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Eli Hernandez
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Добавлен 6 июн 2013
My name is Eli Hernandez, and I'm an Equine Veterinarian, Rawhide Braider, and aspiring Equine Podiatrist.
My primary goal with this channel is making instructional rawhide braiding videos to show the techniques I've learned within my short time braiding. Thanks for visiting my channel, and I hope you enjoy the videos!
My primary goal with this channel is making instructional rawhide braiding videos to show the techniques I've learned within my short time braiding. Thanks for visiting my channel, and I hope you enjoy the videos!
Side Button Tutorial
In this video, I describe how I learned to tie the "side button" (AKA headhunter knot) from watching one of Jack Armstrong's videos a couple years ago. This is a knot that I use often on my bosals as the knot to hold the hanger in place. In this video, I am using it for small buttons on a set of reins.
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Shop Update 2 (10/12/22) - Cutting Soga and Hanging to Dry
Просмотров 524Год назад
In this video, I discuss how I cut up my hides into sogas. I'm cutting a section into button soga during this video, which is 3/8" wide. For my body string sogas, I cut them into 5/8" wide strips. After the sogas are cut, they get hung over a fence to dry down. The purpose of hanging them up is to allow the curves in the soga to straighten out without having any of the fibers break. This makes ...
Shop Update 1 (10/1/22) - Sizing Button String and Joining the Ends of a Bosal
Просмотров 770Год назад
I said waxed linen thread, but I believe it's waxed cotton thread that I use for joining my bars together.
Heel Knot Interweave O2U2
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, I describe the first interweave (O2U2 or over 2, under 2) of the heel knot doing a pineapple (AKA herringbone) interweave pattern. The heel knot is not finished at this point and still needs additional interweaves of O3U3, O4U4, and maybe even O5U5. The process of doing any of these interweaves is the same as this one in the way that you follow the string on the left on the way u...
Heel Knot Foundation of O1U1
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, I show how to cast on the basic heel knot "skeleton" over your heel knot foundation. I use leather glued on the bottom of my bosals where the strings are run back through a ring knot. After it's glued on, I sand it to a good, symmetrical shape. This part is paramount in being able to get your heel knot to look nice in the end. Take your time at the end of braiding this O1U1 skele...
Two Part Turks Head Knot
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, I show how to tie a two part Turks head knot from a single piece of leather latigo that's split into two strands. I used this button to make a loop closure for a set of romal reins I made recently. There are plenty of other applications for this button, so use your imagination!
Preparing Double Twist Cores (3/3)
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, I describe what to do to get a smoothly finished double twist core for a quirt. I talk about how to use the calipers to achieve a consistent width down the entire length of a core and how to wrap them for a nice finish with electrical tape. This is important to achieve a slight degree of waterproofing.
Preparing Double Twist Cores (2/3)
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, I cover how I finish the first layer of a double twist core before moving on to the second strip of rawhide. I go over the sanding portion as well as the taping portion. I also discuss a little about the two different philosophies regarding whether a core should be waterproofed or not. Lastly, I talk briefly about how to evaluate a core to determine whether it will be good or not...
Determining Core Size After Having Final String Size
Просмотров 7083 года назад
In this video, I explain how to determine my core size for a romal after braiding my rein body. This math can be used to determine the core size of any project after you already have your final string cut. I usually do this in reverse - start with my core and figure out my string size after the core. However, this way also works.
Preparing Double Twist Cores (1/3)
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, I cover how I twist rawhide cores in a single twist fashion and how I manage them as they dry. It's a simple process, but I wanted to show it because cores are the foundation upon which each of your projects are built. I will be making some follow-up videos showing how I complete my cores prior to braiding the body. I will also cover some of the different types of cores, such as ...
Multiple String Nose Button - Start to Finish
Просмотров 37 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, I show how I make a nose button on a 5/8" bosal using 8 individual strings that are all cut/split to the same dimensions. As I explain in the video, you can use this same style of multiple string button for many different applications.
