Members KarlB Posted October 21, 2013 Author Members Report Posted October 21, 2013 Hello KarlB, Can you please show me a drawing of the "Turk Head" you want to do ? Hello, Fanador! A pleasure to make your acquaintance! I managed to figure out the Turk's Head knot that we needed on the handles, thanks to help from members on here and an excellent book by Bruce Grant, "The Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding." Here is a picture of one of my "practice" knots. I'm sorry, but I searched through my pictures for a better one of the steering wheel, but I can't find one! When I'm in the shop tomorrow I'll try to remember to take a close up picture of the stitching. Thanks for replying and good luck with your project! Karl Quote
Members fandaor Posted October 21, 2013 Members Report Posted October 21, 2013 Wow ! This is how they made the extermity of the handles ? Impressive ! Do you know how you will fix it on the handle ? Quote
Members KarlB Posted November 1, 2013 Author Members Report Posted November 1, 2013 Wow ! This is how they made the extermity of the handles ? Impressive ! Do you know how you will fix it on the handle ? Well, the steering wheel is locked up in storage until we need it... looks like it will be a while! So I did not get the chance to take some new pictures, sorry, Fandaor! But to answer your question (and I apologize for the delay - I've been crazy busy!) about affixing to the handle, it's quite simple: I just start the Turkshead by pulling the lace UNDER one of the strands in the handle. I tie it wet (using saddle soap) and once it dries, it is a nice snug fit. I hope they have more similar projects for me in the near future! Look for "Restoration Garage" on The History Channel to see more of our projects, too! You might even see ME!! LOL KarlB Quote
Members ibenu Posted February 15, 2014 Members Report Posted February 15, 2014 Just wanted to give a super thanks for this thread--- Creative mayhem has been "saddled" with reproducing a riding crop X 3 that has his knot--- MUcho appreciated guys! Quote LeatherMonsters.com Come see their stories and share the monster love:)
Members KarlB Posted February 16, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 16, 2014 I'm glad you found some help here, Ibenu! I'm a beginner with the weaving and knots myself, mostly I just do sheaths and holsters. But if there's any way I can be of assistance, please ask! And almost everyone here will help if they can! Good luck with the riding crops! Karl Quote
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