rcsaddles

<a href="http://s604.photobuc...ipebandside.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i604.photobuc...ipebandside.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s604.photobuc...slidebutton.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i604.photobuc...slidebutton.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Here are ttwo different patterns for the hatbands we will be braiding in the class in Sheridan. Hope the link works.

So far, 11 people have signed up for this class. I need to know by Friday how many books to order for the class. I have to order from Australia and need time to get them here. Yesterday I braided a hatband just for the practice and tonight I will braid one for time so I know about how long it should take in Sheridan. I am really looking forward to the class. Had one guy call and ask about it and then signed up. We will discuss different patterns as well as material. Also rawhide if interested. I'll try to answer all questionsasked. Hope everyone has agreat day.

Last I heard there were 9 people signed up for this class.

Pull tight, braid loose. It's also in the RonEdwards books.

The show in Sheridan is about a month and a half away. Anyone interested, I am teaching a Beginners Braiding class on Friday, May, 18th. With your registration you will receive the book, Plaits, Round and Flat written by Ron Edwards. They are actually better than I thought they would be. Some of the best braiding books written in my opinion. Cost of the class is only $75.00 and we will be braiding a six strand hatband of kangaroo lace. Probably only have black or brown as a color choice unless I get some requests for other color. The hatband will start out round, go to flat and then back to round. Should be a great time. Anyone interested can contact the Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal to register and by all means, feel free to contact me with any questions you have.

Aboslutely beautiful, Rob.

Welcome aboard. This is a great forum and there is, IMHO, more knowlege here than anywhere else.

Try Double Diamond Halters in Gallatin Gateway, MT. I know the owner and he is a really neat guy and if he does not have a supplier in your area will probably work with you. www.doublediamondhalters.com Hope something works our for you.

I am looking for the rings to hold a Day Planner. Itis one ofthe seven (7) ring type and would like it to be two (2) inch rings. Anyone know where I might be able to find these? Thanks in advance.

I havemade stock whips out of both burgandy latigo and the Indian Tan Latigo. The Indian Tan will give you a real workout while braiding. Not as soft and supple as the burgandy stuff. Lots of people also use parachute cord for whips. That will also help keep the cost down. I don't braid a lot of whips so take this all with a grain of salt. Just my opinion but I really like the Indian Tan Latigo.

Not sure how many times you will hear this but my condolences to you and his family. I met Jan in Sheridan about 3 years ago. What a neat guy. Was willing to talk to people and share his testimony. I know the man was a Christian which is what is most important to me but also he was one of those kind of people you could meet on the street and just talk with. There are fewer and fewer of that type of person around today. Clay, I pray for grace and peace for you and his family. Just rest assured that he is in a better place. In reading your post here, there is no doubt in my mind, you were as special to him as he was to you.

Springfield Leather has the 3 and 6 ring but not the 7 ring. Thanks for the help anyway.

I was asked to make a couple of Day Planner covers. I'm looking for the rings that hold the papers inside. Needs to be the seven ring gang and hoping to get them in 2 inch rings. Anyone got any ideas where to find them? Thanks

That is just beautiful work. What is the braid called and where might I be able to the pattern? Once again, Beautiful.

If you still need these, send me a pm or e-mail ar rcsaddles@yahoo.com and I will help you out.

Looks to me to be a 6 plait. Only thing is,usually a 6 round has a core. Might be why the rope looks a little funny. Going from round to flat or flat to round is not that difficult. Takes a little to get the right strand going but very easy to figure out. Parachute cord will probably work. Check out Double Diamond Halters. Not sure what Pete uses but pretty much the same thing you are looking at.

Looks great Brian. I'm sure your Pastorwill love it.

I would suggest you let the rawhide dry some befoer trying to cut it. Try letting it dry to soft but not floppy and see if that will help. Also, make sure your blade is very sharp.

I can only guess some things here as we need a little more info to give good advise. You are cutting rawhide strings, yes? If so, the strap cutter is probably not the right tool. I use the Australian Strander for cutting rawhide strings, or lace. Yes, the moisture will make a lot of difference. My guess is it was too wet. Needs to be a little firm to be able to cut good lace. I have never tried to cut lace from a small circle like you are doing. Give us more information and we will all be happy to help, imho.

Looking at the pictures in both fig 3 and 4, I would say the twist would be wound fairly tight but just so you can run your string under it on the way back down. You will probably have to use your fid to getthe string under each place but that is to be expected. Spacing between the twist should be enough that the string you are bringing back down, is just touching the strand on each side. That is what I see in the pictures. Keep us informed on how it works for you.