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    On 9/16/2020 at 4:09 PM, RevMoore said:

    I have done some knot work with paracord on a walking stick in the past. If I remember correctly, I used really small finishing nails to anchor them in place and then hid them under a turks head knot. A thought, (PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG) you could try soaking the leather. then braid it. when the leather dries it will shrink a bit and form to the stick. I would like to see the finished project either way..

    I believe soaking and stretching helps but when I tested my knot I realized this WILL slip especially as you put your weight on it when walking. I am considering finishing nails but with this knot the length adjusts itself slightly due to the variance in circumference so nailing the leather too soon would prevent me from tightening properly. My current plan of action is as follows: soak and stretch the leather, braid it, add two securing knots to the ends which I found in Bruce Grant's encyclopedia, plate 58 to be exact, and only then after tightening everything add a few finishing nails. Wish me luck LOL

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    Hello, I am new to leather braiding and am attempting to braid a leather handle cover for a walking stick. I chose the "Six thong multiple braid" from Bruce Grant's encyclopedia ( Paracord example visual) but am concerned that the leather handle will move around if I do not glue or attach it in some way. I've read affixing the leather lace with nails could help  but was wondering if anyone else had any suggestions. Any advice is much appreciated!

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