entiendo Report post Posted March 8, 2011 I didn't think I'd ever finish this set. And I didn't cut off the crooked button. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggiebraider Report post Posted March 9, 2011 Great job, especially on the reins buttons......HANG THE REINS STRAIGHT DOWN!!!!! lol it gave me th willies looking at them all wadded up like that on the fence. Would love to see some up close shots of both the reins and headstall. CW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acox4t4 Report post Posted March 9, 2011 Very Nice !!! I can't wait to give my first pair of reins a try. How many roo hides does it take to make a pair?? LOL my first two roo hides only made 1 pair of hobbles and so far a couple braclets, I've got alittle lace left but not a whole lot. Trial and ERROR with it being my first try cutting lace and I think I must have wasted alot or I'm way off on how much lace I thought you could get. So just wondering how many hides it took you so that I know I would need to order atleast double that. hehe. I greatly enjoy seeing your work, its artwork looking at it. Thanks Annette Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
entiendo Report post Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) That's a 4 plait bridle, about a half a hide, give or take depending how fancy. 8 plait bridle is about a hide, again, depending on the size of the hide and how fancy the bridle. Reins are about a hide too. Those have a 4 plait kangaroo core then there are buttons under some of the buttons you see, so there is more leather there than it appears, and the strings for the buttons add up. I'll post a couple more photos. Edited March 9, 2011 by entiendo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spence Report post Posted March 9, 2011 Beautiful work - As always ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megabit Report post Posted March 9, 2011 Very nice work like always. Only thing I don't care for is the braided connectors and trigger clips on the reins. I like to see the rein connectors done in a thin leather like latigo (not braided). That way you build in a weak point that will break vs possibly injure your horses mouth in a wreck. Your braiding looks great though and I really like that headstall. Well I think one of those buttons might be a little crooked. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
entiendo Report post Posted March 9, 2011 The customer wanted the snaps. I don't like them at all. I tried to talk her out of them. At first she wanted me to attach the snap directly to the reins. I couldn't do it. Beautiful kangaroo reins with scissor snaps. LOL No way. We compromised by adding the snaps to the rein connectors. I do like rein connectors though, I wouldn't want latigo myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megabit Report post Posted March 9, 2011 The braided ones sure do look nice, I'd just rather have something that would break vs hurting my horse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
entiendo Report post Posted March 10, 2011 Reins would have to be pretty weak to break away, better off with a weaker bridle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 Nice work ! You've come a long ways. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megabit Report post Posted March 10, 2011 Reins would have to be pretty weak to break away, better off with a weaker bridle. What I am talking about is I would want the connector (not the actual reins) to break easier, so if the reins get hung up on something in a wreck the connector breaks instead of cutting up the horses mouth. Here is the set of reins I made (my braiding isn't as nice as yours) that shows the thin leather connectors I used. finished romal reins by ss1442, on Flickr and here are some that Martin Black sells. Not trying to start a fight just trying to explain my comments. All of your stuff sure is nice. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8thsinner Report post Posted March 10, 2011 I have never really thought about making horse tack, but I am amazed at the stuff your doing these days. It's absolutely stunning, I am sitting here just counting up the hour or so to do two buttons for each button button....Ouch. How long did the whole set take? I am also curious about what knots you use to do the foundations, I would guess most of the grip is spanish rings under, but maybe a gauco with a spanish ring on top to get the circular effect on those pineapples??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
entiendo Report post Posted March 10, 2011 We all have our preference Megabit, it's OK, I don't think you are trying to start something. if my horse was to step on his reins and panic, the bridle would slide open and release the bit from his mouth. I like having a way out too. Train, train, train, always training but still accidents can happen. 8th Sinner...Yes quite a lot of work in these. The pineapple knots don't have anything under them. The herringbone buttons have 4 bite herringbone buttons with 1/8" string under them so they have a rounder shape. I didn't like the look of them when I used a Spanish ring. The nice even shape is easier for me to obtain with a smaller herringbone. I've also found that I like to put a 4 bight herringbone on the terminal knots as well. It make for a MUCH nicer end button. Strangely I think adding a small button under a larger saves me a lot of time in shaping and rolling when I want a round button, so I might even come out even. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brock Report post Posted August 21, 2011 We all have our preference Megabit, it's OK, I don't think you are trying to start something. if my horse was to step on his reins and panic, the bridle would slide open and release the bit from his mouth. I like having a way out too. Train, train, train, always training but still accidents can happen. 8th Sinner...Yes quite a lot of work in these. The pineapple knots don't have anything under them. The herringbone buttons have 4 bite herringbone buttons with 1/8" string under them so they have a rounder shape. I didn't like the look of them when I used a Spanish ring. The nice even shape is easier for me to obtain with a smaller herringbone. I've also found that I like to put a 4 bight herringbone on the terminal knots as well. It make for a MUCH nicer end button. Strangely I think adding a small button under a larger saves me a lot of time in shaping and rolling when I want a round button, so I might even come out even. I agree it's a bit more work but the overall look is much nicer! Your work looks very good havent been on here in quite a while! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherpownder Report post Posted August 21, 2011 Very nice gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
entiendo Report post Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks guys. This is a pretty old post, nice to see you posting again brock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bevan Report post Posted August 22, 2011 I didn't think I'd ever finish this set. And I didn't cut off the crooked button. Very nice work Mate ,,, yes i can see the shabbie work you have done ,,, but but but still very nice ,,, lol Cheers mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
entiendo Report post Posted August 22, 2011 Yup very shabby. Maybe one of these days I will braid as well as you do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted August 22, 2011 Strangely I think adding a small button under a larger saves me a lot of time in shaping and rolling when I want a round button, so I might even come out even. I so agree with that... Nice work. B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
