cutting my own string

[CWR]

First off let me say how much I have enjoyed the forum. I found it yesterday and it has helped alot.

I started braiding rawhide about a year ago and started cutting my own string recently. What is the best procedure from going to a hide to something manageable to run through the cutter? I cut two big circles out of a side then cut them into half inch strips. But if I get off in cutting the strips it takes awhile to true them up and I have a bunch of short strings until I get a straight side. Any hlpe would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

CW

[Alan Bell]

CW, if it was easy...... You know the rest! But, take heart! There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Once you get tired of messing up so much string you will get better! Honestly, if you just started braiding and you are already cutting your own string your way ahead in the game and it will get easier. There are no 'shortcuts' just keep doing it!

Vaya Con Dios, Alan Bell

Old time people dem used to say "Wha' sweet nanny goat a go ruin you belly!"

Bob Marley - Simmer Down

[CWR]

Thanks Alan. Saw some of your work. Really looks good. I'm going to post a bosal I just finished when I have time. Would like your input. Do you ever come to the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Alpine?

[CharlieR]

CWR--I'm still buying my string by the spools--haven't had the nerve to try to cut up a skin yet! I guess that's my next move--then I plan on trying some rawhide. What part of Texas you from? I'm near San Antonio.

[rgerbitz]

cwr,

I haven't been at this very long but usually when I get off it's because my hide is to dry, my knife is to dull, or I'm not paying attention.

When I do get off I will fix it up right away and round off the cirle with a pair of shears.