Buckskin any good for braiding?

[megabit]

I have a friend who just got a big buck in ID and he plans to try to tan the hide himself with the brains and send it to me. Anyone ever try to cut string from buckskin? How did it work out?

Thanks In Advance,

Mike

[pete]

I have a friend who just got a big buck in ID and he plans to try to tan the hide himself with the brains and send it to me. Anyone ever try to cut string from buckskin? How did it work out?

Thanks In Advance,

Mike

you MIGHT try it for low stress projects-it stretches like crazy and won't hold up (keep its shape) well regardless of the braid. It will lose its shape with a load on it. Hard to cut evenly in long strips- leave it for decorations and "dangly" stuff.

This has been my experience.

pete

[Jim]

Hey Mike,

Here's the answer to the lace cutting problem. (View the PDF.) This little lace cutter will get you a good 25 feet of lace out of a square foot of deer hide. I forgot the name and model number, but once you see it you will be able to spot it in a catalog.

I've used Brain Tanned deer to make mocassins and the laces are quit strong. But, braided they are only good for purse staps and such.

Hope this helps,

Jim

Lace Cutter.pdf

Lace Cutter.pdf

[megabit]

Thanks guys, that mostly fit with what I was thinking. Lots of stretch and real soft.