Members ruthless Posted April 7, 2009 Members Report Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) 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 Quote
Members DG Leather Posted April 7, 2009 Members Report Posted April 7, 2009 Maybe this site would help you.....look at this "secret braid" http://www.ohboydenterprises.com/Instructi...rBracelets.html Quote
Members 2MadJacks Posted April 7, 2009 Members Report Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) 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 Quote
Members ruthless Posted April 7, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 7, 2009 That easy?! It looks fancy! Quote
Members 2MadJacks Posted April 7, 2009 Members Report Posted April 7, 2009 yep they look complicated at a glance, good luck Quote
HorsehairBraider Posted April 7, 2009 Report Posted April 7, 2009 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. Quote They say princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom. - Ben Jonson http://www.beautiful-horses.com
Members rawhide1 Posted April 7, 2009 Members Report Posted April 7, 2009 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 Quote
Members 2MadJacks Posted April 7, 2009 Members Report Posted April 7, 2009 thats a good idea, I have always known them as paddle bits. and thanks for the tip Quote
Members tonyc1 Posted April 7, 2009 Members Report Posted April 7, 2009 Yeah, we call them Spade bits down here in Tassy. Tony. Quote
Contributing Member UKRay Posted April 7, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted April 7, 2009 ruthlessIf 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 Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
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