barra Report post Posted February 10, 2008 I have no idea how this happened but it appears that a roo skin and some pre cut roo lace fell into my bag when I packed for my present locality. My question is putting aside the usual materials for a Bosal core. can anyone think of some alternatives. I am limited to what I can get access to tho I have access to electrical cord Optic fibre cable Maybe some wire rope (but i think if the flag pole fell down someone would get upset) I'm not reaaaaal sure about the Det Cord either Barra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Bell Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Barra, While you can use just about anything you want to make a bosal core you have to use rawhide to make a GOOD bosal core. It is the life in the rawhide that gives the bosal its life. There was a time in the 60's and 70's maybe even into the 80's when cable cores were popular in the States but they were being used by folks that didn't truly understand the subtlety of training with a good bosal with a rawhide core either twisted or braided. Not just my opinion. Vaya Con Dios, Alan Bell Stop that train!!! I'm leavin'! Bob Marley - Stop That Train Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barra Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Alan. My bad. I did not specify that making a Bosal is mainly for grins and giggles, to hone techniques and to alleviate the boredom while on deployment. It was not really meant to be a functional bosal. Barra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opagon Report post Posted February 10, 2008 If I was you I would be on a scavenger hunt for rope scraps...... They could be braided together for the diameter you want. Hose of a sort would work if the diameter isnt too large. If you have a full hide - Maybe using the belly and leg scraps for a core. They can be stripped and braided or if you have a wide enough piece, tightly rolled with a little glue for a core. Hope that helps, Heather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracyMoss Report post Posted February 10, 2008 why not braided 550 cord. You should have plenty of that. I think that would even work as a keeper not just practice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roo4u Report post Posted February 10, 2008 try used lariat rope...i got one started around a used rope core...bought the lariat used at my feed store for $5.00(used at a tournament or a clinic) i believe ropers supply sells them. so far the one im working on seems to have decent life to it, and i believe it will make a nice transition bosal when i go to two rein on my mare. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorsehairBraider Report post Posted February 11, 2008 Barra - it seems that one of the things you have access to is the internet. I don't know your situation - are you not able to order rawhide on the internet for some reason? Or if you are just making this for fun, what would you normally use, and could you order whatever that is? I know full well there are many reasons that would not work. One of the reasons I always have is "I can't afford it" but I thought it might be worth mentioning. After that, rope would be the first thing I would suggest, since it won't be used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted February 11, 2008 Barra If ya can't find anything let me know and I'll get it together and send it to ya. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daviD A Morris Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Barra, One of the best cores you can get for a bosal is the guts out of the down-tube of an old shearing plant. Now I know that will be all gobledy-gook to an emerican. But to an ausie it just means, find an old shearing plant, remove the down-tubes and and pull out the "guts". traditionly (up till about 40 years ago) they were made of twisted rawhide. thats why if some-one accidently ran the machinery in the reverse direction the guts would unwind and make one big mess. These days they are made from some kind of solid plastic which also makes for excelent bosal cores. The only problem is that they all come in just one size. they are about 3/8" to 1/2" somewhere in that range. If you are anywhere a rural supplies outlet just buy the new gut (or core) for shearing plant down-tubes. regards dam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barra Report post Posted February 12, 2008 (edited) Great idea. I know exactly what your referring to. I will be back home in Australia in a few months so will have a squiz at Elders or something similar. Geez I miss Vegemite, Tim Tams and I feel like a Tuohy's or Two. I'm sure the Durries are made of Camel dung here so I gave em the flick. The RSL did send care packages for Xmas and there were ANZAC Bikkies inside so we were pretty stoked Diggers on the wrong side of the world. Barra Edited February 12, 2008 by barra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Bell Report post Posted February 12, 2008 I'm sure that made sense to someone? Anyways, the twisted cores inside of tubes used to be what they shipped paper on too here in the States and that is what Duff Severe used to use for his bosal cores way back when. I believe there was a paper mill in Pendleton that they got the cores from. Vaya Con Dios, Alan Bell Many people will fight you down when you see Jah light Bob Marley - Exodus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denise Report post Posted February 12, 2008 I recognized Tim Tams and Vegemite. Tim Tams - loved them. Vegemite - just as well its on the other side of the world from me! Keep your head down and stay safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daviD A Morris Report post Posted February 12, 2008 I recognized Tim Tams and Vegemite. Tim Tams - loved them. Vegemite - just as well it on the other side of the world from me! Best report I ever heard from an American about vegemite was, "it makes for great axle-grease" dam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted February 12, 2008 It is a little better than that Marmite you get for breakfast in England. Whatever you do, don't spread it on too thick it tastes a little like tar. Art Best report I ever heard from an American about vegemite was, "it makes for great axle-grease"dam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAW Report post Posted February 13, 2008 If your not going to use it use whatever you can find the right size,( take abunch of toilet paper and twist it up into a core). HaHaHa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
