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Length of strap for woven bullet loops

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PAMuzzleshooter:
Does anyone have a suggestion on how to figure what length strap to use for woven bullet loops? 
While we’re on the subject…how to measure if one wants to punch a hole or a design that would fall on center of loop?

Thanks.

Johnny McCrae:
Don't know if this will help but I mockup a sample using the actual case and measure the length. It's a crude method but it works for me. I'm sure there are some easier ways to figure out the length needed.

Attached is a drawing I made many years ago.

Marshal Will Wingam:
John's illustration is a great way to calculate what you need. It takes into consideration any possible variables in type of leather, thickness of loop leather, belt thickness and case size.

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PAMuzzleshooter:
Thanks guys.

Great display.  I was wondering if you could glue with Barge between the loops.

How would you do that?  Weave the whole strap then glue or glue as you weave?

Johnny McCrae:
I glue as I weave. In other words, I weave the loop through the slot then insert a case and adjust the tension. I then apply some Barge to lock the loop in place. I give the Barge time to set then repeat the process. It takes longer this way but retains the tension set in the loop.

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