Outside of fabric stores
- Cthuba
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Outside of fabric stores
Where can one get those pieces of leather people put on the bows of the tuba?
Gnagey 4/4
That which is dead can eternal lie and with many strange aeons even tubas will fly
-A Misquote from HP Lovecraft.
That which is dead can eternal lie and with many strange aeons even tubas will fly
-A Misquote from HP Lovecraft.
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Re: Outside of fabric stores
Thrift shop? Buy a leather purse for 50 cents? Maybe a jacket for $3.00?
Re: Outside of fabric stores
Any hobby store should have an assortment of leather. I've also purchased some bulk tanned leather for outdoor projects from a shoe repair guy.
- brassbow
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Re: Outside of fabric stores
naugies are secretive creatures and like to hide
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Re: Outside of fabric stores
I didn't know that but it makes sense.bloke wrote:Leather (whether lacquered, silver plated, or no finish) will damage the instrument more than "nothing".
Consider Naugahyde.
Maybe cordura instead? To my eyes it's more attractive than leather in applications like this.
- Cdub
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Re: Outside of fabric stores
If there is a Tandy Leather near you, they have a good assortment of scraps usually. I use them to make belts and pouches for family gifts and have had good results with their leather. Their online store isn't shabby, but shipping costs usually aren't the best.
Oh - to add to this. Stay away from the chrome tanned as the elephant stated. It will eat your tuba or other metals.
Oh - to add to this. Stay away from the chrome tanned as the elephant stated. It will eat your tuba or other metals.
Mack 410gb
On Wisconsin
On Wisconsin
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Re: Outside of fabric stores
Slingshot makers say kangaroo hide is the best leather for pouches.
Not sure how on topic that is, but FWIW.
Not sure how on topic that is, but FWIW.
- swillafew
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Re: Outside of fabric stores
I was obsessed with this when I bought my first horn way back when. 5 tubas later, I have not troubled myself with such a thing since.
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