How do I do these twists?

[ruthless]

Are there any books that give instructions on all the different kinds of twists and braids? I have the secret plait, but these are different I think?

Edited April 7, 2009 by ruthless

[DG Leather]

Maybe this site would help you.....look at this "secret braid"

http://www.ohboydenterprises.com/Instructi...rBracelets.html

[2MadJacks]

Its not the mystery braid. Its simply a slit in the center wherever you want your twist and then take the other end of the leash and pull it through. most of these are pulled through twice probably one cut. hope this makes since, James

Edited April 7, 2009 by 2MadJacks

[ruthless]

That easy?! It looks fancy!

[2MadJacks]

yep they look complicated at a glance, good luck

[HorsehairBraider]

For a book that shows all different kinds of braids, try Bruce Grant's "Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding". That one is in there but as explained, it's just a slit cut in the leather with the leather pulled through.

[rawhide1]

ruthless

If ya decide to do this get yourself some spade bits I think their called (flat wood drilling bits)

Use the same width of bit as the leather strap your working on. If your leather is 3/4" wide use a 3/4" bit to punch your slit in the center. Works great!!

Mike

[2MadJacks]

thats a good idea, I have always known them as paddle bits. and thanks for the tip

[tonyc1]

Yeah, we call them Spade bits down here in Tassy.

Tony.

[UKRay]

ruthless

If ya decide to do this get yourself some spade bits I think their called (flat wood drilling bits)

Use the same width of bit as the leather strap your working on. If your leather is 3/4" wide use a 3/4" bit to punch your slit in the center. Works great!!

Mike

MIke - the drill bits I'm thinking of have a spike in the middle to keep them centered - is that what you mean? Do you grind off the spike or what? Sorry, but I'm just not keeping up here! LOL