The simplest of saddles, the Mongolian Saddle was designed for long days of riding across the open plains. This book provides the plans to make a tree, and build a saddle which is a valid alternative to the more standard stock or general purpose saddle. Detailed illustrations by Ron Edwards clarify the written instructions.
The plaited kangaroo stockwhip is a prized posession amongst whipmakers and Australian stockmen.
A top quality whip takes a long time to make, and because of this it can be expensive. With this book you should be able to make your own kangaroo stockwhip for a fraction of the cost of a purchased one made by a good whipmaker.
If you have never made a whip before, you may be better off starting with Whipmaking Book One. The kangaroo stockwhip is a complicated item, because the strands you plait are finer than cowhide whips, and these are plaited over a four plait whip, so it is two whips in one.
Seems impossible! A plait in the middle of a strap without cutting the ends! Easy if you know how.
Plain instructions on how to make a 4 and 6 plait redhide or greenhide whip, the common stockwhip of the bush. Each step is clearly illustrated, how to form the belly, plait the whip, attach the fall and cracker and make the handle. Diagrams for 6,8, and 12 plaits are also illustrated.
Not intended for beginners but for those who can make a plain whip and now want to work some patterns into the handle. Most of the designs are for 12 to 16 strands but will adapt to a greater number of strands once some skill has been gained.
Instructions for several articles from old leather catalogues with designs combining the charm of bygone days with today's look. Includes a pocket notebook and card case, saddle bags and purses.
A series of articles from early farming magazines first published around 1930-40s when farmers still tanned their own hides and made much of their own gear.
Although some of the ingredients are now hard to get, in general the information is very sound, and this still remains one of the best books on the subject.
A useful and decorative knot used by whipmakers and even sailors.
This book presents the most common and useful turk's heads,with step by step instructions.
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The most popular belt in the bush is the plaited kangaroo lace belt. They're strong, look good and last a long time.
Detailed instructions on making plaited belts from 8-16 strands, even a beginner can make a useful belt. Various patterns are illustrated.
All travellers should have a money belt. This gives you lots of designs to suit all sorts of situations.
Some can take items such as passports, others are almost undetectable as money belts. For the professional leatherworker, this book has 10 functional designs.