Members bucksnort Posted October 31, 2013 Members Report Posted October 31, 2013 Finished a little earlier for an order. Reins are 8 strand square, romal is 12 strand square. I liked KAW's method of attaching the popper so well, I stole it. Buck Quote
rcsaddles Posted October 31, 2013 Report Posted October 31, 2013 Very nice. You make your own rawhide, correct? Also, what width lace did you use? Quote
Members Leatherpownder Posted October 31, 2013 Members Report Posted October 31, 2013 Well done! Quote
Members bucksnort Posted November 1, 2013 Author Members Report Posted November 1, 2013 Thank you guys. Joe, I make most of my own rawhide, I have purchased some from Bill Confer & was always pleased with the quality, it just costs less to make my own as I get most of my hides for free. I used 1/8 strings 1/16 thick for the reins & romal & 3/32 about 1/32 thick for the buttons. Buck Quote
Members barbiesdude Posted November 3, 2013 Members Report Posted November 3, 2013 Awesome work! How did you do the turnback for the popper? Quote
Members bucksnort Posted November 3, 2013 Author Members Report Posted November 3, 2013 Thank you much. When I reach the turnback I drop from 12 strands to 8 ( makes the loop a smaller diameter & nicer looking) & then back braid the turnback under a couple of strands. This & the cutoff ends of the strands I drop are covered with the button. I think this is plenty stout as before I put the button on I hang it with a 20 # weight to dry & I've never had one pull apart. Thanks again, Buck Quote
Members Peter T Posted November 5, 2013 Members Report Posted November 5, 2013 Nice work, Buck! Pete Quote
Members bucksnort Posted November 5, 2013 Author Members Report Posted November 5, 2013 Thank you Pete. Quote
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