Title :Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather
Braiding.
Author : Bruce Grant
Publication Date : December 1972
Price: US $20.27
Hardcover - 556 pages
Grant's survey of leather braiding is an essential reference for
those interested in leather working, covering riatas, bosals,
quertas, whips, fancy knots and more. The author also covers methods of
duplicating complicated knots from an extant piece. The book expands
on his earlier volume "How to Make Cowboy Horsegear".
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Title : Whips and Whipmaking
Author : David Morgan
Publication Date : December 1972
price: US $7.96
Paperback.
Testimonial:
I met Mr. Morgan after owning this book. He is a person who knows
what he is talking about, either in printed or first hand
information. The general view on such a beautiful craft makes you
aware of the different circumstances which led to different styles
and handling. It also, helps you learn many of the basic techniques,
such as braiding, paring, cutting, making knots, dee belts and hat straps.
You can't make a whip from this book (let's say a finely braided kangaroo
whip), but, as he states, much of whipmaking is empyrical; you have to be
open-minded and try everything you have at hand to improve your skill,
always trying to keep up with excellent quality. Be sure to analyze and
understand his formulas for the width of strands and diameter. This is,
mostly, what will lead you to good shaped thongs (though balance,
appearance, and tightness in braiding will be gained gradually).
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Title :The Complete Book of Tanning Skins and Furs
Author : James E. Churchill
Publication Date : November 1983
Price: US $13.27
Hardcover - 224 pages
This book has been continuously in print since 1983 and has many thousands
of satisfied readers. A must have.
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Title :Practical Leather Technology
Author : Thomas C. Thorstensen
Publication Date : February 1993
Price: US $42.50
Hardcover - 4th edition
Just as the book title implies. Another great leather book by
Thomas C. Thorstensen.
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