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Some time back, I found a method of cutting long, continuous straps from Latigo.  It involved rounding the corners on a side and cutting non-stop around the perimeter.  But I don't remember the details such as how to straighten the curves, limits to the curved portions, etc. 

Anyone have the info?  I've searched here for over an hour with no luck.

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You will never get it to straiten

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5 hours ago, TomG said:

Some time back, I found a method of cutting long, continuous straps from Latigo.  It involved rounding the corners on a side and cutting non-stop around the perimeter.  But I don't remember the details such as how to straighten the curves, limits to the curved portions, etc. 

Anyone have the info?  I've searched here for over an hour with no luck.

How wide of a strap are you talking about?

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5/8" to 3/4"

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5 minutes ago, TomG said:

5/8" to 3/4"

Might straighten by pulling straight or curving them opposite around a pole or round banister post.

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I seem to recall they said to wet them with saddle soap and do what you said. I'm trying to figure out how long a strap I can get out of a side and minimize my waste.

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 This is obviously for kangaroo lace that is much thinner but probably the same overall concept. 

https://youtu.be/w7LV8IHU7lw

Cheaney had a video for latigo lace but his cuts are pretty much just straight cuts. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OebTP5cY3g

Have you tried talking to any whip makers about how they go about doing it? May wanna hop on down to the subforum.

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10 hours ago, MADMAX22 said:

 This is obviously for kangaroo lace that is much thinner but probably the same overall concept. 

https://youtu.be/w7LV8IHU7lw

Cheaney had a video for latigo lace but his cuts are pretty much just straight cuts. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OebTP5cY3g

Have you tried talking to any whip makers about how they go about doing it? May wanna hop on down to the subforum.

Thanks Max.  I'll check into that

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