Members KnotHead Posted April 29, 2009 Members Report Posted April 29, 2009 Hi all, I have been working on a dog leash project to keep my braiding skills honed in and to keep my old fingers from gettin to stiff. Making with smooth calf skin lace (1/8), over thick scrap roo lace core at 1/2" in circumference. The braid is a 12 strand herringbone. This is not done yet. Close up of where I brought it together at the top end and the start of the herringbone braid. Close up of the actual herringbone braid operations. I have not decided on how I will do the handle yet. I do have a couple of options in mind though. I will post a photo of the completed leash as soon as I get it all done. Over all length that I have to braid. Quote Best Regards, Brian Kidd
HorsehairBraider Posted April 29, 2009 Report Posted April 29, 2009 Nice... personally I prefer this to the 4-strand braid normally seen... but then I'm a braid-a-holic, and if you'd done it in 36 strands I'd have liked it even better! 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 KnotHead Posted April 29, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 29, 2009 The core really was not big enough for the 36 strands. However, when and IF I get an order for one. I will definitely post it here. Quote Best Regards, Brian Kidd
Members megabit Posted April 29, 2009 Members Report Posted April 29, 2009 Just cut the strands real thin then you could do the 36. This from the guy that gets lost after 8 strands. Quote
Members KnotHead Posted April 29, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) I would cut the strands but I am still waiting on my cutter/beveler to be completed. This from the guy that gets lost after 8 strands. Yer too funny... LOL... I really like your sense of humor... Edited April 29, 2009 by KnotHead Quote Best Regards, Brian Kidd
Members rawhide1 Posted April 30, 2009 Members Report Posted April 30, 2009 KnotHead Looking good!! I can't wait to see it finished. I have one to build in a couple months for a ladies B-day. So here's a ? what is the average length for a lead. She has a blue heeler I was thinking 3-4 feet. (I'm not trying to hijack your thread) Thanks for posting Mike Quote
Members buckskin1 Posted April 30, 2009 Members Report Posted April 30, 2009 that is a very nice leash. rawhide1, 6 foot is usually a good length for a general purpose leash. Quote
Members KnotHead Posted April 30, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 30, 2009 KnotHeadLooking good!! I can't wait to see it finished. I have one to build in a couple months for a ladies B-day. So here's a ? what is the average length for a lead. She has a blue heeler I was thinking 3-4 feet. (I'm not trying to hijack your thread) Thanks for posting Mike Since the average height of the cattle dog is around17 to 20 inches about 1.5 feet, I would estimate about 3.5 feet long, or even 4 feet depending on how tall the handler is. Quote Best Regards, Brian Kidd
Members rawhide1 Posted April 30, 2009 Members Report Posted April 30, 2009 Thanks fellas for the answers! Mike Quote
Members Spence Posted April 30, 2009 Members Report Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) I've got German Shepherds and I make mine 3, 4 & 5 ft long. They tend to get a bit edgy when in town, so a 6' would not work for me. I use my leads for training. And btw, that is an awesome braid you're doing there. I like the backbraid. Can't wait to see the finished product. Twelve is as high as my old ham hands can go anymore. Edited April 30, 2009 by Spence Quote Spence Mendoza, TX, USA
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