This is a neat belt plait that is a relative of another plait, known as the Brown Snake.
There are some attractive Box Patterns included for the worker who likes a challenge, and a new heel knot is explained.
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.
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 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.
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.