rgerbitz Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Hey all I had posted this prior to "incident". Thought I would try for a second opinion. Please let me know what you think. Thanks, Rob Gerbitz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Very nice looking Rob, i'm wanting to learn this braiding thing, it intriques me greatly. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YRsaddles Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Nice work, I need to introduce you to my wife, shes been dying to learn to do that, how long did it take? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgerbitz Report post Posted January 8, 2008 I am still very new to braiding. The nose button took about 21/2 hours on the fouth and final attempt. the braiding around the core took about 11/2 hours. And the heel knot took about 2 - 3 hours. There were about 2 weeks of after work and weekends in hide prep and string cutting and beveling. I gave the bosal to a friend in trade for some ranch roping lessons. Even if I had charged him for it I might have made about 0.10 per hour. I sure did enjoy seeing it done. I am currently working on one for my wife... wonder what kind of trade we might come up with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chocolateducttape Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Looks great to me! Now I want to try the whole braiding thing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knotnutz Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Very very nice work. For those who are interested in the whole braiding/knotting thing, let me direct your gaze towards www.khww.net. I hope this is ok - I promote this site there, so guess turnabout might be fair play. Knotting & braiding are my specialties (braiding - accomplished. Knotting - not so much!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megabit Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Looks great. Making a bit hobble should be trivial for you after looking at this. What kind of cutter / beveler do you use? Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgerbitz Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Hey Mega, After seeing your bit hobble I was inspired to give one a try. Can't say that I was to pleased, but wife liked it, and slapped it on a bridle before I could let the dogs have it for a chew toy. Here is a picture of the beveler/cutter I use. Thank you for your input. I saw your hobble and the braiding looked good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites