Looking to replace straps?

[nab2488]

Why yes thank you everybody. All of the responses were a great help it answered my question exactly. Except if I didn't want to order it online should i just go to radio shack? lol I was wondering if a place like joann fabrics of hobby lobby would have it?

[Mike S]

Why yes thank you everybody. All of the responses were a great help it answered my question exactly. Except if I didn't want to order it online should i just go to radio shack? lol I was wondering if a place like joann fabrics of hobby lobby would have it?

Radio Shack retail outlets do not, and never have, stocked leather. Tandy simply used to be owned by that corporation. There are still Tandy Leather retail stores scattered about the country, as well as a lot of other online sources.

Here is the Tandy website link:
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/c...secountry.aspx

Sometimes Hobby Lobby stocks a VERY limited supply of Tandy and Leather Factory tools and such, but precious little leather. I've seen some grab bags of leather scraps sold at Hobby Lobby, but they may or may not have suitable lengths and weight of dyed or unfinished veg. tanned or latigo leather in them. Most seem to have 1oz to 3oz suede and faux lizard/alligator embossed fashion remnants in bright colors.

Some locations DO have tooling veg. tanned pieces large enough, and thick enough weight, to cut and dye yourself into suitable straps.

[The Wizard of BC]

Please believe me nab when I say you will be far off better just ordering a set of straps & buckles from Highland Xpress.

Kilt straps are not just a random chunk of leather cut to shape. If you do not cut exactly along the grain they will stretch. If not properly tanned and dyed the straps will wear out in no time at all. The edges will fray, the dye will wear off.

You will be money ahead and frustration avoided by simply ordering the same high quality straps and buckles many kiltmakers do.