· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article    Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Binoculars Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Bensi sage Reged: 02/22/09 Posts: 235 Loc: Italy, Near Rome Where can I buy leather straps?       #3350844 - 09/23/09 06:04 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Where can I buy leather straps? Buying vintage binoculars, they are often accompanied by the original leather strap. Can you show me some European supplier of these straps or international? thanks -------------------- Marco Bensi Telescope C.P.GOERZ 1270/110 - 1910 Binoculars Gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/37533746@N03/sets/72157622478972171/ Blog: http://blog.libero.it/GOERZ/ Post Extras:       RichD professor emeritus Reged: 11/08/07 Posts: 564 Loc: Derbyshire, UK Re: Where can I buy leather straps? [Re: Bensi]       #3350879 - 09/23/09 06:58 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi, I have used ebay before for a replacement leather strap, or you could try these guys, though they are quite pricey. http://www.saddler.co.uk/shop.html?pr=6114&cr=3150&simage=10144&pdesc=replacement_leather_binocular_strap -------------------- Clear skies Rich Post Extras:       Bensi sage Reged: 02/22/09 Posts: 235 Loc: Italy, Near Rome Re: Where can I buy leather straps? [Re: RichD]       #3351904 - 09/23/09 03:29 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thank you but I seem to be too expensive. Anyway ... thanks -------------------- Marco Bensi Telescope C.P.GOERZ 1270/110 - 1910 Binoculars Gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/37533746@N03/sets/72157622478972171/ Blog: http://blog.libero.it/GOERZ/ Post Extras:       Gordon Rayner scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 03/24/07 Posts: 965 Re: Where can I buy leather straps? [Re: Bensi]       #3351929 - 09/23/09 03:46 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   If you require originality/authenticity, then pursue those leather straps. But, if security is your major concern, use tubular or flat nylon webbing, in various colors, available at climbing, alpinism, backpacking/camping suppliers. Pass it through both attachment points, to form a single loop. Tie one knot, preferably a waterknot ( Google it to see a video on how to tie this knot for flat webbing or belts, or find it in a knot book). If desired, glue or sew the loose ends of the knot to the main part of the loop. The ends can be melted in a gas flame , or with a match, to prevent fraying. The webbing is much more flexible than leather, so it fits more easily into cases, or can be wrapped around the central parts of the binocular, when not in use. Post Extras:       Gordon Rayner scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 03/24/07 Posts: 965 Re: Where can I buy leather straps? [Re: Bensi]       #3351965 - 09/23/09 04:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   As a tourist, I ordered and bought about 100 straps , each time, from horse saddle and general horse equipment suppliers in Guadalajara , Mexico, and later, closer to the US border. The main problem is finding the two-headed brass buttons which secure the straps. I had saved many of those buttons when discarding worn-out or broken straps. Perhaps there is a supplier of those buttons. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 9 registered and 14 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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