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- j.hohl.kennedy
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popping strap
Hello!
Some of the members here have fantastic popping straps. I'm currently using a chamois as purchased from Advance Auto Parts. It's okay but I want something more firm -- more of a "real" leather popping strap.
Our man Benedict has exactly what I'm thinking of, in case anyone knows what he uses.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
Jonathan
Some of the members here have fantastic popping straps. I'm currently using a chamois as purchased from Advance Auto Parts. It's okay but I want something more firm -- more of a "real" leather popping strap.
Our man Benedict has exactly what I'm thinking of, in case anyone knows what he uses.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
Jonathan
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Pop goes the strap
Upon reflection, I feel rather embarrassed that I posted my popping-strap post. Perhaps I'm that ignorant regarding leather and what to "call" it when I ask an informed person. I seem to have exhausted the very few local leather suppliers, hence my post.
Jonathan
Jonathan
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Ok its not really the easiest way to get "gear " for pipes but you can try the local thrift store and check out a leather bag for about a few bucks , then cut up the bag and use the leather for a popping strap . I go for the consevative colors brown , black , but Icould do red or even blue , but not purple thats out .
I tried but I allways go to sleep at night after with the light on , silence of the lambs you know .
I tried but I allways go to sleep at night after with the light on , silence of the lambs you know .
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Re: popping strap
Suede. In Benedict's case, blue suede. (Go on, sing a little Elvis if you dare.)j.hohl.kennedy wrote:Hello!
Some of the members here have fantastic popping straps. I'm currently using a chamois as purchased from Advance Auto Parts. It's okay but I want something more firm -- more of a "real" leather popping strap.
Our man Benedict has exactly what I'm thinking of, in case anyone knows what he uses.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
Jonathan
Try a craft store for large squares of suede. I've seen them at Michaels. Or you could go to a fabric store.
Cheers,
KAD
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KAD, always I look to you for guidance. Thank you, O Wise Jedi master!
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If you look around you, you may find a popping strap right under your nose. I was wondering how I was going to find one or how to order one, when one day in the garage I saw a unused LEATHER cover for the front of my car. I bought it with the plan to put it on the front of the car to protect the paint from freeway debris. It was never used and a swift cut of the knife and I had my leather popping strap.
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I think you can hear differences. See Mr. Anderson on St. D´Arcy´s site playing his Talor-set with a popping valve AND a piper´s apron:
http://www.uilleannobsession.com/diary_1997.html
Ask Paddy Keenan why he is wearing his hat.
http://www.uilleannobsession.com/diary_1997.html
Ask Paddy Keenan why he is wearing his hat.
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