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The straps on several of my G-Shocks are just a bit too long, especially my GW-5600J, to the point where they stick out and catch on the cuffs of my T-shirts and sleeves. I posted a question on a watch forum to ask if anyone ever trimmed their straps, partly because I was curious to know how many other pencil-wristed G-Shock wearers were having the same problem and partly to see how many people were willing to take a knife to their beloved Gs.
To my surprise, the resounding response was yes , followed by just go ahead and cut it already . There were varying methods and tools recommended for doing it, ranging from razor blades to scissors. Enough talk, on with the cutting...
To my surprise, the resounding response was yes , followed by just go ahead and cut it already . There were varying methods and tools recommended for doing it, ranging from razor blades to scissors. Enough talk, on with the cutting...
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The victim: My Atomic Solar Mudman. The strap is just a little too long and would be much better if I trimmed off about one inch (2.5cm).
I'm going to use a straight edge safety razor. I'm using the rounded edge of my cutting surface for this in order to keep the cut open as I slice into it, it will help stop the razor blade getting pinched. Decide where to make the cut... commit to it... cut!
The first cut is made and it has the classic shiny edge that none of us wants to end up with, but we'll fix that later.
I'm going to use the safety razor to make two smaller cuts on the corners to trim off some of the excess and save myself some filing time with the emery board.
I'm going to use a straight edge safety razor. I'm using the rounded edge of my cutting surface for this in order to keep the cut open as I slice into it, it will help stop the razor blade getting pinched. Decide where to make the cut... commit to it... cut!
The first cut is made and it has the classic shiny edge that none of us wants to end up with, but we'll fix that later.
I'm going to use the safety razor to make two smaller cuts on the corners to trim off some of the excess and save myself some filing time with the emery board.
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Nov 18, 2008. 8:26 PMrc jedi
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So easy, a caveman can do it!
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Nov 20, 2008. 12:14 PM
bfgreen (author)
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bfgreen (author)
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Something about wrist shots that bring out all the hairy comments... yup me got hairy arms :)
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Nov 20, 2008. 6:22 PMrc jedi
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Just kidding ya' you are a good sport and I appreciate that. Wish everybody on these forums could be as light hearted!
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Apr 21, 2010. 5:54 AMbfgreen (author)
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bfgreen (author)
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I blame the bad lighting, I really don't look that hairy normally - honest! :-p
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Dec 9, 2008. 4:21 AMMJTH
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Lol the first thing I noticed was the arms, haha. its half the reason why I clicked on here. But I shouldnt talk, because my legs are like that and im only 14. :|
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Apr 21, 2010. 12:26 AMelgregor
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Holy sasqWACTH! Thanks for the instructable.
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Jun 7, 2009. 11:40 AMaflacgoose
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I have a G-Shock too.
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Jun 7, 2009. 11:38 AMaflacgoose
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Works great. Thanks.
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Nov 18, 2008. 6:02 PMkruser25
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ur harry.
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