Covers the common repairs for Australian Stock Saddles such as repairing the panesl, replacing a girth strap, replacing sweat flaps, replacing the seat, fixing a loose seat and sewing the seat to the panel.
Intended for the experienced plaiter, but the beginner will be able to tackle some of the projects.
Plaiting names into whips/belts, crocodile ridge plaits, fastening a whip fall, and a section on repairing whips and making a whipmaker's plaiting pliers.
Instructions for 12 new plaiting projects, and is intended for the more advanced student.
Instructions for 5 belts, 3 pocket knife pouches, 2 knife sheaths, and a pen pouch.
All the popular lacing techniques explained. Whip Stitch, Wide Whip, Mummy Wrapping, Back Whip, Cross Stitch, Round Braid, Single, Double and Triple Cordover,Lazy S, Dot Stitch, Baggin's Stitch. Flat lacing, and Round Braid on a flat surface and more.
Includes instructions on the tools required for lacing, and some hints to overcome problems you might encounter.
A small booklet recounting the author's trip aboard the Bass Strait trader Rhona-H. Includes a knotting pattern to make a rope mat which the author noted on board the boat.
Collection of rhymes remembered from Ron Edwards' childhood in the Geelong district of Victoria around 1935-1945.
Australian Folklore - Occasional Paper No. 20. 56 pages.
A low priced book on knots for most situations.
Illustrates a large number of knots used for decorative work on board sailing ships, as well as the more practical ones, monkey's fist, diamond knot, star knot etc.
In addition there is a section on the common knots used on land.
Table of contents is below the 'related items' so you can peruse the knots the book illustrates.
If you are into horses, you need this book.
Step by step instructions on 29 useful knots and details of how to make two sorts of bridles, a headstall and a halter - all from rope.
Table of Contents is below the 'related items' on this page.
A useful collection of all the basic plaits with applications for people on the land, to make whips and reins, and also for boaters for mooring ropes on boats.
Step by step instructions for flat plaits from 3 - 20 strands, and round plaits from 3 - 12 strands.
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