Braiding a Rawhide Quirt

I've been learning to braid rawhide and thought I'd put together a video while I built this quirt. The finished product is not a work of art, but certainly functional. If you're interested in learning a traditional skill, working with rawhide is a fun one that can help you make some of your own gear. For a brief article on rawhiding, visit: www.unhobbled.com/rawhiding/i...

[@seandepoppe6716]

Thanks for sharing. Good job

[@flyingaoutfitters]

You bet. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@GerardoRamirez-mb1sp]

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[@CORPORAL-dn7nn]

Outstanding job! Thank you for making this video.

[@flyingaoutfitters]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DrChattan]

Beautiful work but what is it used for?

[@flyingaoutfitters]

Thanks, DrChattan. I braided it because I had a lazy colt. I didn't want to dull him to my spurs, so I braided this quirt. To help motivate him, I could tap him with it and keep his sides more sensitive to my leg cues. Worked great and I hope to braid more in the future. Thanks for checking it out.

[@juliangonzales2916]

Buen trabajo👍👍👍Saludos

[@flyingaoutfitters]

Thanks, Julian! I've got a lot of work to do on the nosebutton knot on both ends, but a good start.

[@andriasimpson-russell9725]

I LIKE IT!! I have one of these but the top part by the "handle" unraveled and I have no idea how to do the braid? Where would you suggest to read or watch exactly how to do this particular braid?

[@flyingaoutfitters]

Thanks for the comment, Andria. I can say that the nose-button knot that covers both ends is very frustrating. I'm looking forward to doing some more braiding and trying to improve it. That being said, here are a few sources I hope can help you with your next braiding project: Here is a link to a video of a guy I'd say does a good job showing the process. His name is Eli and he is a really good braider. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i16vm2tqbayVqJo I'd also recommend, Tom Hall's braiding channel. He's got everything on there. www.youtube.com/@tomhallbraidingandknotsbym5433 I also have a copy of Bruce Grant's book, How to Make Cowboy Gear. Finally, a friend of mine recommended practicing with gutted paracord. It's easy to work with and you can practice over and over and over again without worrying about temper or string quality. For me, it was great advice. Hope this helps, and thanks again!

[@rogerauclair1670]

Very nice work.

[@flyingaoutfitters]

Thanks, Roger! I hope you enjoy the braiding videos.

[@rogerauclair1670]

@@flyingaoutfitters yes, I do enjoy them.

[@flyingaoutfitters]

Glad to hear it. Do you braid?@@rogerauclair1670

[@rogerauclair1670]

@@flyingaoutfitters yes I do, in the past I have braided some bolo ties from 1/8 inch leather using a Turk’s head / gaucho knots for the slide. A few years ago I also bought loads of various sizes and colours of paracord where I have also made bolo ties, bracelets and hat bands for my cowboy hats.

[@flyingaoutfitters]

Very cool. It's a rewarding craft. Sounds like you have experienced that. I'm looking forward to getting my new shop finished so I can get back at it before too long. @@rogerauclair1670

[@classicmane3775]

What is this trade used for; why would it be good to know?

[@flyingaoutfitters]

Rawhide has been used for quite a lot of things historically. These days, it seems it is most useful for making horse gear. As far as why it'd be good to know, I guess each person has to decide that for themselves. I like it because I enjoy making things, I appreciate history, and it helps me create useful things for myself and others. Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@jmweight9457]

This is awesome! How did you make your bevel tool? I don't want to drop $800 if I don't have to

[@flyingaoutfitters]

Glad you enjoyed it! The string cutter is actually a loaner from a friend of mine. He basically took some steel round bar and cut it vertically and at an angle. Then he drilled his hole and threaded it for the bolts. If I get some time this summer, I'm hoping to make my own. If I do, I might put together a video so people get some ideas at least. I know, they are crazy expensive. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@jmweight9457]

That's good to know, thank you. And yeah! I diy video would be awesome and super helpful!

[@l.d.b.r5141]

Is that natural rawhide or is it With color dye?

[@flyingaoutfitters]

Natural rawhide with the grain still intact. Thanks for checking it out

[@l.d.b.r5141]

@@flyingaoutfitters My first one was an old split rain with black and white gutted paracord. My second one was a maguey rope tail end with the warhide lace too thick to finish it properly.

[@flyingaoutfitters]

I see. Did you braid the paracord over the split rein? Did it work well? @@l.d.b.r5141

[@l.d.b.r5141]

@@flyingaoutfitters Yeah I did want a picture?

[@flyingaoutfitters]

That's ok. I appreciate it though. Did it work for you?@@l.d.b.r5141

[@frankgonzales2462]

More like arts and crafts video this guy is amateur but still not to bad?