Eaglenestcowboy Report post Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) New to the site, I am very interested in making a reata. I watched a video on YouTube just for fun, and the guy cuts the rawhide wet and hangs it on the fence then scrapes it then throws it in a tank and fleshes then sizes it down into strings. What I would like to know is all the tools I will need to start this project. Edited September 5, 2018 by Eaglenestcowboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglenestcowboy Report post Posted September 5, 2018 And if that is the correct way to do it. Link to video: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted September 5, 2018 Wow! That was an interesting video! Wonder how many man hours go into making one of these? Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglenestcowboy Report post Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) I’ve read around and about 70 hours for some. Edited September 5, 2018 by Eaglenestcowboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted September 5, 2018 I can believe it, but hardly seems worth it. If pay rate is $20/hr, that’s a $1400 rope! Sure looks nice though. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglenestcowboy Report post Posted September 5, 2018 Would really like to braid one. Might just buy rawhide then cut the string though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BattleAx Report post Posted September 5, 2018 The Cowboy way, It is nice how they don't waste anything.... That is a very cool video... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
