Pencap510 Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 Hey all - just a quick question here - I have what I consider to be the "traditional" strapping method to attach my shoulder bells to the shoulder straps. I have a small 1" piece of black elastic that has snaps on both ends- one connecting to my shoulder strap before- the other end connecting to the inside of the top of the bell. You can see it here: The problem I'm having is that when I raise my arms, the snaps at the top of the bells almost always come unsnapped- leaving my bells to fall. Does anyone have any suggestions or other strapping methods that have worked better?? Thanks! Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 You could glue the strap to the inside of the bell. You don't need to have that end removed anyway in order to take the armour on or off. 2 Quote
Pencap510 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Posted February 4, 2015 Lol- great suggestion. I spent last few days racking my brain coming up with some really complex solutions- when something so simple was right there- THANKS Quote
fuumantroop[TK] Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 Use better snaps? What kind of snaps did you end up using? Quote
Pencap510 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Posted February 4, 2015 The heavy duty snaps from Joanns- the same that I used in the rest of my build- just that when I lift my arm- it pulls directly downward on the snap causing it to pop off Quote
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 The heavy duty snaps from Joanns- the same that I used in the rest of my build- just that when I lift my arm- it pulls directly downward on the snap causing it to pop off Dritz snaps? They kinda suck. I had the same problem all over my armor and switched to tandy snaps and no more snaps came popping off. -Eric Quote
Pencap510 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Do they sell them locally in stores, our order only? That one place is the only spot I've had a problem -- SO FAR Edited February 4, 2015 by Pencap510 Quote
PGHtoolman Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 These are the snaps we use in and around Pittsburgh. We are lucky they have a store close to us. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/1263-15.aspx 1 Quote
Raintrooper Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 Just glue the elastic directly to the plastic. I used E6000 held down overnight with magnets. Quote
Pencap510 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Posted February 4, 2015 I'm gonna give the direct glue method a try and leave the snap on the shoulder bridge. That seems like it should do the trick Quote
Pencap510 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Report Posted February 5, 2015 So just got done gluing down the elastic to he inner part of the bell.. Once dry- I'll let ya know how it worked! Thanks again all- Quote
Polar Posted February 5, 2015 Report Posted February 5, 2015 same issue with the drits snap son mine, in a pinch at a troop I super glued the snaps lol, still holding, gonna end up glueing to the armor before this weekends troop 1 Quote
Jane Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Probably a daft question, but shouldn't the thumb print be on the left arm? Quote
The5thHorseman[501st] Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Probably a daft question, but shouldn't the thumb print be on the left arm? Not a daft question at all. And you are right, the thumbprint marks the left biceps. Quote
Jane Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Phew, sigh of relief there because I started to build my right arm at the weekend and used the flat bicep. Quote
Pencap510 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Posted February 10, 2015 Yep- I had mis labeled my bells thumbprint is on the left 1 Quote
The5thHorseman[501st] Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 MTK has thumb prints on both! Not anymore: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/29616-biceps/ Quote
Polar Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 I know, now Ill have to get another one! Quote
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