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You do not need a tri-bolt to hold the legs together. Take a look at this walking stick that converts to a three legged stool. http://www.sustainla...XCSBWY2DIMHVO3A They use a metal ring like Big Daddy does on his plans. The metal ring keeps the legs from separating and the angle of the legs across the ring distributes the persons weight down the leg. Hope this makes sense. If not let me know and I will explain it better. Also do some searching on here and you will find a person named UKRay that makes the tri-bolts for sale. He is out of England so take that into consideration when thinking about having the bolts shipped to you. His WEb site is www.barefootleather.co.uk Ray K.

I added this yesterday and it seems to have disappeared. Here are two links that are two different types of construction that you can probably modify for what you want. http://willowhavenou...r-free-pattern/ http://www.craftsman...ing%20stool.pdf Hope it helps. Ray

It is called a slit braid and is use with horse tack a lot. Here is a nice PDF on attaching a string to a saddle that will show you how to do it. Slit Braid This will get you going. Ray K