How I cut my own leather lace for braiding and knot tying.

Before I cut a side of leather into lace to sell on our Etsy shop, I wanted to cut some and test it out on my own projects. This video I show how I cut, split and bevel leather lace for braiding and knots.
1/2 inch leather lace is available in my Etsy shop: bransonsgeneralstore.etsy.com...
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Useful leather work tools and supplies (Amazon affiliate links)
Perma-lok needle for braiding and lacing: amzn.to/3q2Lfgi
I also use a lacing fid: amzn.to/39fK9XU
The tool I use to cut lace: amzn.to/35sWQxc
Hand stitching needles I use: amzn.to/39ivStf
A nice set of pricking irons for punching stitching holes: amzn.to/35snEhj
Edge beveler: amzn.to/3bliXtr
Gum tragacanth to burnish edges: amzn.to/39a62ri
Round knife I used before I made my own: amzn.to/39iw7o9
Wing divider: amzn.to/3nt77jd
Rawhide mallet: amzn.to/2MSCkjr
Strap cutter: amzn.to/3q6aluU
Barge contact cement: amzn.to/35Hylgb
A more respiratory friendly glue: amzn.to/3bpsJuv
Basting tape: amzn.to/39kVFRw
Books and patterns I use (Amazon Affiliate links)
How to make holsters by Al Stohlman amzn.to/3putSFr
Holster and gunbelt patterns amzn.to/3ovqj0m
Pancake holster pattern by Slickbald amzn.to/3ouWA7B
Leather braiding by Bruce Grant amzn.to/3oxGU4l

[@rblood8076]

thank you it's good to see technics on beveling. I'm gonna try this and you made some common sense that made me think. thanks again.

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@bigdog69er96]

I enjoyed your leather videos. Helped me when I first started plaiting. And tying Turks head knots.

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad it helped.

[@ronbaker1280]

Great video! Very good editing! Thank you.

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

Thank you!

[@djecpamba]

Just so I understand, you cut this shoulder from a half hide? Purchased half inch wide strip from your Etsy site and am extremely pleased with my purchase. Some of the nicest leather I’ve received. Donald.

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

Yes I start with a side. I trim off the belly leather and some parts of the shoulder that are too stretchy for lace. Then I round out the ends and I can start cutting lace with the strander.

[@curley6531]

thanks for all information do you like your leather splitter? been thinking about getting one

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

It is a solid little tool. It only splits, you cannot use it to taper skive a strap like some of the more expensive splitters. I mostly use it for belt making. Like I mentioned in the video. It does come in handy for things like this because you can make the lace or strap a more consistent thickness. I will also use it when I need something like a 6 ounce strap but only have 8 ounce leather long enough to cut it out of.

[@TheOlegLviv]

Can you show how to make 8 strand gsucho braid around core with 2 different colors. Thanks in advance.

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

I have been planning to make a video about braiding with different colored strands. I have just not found the time for it yet.