Thank you, Michael. I do have your book and I'll review it when I get home.
All the Best, Barbara On Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 9:13 AM, michael <[email protected]>wrote: > ** > > Barbara,**** > > On page 16 of our Method is a photo of Gaston Rivière using a traditional > strap. This passes beneath the tail piece and thence to the knob. **** > > It has a simple hole and cut at each end like any other strap and I find it > is very stable when combined with the waist strap in the traditional manner. > **** > > The peg box is held lower than the tailpiece so that it is easier to move > up and down the keyboard, although the angle is a matter of choice. Examples > are given on pages 2, 6 and 7. MP**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > ------------------------------ > > *From:* **[email protected]** [mailto:** > [email protected]**] > *Sent:* 18 October 2011 08:38 > *To:* Digest Recipients > *Subject:* [HG-new] Digest for **[email protected]** - 9 > Messages in 3 Topics**** > > ** ** > > Today's Topic Summary**** > > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy/topics**** > > - Locking, leather HG strap > suggestions?<#13317ced8443816e_group_thread_0>[7 Updates] > **** > - Affordable Hurdy Gurdy Construction<#13317ced8443816e_group_thread_1>[1 > Update] > **** > - Digest for [email protected] - 1 Message in 1 Topic > strap<#13317ced8443816e_group_thread_2>[1 Update] > **** > > Topic: Locking, leather HG strap > suggestions?<http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy/t/84df3e0bd93d7e03> > **** > > *"Andy Carter" <[email protected]>* Oct 17 08:46AM +0100 > ^<#13317ced8443816e_digest_top> > **** > > > Hi Norm, > > I use these (as supplied by **Neil Brook** with his instruments) > > http://www.amazon.com/Jim-Dunlop-7007SI-Ergo-Strap/dp/B0006ZXFWO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1318837488&sr=8-6 > . They should work on just about any strap as long as the strap is not too > thick. > > Only heart-stopping moment I've had was when the plastic part of a strap > failed - the locks have never let me down! > > Cheers > Andy > > -----Original Message----- > From: Norm Sohl > Sent: 17 October 2011 04:41 > To: hurdygurdy > Subject: [HG-new] Locking, leather HG strap suggestions? > > I've just purchased an instrument (that one Mike Saunders was talking > about a month or so ago), and am getting equipped for regular > playing. I've had instruments fall before, and am looking for > recommendations for locking straps that work well for HG. I've > noticed pictures of some nice (custom?) leather straps that go well > with historically styled instruments, and would be interested in > suggestions for them too. I'll probably be getting two, so that I can > play standing up. Any thoughts? I've seen the straps from lock-it, > which are OK but expensive. Any better ideas? > Thanks in advance, > --Norm Sohl > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "hurdygurdy" group. > To post to this group, send email to **[email protected]** > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy > > The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at > http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. To reduce spam, posts from > new > subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster.**** > > **** > > *gurdymaker <[email protected]>* Oct 17 03:28AM -0700 > ^<#13317ced8443816e_digest_top> > **** > > > Hi Norm > > If the strap is too thick, you can tie the lokstrap to the strap end > and just use the lokstrap on the button . The only issue is the > diameter of the strap button - it needs to be no bigger than 13.3mm. > and the inner diam no more than 9.5mm . You can file out the lokstrap > by a few mm. for a bigger button . > > Quality leather straps need to be custom made by a saddler and are > understandably quite expensive. Mine was £45 but you only buy them > once ( weight gain permitting ! ) > > Cheers > > Neil > **** > > **** > > *Barbara Currier <[email protected]>* Oct 17 08:10AM -0700 > ^<#13317ced8443816e_digest_top> > **** > > > So, Neil, what are the qualities of a good strap, if you need to have one > made by a saddler? For my main strap, I use this one: > http://www.onoriintl.com/products/pages/S5_90_jpg.htm (adjustable in hope > of > weight loss; Mamselle's is red and Bassot's is sand) with the button hole > carved out a wee bit more. I am happy enough with it. However, I am having > problems finding a second one for standing. At the moment, I am using a > scarf with cord loops tied into the ends, pretty, but not tested enough to > know if it is really secure, so I haven't left my living room with that > set-up and always have one hand holding the instrument (which I will > continue to do while wearing it, no matter what the strap). > > Also, I am curious (anyone who may have an opinion) about the best way to > hold the instrument standing up. I see videos of people playing with the > crank quite high and the head very low and have seen others with the > instrument hanging very low and the crank maybe 10-20 degrees up. > > Thanks, > Barbara > **** > > **** > > *Graham Whyte <[email protected]>* Oct 17 05:55PM +0100 > ^<#13317ced8443816e_digest_top> > **** > > > Barbara, > > I play all the time standing up > > I have custom leather straps made by a saddler > > Graham > > strap 1 > > strap 2 > > strap 3 > > On 17/10/11 16:10, Barbara Currier wrote: > > So, Neil, what are the qualities of a good strap, if you need to have one > made by a saddler? For my main strap, I use this one: > http://www.onoriintl.com/products/pages/S5_90_jpg.htm (adjustable in hope > of weight loss; Mamselle's is red and Bassot's is sand) with the button hole > carved out a wee bit more. I am happy enough with it. However, I am having > problems finding a second one for standing. At the moment, I am using a > scarf with cord loops tied into the ends, pretty, but not tested enough to > know if it is really secure, so I haven't left my living room with that > set-up and always have one hand holding the instrument (which I will > continue to do while wearing it, no matter what the strap). > > Also, I am curious (anyone who may have an opinion) about the best way to > hold the instrument standing up. I see videos of people playing with the > crank quite high and the head very low and have seen others with the > instrument hanging very low and the crank maybe 10-20 degrees up. > > Thanks, > > Barbara > > On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 3:28 AM, gurdymaker <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Hi