Plait a name in a whip in the traditional method. Also explains how to do chain braid, sawtooth braid, 8 strand center weave, Lee's plait, repairing a broken whip or keeper, and a tying hitch for a whip.
Make your own little Australian Stock Saddle. Great for a trophy or a gift. Can be made using scraps of leather at virtually no cost. Easy enough for a beginner.
Most of the basic leatherworking tools can be readily made by anyone used to working with their hands. The techniques are simple and easy to follow.
You only need to make one tool rather than buy it new, and this book will have paid for itself!
This book is full of stitching projects from mobile phone cases to belts, caps, dog collars, containers for a variety of items.
You will learn to roll a thread,sew with one needle or two, and make a saddler's clamp.
Plaiting crocodile ridges into kangaroo hide belts. From the 8 strand plait with a single center ridge up to 14 strand double row, 6 strand triple row and 24 strand triple row designs.
Full instructions and illustrations.
Counterlining can add years to a saddle's useful life.
With the aid of this book any person should be able to cournterline his or her own traditional style stock saddle.
Step by step instructions and illustrations.
No true bushie would be seen without at least one pouch hanging from his belt!
Detailed instructions for making plain leather watch and knife pouches, as well as more complex plaited pouches.
Make a plain bridle with out rings or buckles, a bushman's extended head bridle or a Barcoo bridle.
Also covered is a more decorative plaited bridle, and a permanent bridle made from rope.
Make a plain leather belt into an attractive item by adding some decorative leather braiding. The techniques are simple and easy to learn.
Also included are instructions for making a flexible snakewhip.
A book for the complete beginner. How to buy leather, set up with basic tools, apply a design and colour the leather. Simple lacing techniques and a few easy projects to get you going. Some designs included.