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    Leather braiding to bind on stirrup

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    Hi, gang. Does anyone happen to know a method to bind on the crossbow stirrup using thin strips of leather in a kind of basketweave pattern. Here are two examples of what I am talking about. It would be a great way to do this in the future, but I can't quite figure it out without help. Thanks, Dane
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    Post by mac Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:16 am

    Ok....I found the scraps of paper where I made those notes.

    I am trying to figure out how best to represent the bindings. When I try to do it schematically, it gets pretty hairy pretty fast. The alternative is to represent it in a series of diagrams. This is what I am leaning toward, but it will take some time to make them all up.

    The other issue is the question of the binding patterns where the cords pass through the mysterious holes on either side of the forward bolt rest, and in the "chin" of the tiller. I think I am seeing two variations on how this is done, but it can be very hard to interpret the pictures of the few examples I have seen. Since this seems to be typical of the earlier crossbows, I feel obliged to understand it fully and present it clearly.

    When I get my diagrams in order, I will probably start a new thread to present them. That will make the material easier to find again in the future.

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    Post by mac Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:23 am

    stoneagebowyer wrote:Just a heads up for those sourcing leather. I ordered a 50' role of deerskin 3/8" wide from Crazy Crow, an online supplier I have had great dealings with in the past. Great service and quality, and fast, too. Here is the link to the product I ordered. 50' ought to be more than enough. I'll be posting pictures of the weaving process once I get to that.

    http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=515-300-000

    Dane,

    Are you thinking to use the deerskin to bind on the stirrup? I fear that it will be way to stretchy. I have been using raw cowhide because I feel that tanned cowhides are too stretchy; and deer will be even more so.

    I did a quick search for rawhide lace and came up with these guys.

    http://www.black-bear-haversack.com/product_info.php/products_id/4223

    About 6 feet of it should do. The 3/8" might be a bit wide, but 1/4 is probably too narrow.

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    Post by stoneagebowyer Tue Jan 03, 2012 4:24 pm

    Well, rats, but on the positive side, I can always use the deer for atlatl handle wraps and other things.

    I will purchase some from that source, thanks Mac. The color will look nice, too.

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    Post by mac Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:34 am

    I've started another thread on prod bindings (as distinct from leather stirrup bindings) here.
    https://thearbalistguild.forumotion.com/t530-prod-bindings#4597

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