Norm > > If the strap is too thick, you can tie the lokstrap to the strap end > > and just use the lokstrap on the button . The only issue is the > > diameter of the strap button - it needs to be no bigger than 13.3mm. > > and the inner diam no more than 9.5mm . You can file out the lokstrap > > by a few mm. for a bigger button . > > Quality leather straps need to be custom made by a saddler and are > > understandably quite expensive. Mine was £45 but you only buy them > > once ( weight gain permitting ! ) > > Cheers > > Neil > > > > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy > > > > The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found > athttp://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. To reduce spam, posts from > new > > > subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster. > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > > Groups "hurdygurdy" group. > > To post to this group, send email to **[email protected]** > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected] > > For more options, visit this group at > > http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy > > The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at > http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. To reduce spam, posts from > new subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster. > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > > Groups "hurdygurdy" group. > > To post to this group, send email to **[email protected]** > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected] > > For more options, visit this group at > > http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy > > The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at > http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. To reduce spam, posts from > new subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster.**** > > **** > > *Barbara Currier <[email protected]>* Oct 17 10:21AM -0700 > ^<#13317ced8443816e_digest_top> > **** > > > Thank you for the pictures, Graham. I remember your straps and look for > something like them here all the time, but never find them. I've been > through farm and ranch stores digging through leather jungles. Is there a > name for the kind of leather? I remember them being quite supple. > > Barbara > **** > > **** > > *Simon Wascher <[email protected]>* Oct 17 08:15PM +0200 > ^<#13317ced8443816e_digest_top> > **** > > > Hello, > > in my experience for that kind of straps it is the best starting point to > buy ordinary leather belts, cut them in two, punching the holes (with the > help of a gouge for example) according to the plan and resemble them by > glueing and then hand sewing. The straplocks are a nice add on to have. > > S. > > Am 17.10.2011 um 19:21 schrieb Barbara Currier: > **** > > **** > > *Barbara Currier <[email protected]>* Oct 17 09:26PM -0700 > ^<#13317ced8443816e_digest_top> > **** > > > Norm, I hope you got the information you needed. I didd. I'm in contact > with > a saddler in my town. Fortunately, I live in pretty serious horse country. > I > sent Graham's pictures and got an estimate of $70, with a misunderstanding > of a harness setup rather than two separate straps, so maybe a little less. > I'll probably get a stand-up strap alone, first, as my Onori guitar strap > is > pretty good and I special-ordered the red one for Mamselle, as she has a > lovely red cochineal, ebony and nacre theme going on. > > Barbara**** > > **** > > Topic: Affordable Hurdy Gurdy > Construction<http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy/t/79bfa931dac4f3aa> > **** > > *maesoph <[email protected]>* Oct 17 05:40PM -0700 > ^<#13317ced8443816e_digest_top> > **** > > > Dear All: > > Per your advice, I have contacted Hurdy Gurdy Crafters and am quite > pleased with the responses from Mel and Ann there. However, I don't > think I can tackle a Hurdy Gurdy from scratch and can't really afford > the kit. Is there any middle ground out there somewhere? I need to > make an HG that ultimately can be sold, so quality has to be there, > but I can't shell out $900 for a complete kit and only sell the HG for > $1200 or so (just guessing, but it's unlikely I would get more unless > I was a Pro at this). Any chance of getting material cost down to > $500 or less?????? Any ideas would be appreciated - maybe I should > take this straight to Mel and Ann though??? > > Mike**** > > **** > > Topic: Digest for [email protected] - 1 Message in 1 Topic > strap <http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy/t/8b84dac04c7829cf>**** > > *"michael" <[email protected]>* Oct 17 05:34PM +0100 > ^<#13317ced8443816e_digest_top> > **** > > > Drawings for a standard leather strap are shown on page 16 of the > Hurdy-gurdy Method by D & M Muskett. Measure your girth and take your > instrument and drawing to a saddle maker or other leather worker. The > leather will be hard and firm when new but you may soften it with a little > neat's-foot oil. If, after many years, the leather becomes too soft you can > put a stitch across the slot. MP > > From: **[email protected]** [mailto:** > [email protected]**] > Sent: 17 October 2011 08:19 > To: Digest Recipients > Subject: [HG-new] Digest for **[email protected]** - 1 Message > in 1 > Topic > > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy/topics > * Locking, leather HG strap suggestions? <> [1 Update] > Topic: Locking, leather HG strap suggestions? > <http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy/t/84df3e0bd93d7e03> > Norm Sohl <[email protected]> Oct 16 08:41PM -0700 ^ <> > > I've just purchased an instrument (that one Mike Saunders was talking > about a month or so ago), and am getting equipped for regular > playing. I've had instruments fall before, and am looking for > recommendations for locking straps that work well for HG. I've > noticed pictures of some nice (custom?) leather straps that go well > with historically styled instruments, and would be interested in > suggestions for them too. I'll probably be getting two, so that I can > play standing up. Any thoughts? I've seen the straps from lock-it, > which are OK but expensive. Any better ideas? > Thanks in advance, > --Norm Sohl > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "hurdygurdy" group. > To post to this group, send email to **[email protected]** > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy > > The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at > http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. 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