Preparing Rawhide String from Soga

In this video, I demonstrate the preparation of rawhide strings for braiding while discussing some of the nuances that I think are important.
The video starts out with me doing the math for determining the body string width. I have a core that measures 3/8" in diameter, and I want a 12 strand body. After determining what width they need to be, I get to splitting, cutting, and beveling my strings.

[@dominictaylor6265]

Great work Eli. The way you go into the details is really clear. Thanks

[@eocapone]

Eli, this is a great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Very well explained.

[@RawhideEli]

Thanks!

[@jeanafranklin1231]

That's very satisfying. 🤗

[@gregkilgour4545]

You do a good job with your video, good explanation and clear audio. Is that a Len Yule string worker or did you make it up yourself. Congratulations on your graduation from vet school. Greetings from Queensland Australia.

[@RawhideEli]

Thanks! This is one of Len's cutters/bevelers

[@jobquijada9496]

hi Eli, the second tool you used is not the one used by LEN YULE? or did you make it? because I am making one that is the hansen string cutter !!! And it's taking me a long time lol. but the market price is at least $ 600dls !!! I think it's worth doing it hahaha, I really like your work, you should make more videos !!! What no one has told me of all those I have asked! How do they give that nice yellow color to rawhide ??? Mmmm in short, very good jobs that you have done Eli !!! Greetings from SONORA MEX ...

[@RawhideEli]

Hi, Job! Thanks for the comment. The string cutter and beveler I use are both made by a guy that Len Yule uses. I bought them both new from him, but I'm not sure if he has any more for sale. I plan on making plenty more videos as I get time. I'm just busy, so they're kind of slow going currently. As far as the yellowness of the hide goes, it's mostly a characteristic of the specific hide. Most animals with red hair are going to make a more yellow hide. I process mine using lime and vinegar, but I don't think it makes any difference in the color aside from getting rid of all the hair.

[@jobquijada9496]

@@RawhideEli Well, I hope and you have more time to make more videos because I really like them a lot like this Mexican Swivel Honda (Popsicle Honda) - Start to Finish, and Multiple string nouse botton!!! Your jobs do not ask anything of a gaucho rawhide job !!! And I know many Argentines, Chileans, Brazilians and my father who do sooo good jobs!!! Greetings again my friend ...

[@l.d.b.r5141]

Do you know of a diagram that shows you how to you cut a full hide according to what you're making?

[@lynnmileywerry98]

What type of splitter are you using and Where could I purchase one Thanks

[@RawhideEli]

My splitter is an Osborne 86 with an 8" blade. I got mine used from Bruce Johnson tools. Check his website.

[@Jeweled_and_tooled_customs]

Where can I get that splitter what brand is it

[@RawhideEli]

It's an Osborne 86 8" model. You can check out Bruce Johnson's shop to get a nice used splitter for cheaper than brand new. That's where I got mine

[@alfredovelezortiz8104]

Hola buenas donde se consigue la máquina para sacar los tientos Gracias feliz noche me puede regalar dirección o el contacto

[@RawhideEli]

The model of my machine is an Osborne 86. Sometimes, you can find used splitters on this website - brucejohnsonleather.com/leather-tools-sale/leather-bench-machines-sale

[@catunsempo1042]

Usted iso esa herramienta? O la venden

[@RawhideEli]

I do not

[@joealderete2470]

Hey i know you..?

[@RawhideEli]

Yessir!