ponygirl Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Hi all, I'd like to make some hangers like this But I can't figure out how the braiding is done to connect the loop. Any explanations or links to instructions? I'm also interested in any other traditional leather hanger designs without any hardware. What weight latigo would you use to make a hanger like this? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Ponygirl, Those are just slots cut in the leather and the ends are woven back and forth thru eacch other via the slots. A bleeder tool is most commonly used to do this, but is in no way required...the slots can just be cut with a knife. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kseidel Report post Posted April 29, 2009 You can also cut them with a round or oval punch. Just try a scrap, you will find it is pretty easy. Keith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ponygirl Report post Posted April 29, 2009 ahha! i got it. thanks. i'm assuming it's best to use latigo for this if I wanted to sell them? What weight would you recommend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyguy Report post Posted May 14, 2009 ahha! i got it. thanks. i'm assuming it's best to use latigo for this if I wanted to sell them? What weight would you recommend? 5 to 7 oz. latigo should work well, the same as for heavier weight saddle strings. Others could be used but I think latigo would be the best choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
