SmilinJim

Still learning so bear with some probably simple questions. In doing 6 strand braid an over one under one gives a symetrical single diamond braid, correct? If doing 4 seam 6 stand the braid is non-symetrical right? You can do 4 seam symetrical if you do a 4, 8, 12 or 16 strand because each hand holds a number of strands that is divisible by 2. If each hand holds an odd number of strands then you would need to do a single diamond overone underone braid. This is my interpretation of what I have read. However, I tend to see things differently than what I read. (Just look at my post on covering knots, I tried to really complicate something simple) Some insight here would be helpful. Someone could give a nice tutorial, hint,hint. Keep on Smilin Jim

Ms Kate, I drilled out the primer and passed the braid through. I didn't have any real lead for the slugs and wound up using lead fishing weights from Walmart. I've had a couple of requests for some more so I guess I'll get some reloading supplies. MathewD, the keyfobs are deerskin lace from Hobby Lobby, the short leash lace I cut myself, it's about 1/4" and the long leash is tandy 1/8" superior lace. It's a start.

It's getting to the point that I'm almost ashamed to post anything here. The quality of the work is so far beyond me I should just be an observer. But what the heck, it's a captive audience. Decided to do some braiding, so. I did a keyfob for myself using a 38 shell, first pic, a friend wanted one so I did one for her, up to you to decide why she wanted a pair of 38's. A short dog leash in 4 strand. Then a longer 8 strand dog leash, did the handle so it could be removed and used as a traffic leash. Then a case for my utility knife, braided thong for it and case is all one piece. Just a few short projects. Keep on Smilin Jim

Truly lovely work lady. You should do a tutorial on coloring. Jim

My thanks Kate. I almost had it right from your pics. I scaled the keyring and adjusted from there. Mine would have been a little smaller. Again, great work and thanks for the pattern. Keep Smilin Jim

My thoughts too. I have no intentions of selling any works like that. It's a one only. But just can't show the end results, and that might be a good thing too. I need practice. Keep on Smilin Jim

My daughter wants a keycase with Tigger, a Disney character, on it. Is it legal for me to carve such a case? And then is it legal to post a picture of the case? I know in real life I could carve her a case and probably several others for 'family' members and never have a real problem. But by posting a picture it becomes available to 'the copyright police', for want of a better term. Inquiring minds want to know. Jim

A great piece M'Lady Kate Could you please post the dimensions of the case? I just need the width and height that you used. My daughter likes the case and wants a Tigger design.

Hope you had a great day and a Happy Birthday. Jim

Hi Do you have the belt in hand? Can't really tell about the 5 wide links or if cut as one link to appear as 5 wide. Sorry for no help. Keep trying. Keep on Smilin Jim

Hi Esantoro, not sure if this is what you are looking for but Joel in Bham pointed me to http://www.johan-potgieter.com/bin02.htm http://www.johan-potgieter.com/leat01.shtml and JimM http://www.lostcrafts.com/ Maybe this can help. Keep on Smilin Jim

Hi Gremlin, welcome. Never heard of redhide, but there's a LOOOOOOOTTTT that I haven't heard about. But I bet someone here can help. These are great folks. I'm just getting started in braiding. Any pointers will be appreciated. Keep on Smilin Jim

Good Job Sidney, You have been a great help. Saw the coding on other sites but no explanations, at least where I was. Anything else you want to share feel free. Guess its time to delve into string theory. There is actually quite a bit of higher math explaining and proving the turks head. Anyway thanks again. Keep on Smilin Jim

Nice work Brandon. I have been looking at the 'other' types of coverings, Paracord and such. There's a lot of nice work out there in all sorts of material. But I want this to be a total leather project. I've done a blade and the handle is out of walnut and I would like to do a grip, don't want to cover all the wood, from leather I cut the lace for myself. Thanks Keep on Smilin Jim

Hi folks Thanks Knotthead and you were right Major. I just wasn't seeing what I saw. The "covering knot" is just a simple 5 part 4 bight turkshead. Realized it was just presented in a different way. But I will gladly take any information you have Knothead. I've been playing with braiding and knotting here lately and have bought several books. Guess my next project is something with a pineapple knot. And now I know its an interweave based on a turks head too. I've made myself a skiving knife and would like to braid/cover the handle. Any suggestions? Keep on Smilin Jim

Thanks Clay, just getting older and better. At least it sounds good to say that. LOL Keep on Smilin Jim

Hi folks Major, that's what I've been using too. But I like the barrel (gaucho?) type of knot used. Knothead, on pages 101 to 103 he gives info on a covering knot but I haven't been consistant. Today at work, I've got some sitting time, I did 2 pretty nice knots. But I can't consistantly reproduce them. Found some more directions on outdoors magizine. com . But again I cannot consistantly repeat the weave of the knot. Easier to follow the pics than the text. Is the knot actually a gaucho type knot or what is the correct terminology? Saw your pics in your gallery Knothead, nice. Keep on smilin Jim

Any special knott for covering stops or backbraiding ends. Got the book from tandy on "Braiding Fine Leather" but can't follow his example well. Any help is appreciated. Keep on Smilin Jim B

Where can I find something on easy pineapple knots. A simple tutorial, I'm old and cranky and forget a lot so I need simple. Want to use for covering tool handles. Or any orther suggestions would be appreciated. Keep on smilin Jim

Nice work lady, as always. I'm ashamed to post the last wallet I did. But I use it every day and I don't have to tell people I made it. Keep on smilin Jim

Art remarked of the Tandy stores in Atlanta and Montgomery. I've frequented the Montgomery store quite a lot and there are just no classes. The manager held a few last year and even gave me some one on one with lacing. He puts up flyers and mailouts but just doesn't get any response except from me and maybe one or two others. Just not enough interest I guess. Store does well enough on mail order to maintain. I visit Nick and show him some of my work, which he critiques, but he says there is just no interest in anything except holsters, knife sheaths and belts. That's fine but I like different. Keep on Smilin Jim

Really nice work lady. Looking forward to seeing it completed. I've got some designs to send to you that I think you will like. It's some tatoo flash. I'm about to get another couple of tats. Guess I'm just getting old and crazy. Rephrase that, I'm already old. Keep on smilin Jim

Good work, post progress or finished please. I like the style. Jim

Tandy sells a kit so you can make any screwback concho a snap. You get 10 screws and washers to use. Check new itemsin catalogue Jim

Good work Oscar. Yours is different than that of others posted here so lets see some more. Good detail and coloring. Keep smilin Jim