bucksnort Report post Posted December 31, 2013 Finished a little earlier today. Reins are 8 square split to two fours. Romal is 12 square. I made these to sell, but kind of like them, may have to keep them. I started braiding to make better stuff for myself than I could afford to buy, now I sell all the good stuff & keep the stuff I make mistakes on. Buck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcsaddles Report post Posted December 31, 2013 Those look great. Love the black rawhide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curlyjo Report post Posted December 31, 2013 Great job, Buck, definitly keepers. Brad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherpownder Report post Posted January 1, 2014 Nice gear Buck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrampaJoel Report post Posted January 1, 2014 Buck, Your reins and romal look fantastic! But I was wondering, What is this square braid you are so fond of ? Do you have a close up of it? Where might I find instructions on how it is done? Thanks Joel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bucksnort Report post Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks guys. GrampaJoel, My camera isn't good enough to get the detail, but if you braid 8 strands under 2 over 2 (12 is under 3 over 3, 16 is under 4 over 4) without a core you get 4 distinct faces. Opposing sides will match, on 2 side the v's are up & 2 sides are down. If you braid it over a core it will turn out round. This is kind of the old time ranch standard. Some like it because they can feel the difference between the reins & a riata. Since you're not braiding over a core, you use thicker strings which will take more abuse than thinner strings over a core. I also prefer the life & feel to reins with a core. Hope you all have a Happy & Prosperous New Year. Buck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megabit Report post Posted January 2, 2014 Sweet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrampaJoel Report post Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks bucksnort for the info. I think I might have to give the square plat a try just to see what it looks like. Joel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter T Report post Posted January 2, 2014 Nice work, Buck. Keep 'em I reckon. Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bucksnort Report post Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Thank you much. Joel, keep us posted on how they turn out. Buck Edited January 3, 2014 by bucksnort Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites