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    The LCSJ is probably the only magazine of its kind here. I would highly recommend subscribing to it. If you are interestedin braiding, you can check out the Australian Plaiters and Whipmakers Association at www.apwa.org.au They try to produce a Journal 4 times a year. They have great articles about braiding and whipmaking. Many members world wide. Like the LCSJ they are always looking for members to send in how-to articles and such.

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    While in Australia in 1988, I bought a Ron Edwards book. I started braiding belts there. In 1993, my wife got me the Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding by Bruce Grant. In it I found Mary Fields who lived about 15 miles from me. I met her and see "took me under her wing" and taught me how to make and braid rawhide.

    In 2004 a friend talked me into going to Saddle Building School. My employer gave me a 6 week leave of absence to attend. I was blessed with most of the equipment I have also. Been doing leatherwork since 2004.

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    Bevan,

    You have a great time fishing. Last time I fished in Oz was in "88 in Morton Bay.

    "i have all summer to get this done" Wow that sounds great. It is about 20 degrees F here, wind about 15 MPH and snowing. Visibility down to less than 1/4 mile. Summer sounds good. Still want to see some pictures when this is complete.

    Great fishing.

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    Are you just doing a plaited strap? Any padding? Your plaiting looks great. I didn't count the strands but I bet you also cut your own lace. Looks great. Want to see a picture when finished and how it attaches to the gun.

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    If you Google rawhide lace you will be able to come up with some ideas for who sells rawhide lace. If it is white don't use it. It has been bleached and does not work as good as the natural stuff. Let us know what you decide to do. I make my own rawhide and cut my lace so I would be interested in knowing what is on the market.

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    You will probably not find a braider here that does not have the same story just a different item. I worked on a button for a quirt handle for about eight hours over three days. Could not get it right. Even studied the instructions for about an hour. I put it down and did not think or look at it for a few days. I picked it up one evening and in twenty minutes, had it done. I have no clue what I was doing wrong or what I did to make it right. Ah, the joy of braiding.

    Make sure you let us know when you get it done.

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    Bevan,

    I don't know about entiendo but I know you didn't ask for donations from us. Being in the early stages of the fundraiser just means we have more time to get our items sent to you. This will also help to reinforce to your daughter that there are people in this world who care about others even if they do not know them. My family is healthy and for that I thank God. I also believe God has given me the opportunity to help you and Jade. Please recinsider the offer and let us help in this.

    God Bless

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    Thanks everyone. Lets see if I can answer all the questions.

    That looks pretty cool. How do you attache the buckle? Megabit, I back braided the end and used a black Chicago screw. The customer wanted to add his own buckle.

    is that a d ring belt? and if so did you twist the strands so the flesh side is in on the end of the belt when it is in use? Tracy, I did not twist the strand at the beginning because it won't have double rings to be pulled through. Also, the biggest thing I have learned is when braiding, "pull tight, plait loose". Every time I pick up a strand I pull it before I braid it. Makes it easier to pull through and also helps me pull evenly. If I think about keeping it even I will mess up so I have learned to just braid and not think about that part.

    If you were going to add 2 strands of another colour (pink) (in a mix of natural and purple), where would you put them in the sequence? 8thsinner, I'm not sure how to answer this. I don't think it would work as a 16 strand but as a 14 strand, I would use 2 purple, 2 pink and then three natural.

    I will be making another one just the opposite in a few days so will post it when finished.

    Thanks again.

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