Hedge Report post Posted February 15, 2015 Got an order for a set of split reins with a keeper and latigo poppers.The reins are kept to one side so I used a lighter weight latigo for the poppers just to keep the weight down when she overhauls. 8 plait 'roo over leather core. They feel like butter in your hands. Hope she likes 'em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Report post Posted February 15, 2015 If she doesn't kick her bum. They are very sweet! Wish I could make those. They might be a little too light for me though, as I prefer heavy reins, but these look really nice and one doesn't see these kinds of reins a lot anymore. How long are they? And how long did it take you to make them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basically Bob Report post Posted February 15, 2015 Nice work, for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bgl500 Report post Posted February 15, 2015 Very impressive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oltoot Report post Posted February 15, 2015 Very nice work but this little caveat from personal experience. It makes for a puzzle in design but any kind of knot on the end of braided split reins can be unpleasant if reins slip clear through your hands and makes for undesirable catching when layed over something. All that said, I still would not trade back to regular reins especially when I figure out a best of both worlds way to finish ends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted February 15, 2015 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedge Report post Posted February 15, 2015 If she doesn't kick her bum. They are very sweet! Wish I could make those. They might be a little too light for me though, as I prefer heavy reins, but these look really nice and one doesn't see these kinds of reins a lot anymore. How long are they? And how long did it take you to make them? Thanks, Thor. Yeah, most braided reins are simpler 3 and 5 plait flat braid. I prefer to do this style. They're 71/2 feet long. As far as time...if you weren't a fellow leather worker, I'd say 10 years (developing technique, skill and learning) .) But, between you and me, about a week. Nice work, for sure! Thanks, Bob. Very impressive. Thank you, bgl500. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedge Report post Posted February 15, 2015 Very nice work but this little caveat from personal experience. It makes for a puzzle in design but any kind of knot on the end of braided split reins can be unpleasant if reins slip clear through your hands and makes for undesirable catching when layed over something. All that said, I still would not trade back to regular reins especially when I figure out a best of both worlds way to finish ends. Thanks, oltoot. Understand the issue but, can't get away from that problem if you put poppers on the end. You can create a blunt end without knots but it doubles the length of your strings. Yeah, once you've had a good set of braided reins, it's hard to go back. Very nice! Thanks, Tramps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon P Report post Posted February 15, 2015 WOW!! Great work!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
