GrampaJoel

The Art of Braiding,’ the basics- revised edition. By Gail Hough. Autographed book. excellent condition out of print $40.00 + shipping. Lower 48 states from SOCAL. -

Introduction to Turk’s - Head Knots by Tom Hall Excellent condition. $25.00 + shipping in lower 48 states only. From SOCAL.

Round Knots and Braids advanced leather working - volume 2. by Ron Edwards. Out of print. Excellent condition. 30.00 + shipping in lower 48 states only. From SOCAL.

Will include this Bruce Grant book with above for an additional $5.00.

Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding. by Bruce Grant. $15.00 + shipping from SOCAL. To lower 48 states only.

This book retails used for about $150.00 +

The books on the table in the lower photo eventually will be listed also. I’ll take individual photos and list them with prices. Every book will be approximately half price. if you see something you would like before I do, pm me and I’ll give you a price to consider. thanks for looking. Joel

I have placed in the ‘for sale section’ several quality hard to find saddle making books.

Spiral bound. In excellent condition. $125.00 + shipping in lower 48 states.

Saddle makers shop manual. By Harry G. Adams jr. excelent shape. $70.00 +shipping in lower 48 states only.

Encyclopedia of saddle making 1., 2., 3., By Stohlman. The books are in Great condition. The outer paper covers are a little worn see the photo. The three books for $200.00 + shipping in lower 48 states. the other books are also for sale. Pm for price.

I just listed a Dennis Lane equine back measuring system n the for sale section. $80.00 plus shipping.

.complete Dennis Lane equine back measuring system. Only used once. I'm out of the saddle business now. will mail in lower USA only. $80.00 plus shipping.

I’m totally impressed. You have a individual style. Hard to create these days. will you share two items with me? 1. how did you do the thread color switch ( green to orange) on this wallet? May I see the stitching on the outside? 2. who made your stamp? I like your style. thanks Joel

What everyone else said. But what I think shines the most is your outside rounded edges bordering your tooling. Very nice job!!

Here' an example of how I interlace the turn back laces at the join. The loop below has masking tape used to creat a even design to put the cover knot on.

I mark a straight line and make sure the crosses always hit the line. It keeps everything straight and on track. Your pull when even, will almost line up every time. some adjustment will occasionally be needed.

I'm sorry it took me so long to reply. I forgot about this post. I don't come to this site very much any more now that I am retired. Here's a book with everything you will need to learn. That will help with turn backs and all kinds of cover knots and sliders and such. There are several books by Hought that are worth investing in. http://www.hought.com/brbooks-romal1.html Just a tip from me. I make my loop and sew the core together about an inch with a small needle and thread. Then I braid into the area that becomes the back braid, and then wrap it with tape to get the shape I want, and then braid the cover knot. Making the shape with the tape shapes the cover knot. It's over kill to some, but I like my turnarounds to hold. Joel

You braid (weave) them into the spot where they come together. I usually braid back about three or four inches. It depends upon the number of laces being used. Then put the cover knot on top. The cover not is just that. A cover knot. Depending upon what knot you use, and how you attach the cover knot it may or may not add strength. I'm assuming you are referring to the turn backs like in my picture below I hope this helps.

If I may, I would suggest that you bevel your lace before you thin it's thickness. And always put in a new sharp blade for the cutting. Wether it be the bevel cut or he thickness cut. That is what I do. Joel

That's some nice consistency you have there! Very clean work. how did you mold the pouches?

Thanks Rhale I'll check them out. im looking for actual baseball glove lacing in vivid colors. If I could get the correct leather I could cut my own. Joel

Hi everyone. I'm looking to do some colored re-lacing of baseball gloves, for the little league teams, and, I need a source for the lace in bulk. I have found sites that will sell the lace in 72" strips. I'd prefer to buy in bulk. can anyone help me out? thanks Joel

Do you use a cover knot on the back braid connecting point?

Mom 'o man! That must have taken forever. Wow, getting all them buttons just alike and perfectly alike is simple amazing. Holly moly you got my admiration. Do you have a market for costly items like that up there in Idaho? Money seems tight here in SOCAL.