. Not suggesting that you or anyone else should do this, just the way I do it. Deadeye

 

[crockett]

Newbie: on hanging the horn correctly, a staple was often used at the spout end. Some folks think the strap was tied to the staple but usually the strap went around the horn and the staple controlled how the horn hung. Because each horn is unique, the staple controls matters.

 

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I the perfect leather strap @ Crazy Crow....
It will work out just Great :hatsoff:

 

[George T.]

That is a fact! Cutfinger has made my hunting bag and 5 ball bags/flasks. His work and materials are second to none. Geo. T.

 

[Ole Frog]

That is a fact! Cutfinger has made my hunting bag and 5 ball bags/flasks. His work and materials are second to none. Geo. T.

I will third that
I am the proud new owner of one of his ball bags
I was impressed it's very nice work and reasonably priced

 

[Flintlock58]

I also agree that Cutfingers is who to contact.

 

[FishDFly]

On my second ball, this one is a turtle with minor changes that I wanted. Fair prices, fast shipping and he will modify a bag if asked to your request and nice workmanship.

He is a small business person, what is not to like?

Just glad I am not his next door neighbor, I would be broke.