Sharpening an Osborne 86 Blade with a Roll n Sharp Jig
Просмотров 8583 года назад
In this video, I show how I sharpen my Osborne 86 splitter blade with the Roll n Sharp jig from Gfeller Casemakers. I like to run my splitter blade over sandpaper to hone up the edge once every couple weeks. Otherwise, my blade gets fairly dull and makes splitting good, consistent soga difficult. In between sharpenings, I use a leather strop with white buffing compound to take the burr off the ...
Splitting Button String for an 8 Bight Nose Button (new camera angle)
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.3 года назад
Although I already have a video covering string prep, I wanted to do a test run of a new camera angle. Those of you who have watched my previous videos, what do you think the better angle is?
Explaining Soaping and Keeping an 8 Strand Square Braid Straight
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, I discuss a little about how I make sure an 8 strand square braid stays straight. I also talk a little about where I soap and the temper that I have in my strings when I'm braiding.
Single Strand Ring Knot for a Bosal Nose Button Foundation
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
Single Strand Ring Knot for a Bosal Nose Button Foundation
Mexican Swivel Honda (Popsicle Honda) - Start to Finish
Просмотров 11 тыс.4 года назад
Mexican Swivel Honda (Popsicle Honda) - Start to Finish
Stringing Up a Hide in a Frame for Stretching
Просмотров 2 тыс.4 года назад
Stringing Up a Hide in a Frame for Stretching
Dehairing a Steer Hide to Make Rawhide
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.4 года назад
Dehairing a Steer Hide to Make Rawhide
Jason Maki, CJF Forging a Natural Balance Center Fit Front-style Shoe pt. 3
Просмотров 1547 лет назад
Jason Maki, CJF Forging a Natural Balance Center Fit Front-style Shoe pt. 3
Jason Maki, CJF Forging a Natural Balance Center Fit Front-type Shoe pt. 2
Просмотров 1537 лет назад
Jason Maki, CJF Forging a Natural Balance Center Fit Front-type Shoe pt. 2
Jason Maki, CJF Forging a Natural Balance Center Fit Front-type Shoe pt. 1
Просмотров 1947 лет назад
Jason Maki, CJF Forging a Natural Balance Center Fit Front-type Shoe pt. 1
Hey Eli I’ve been watching your videos quite a while now, so thank you for the access to the knowledge. I’m moving over to rawhide and notice in this video you have colored strings. What’s your method for dying?
@@BigLoopHorsemanship dry your strings out completely. Make a mixture of strong coffee. I use instant coffee. Soak your strings or sogas in the mixture for 24 hours. Rinse in cool water until the water runs totally clear. Let dry completely, then re-temper and soap for braiding.
@@RawhideEli thank you. Your videos have been taught me so much, hope to run into you at a gathering someday. Thanks for everything.
@@BigLoopHorsemanship my pleasure! Glad they've been helpful.
Thank you for sharing your skill, i started following you on Instagram acwhile back. I'm glad you started on RUclips do you have a video of your soap recipe? And curious who did you learn from? I try learning form the raw lhode braiders encyclopedia. But find ot difficult to follow sometimes, and also with some of the old school materials that they talk about.
Great tutorial Eli, Thankyou
Glad you think it's decent!
This is a superb tutorial Eli,Thankyou so much for sharing your skills,,Dave Allsorts ropework..
Awesome video. Where do you get your supplies?
I make the rawhide.
thanks for your time. Could you sell me rawhide or where can I buy it. ??? im live i the city im whant to pls
I do not sell rawhide strings or full hides. I only sell finished products. Try getting in touch with Randy Roberts.
thanks for your time. Could you sell me rawhide or where can I buy it. ???
thank you for you time where you buy rawhide. mr. im need. pls
I don't buy it. I make it. See my other videos for how to process rawhide.
Bro what kind of string did you use in multiple string nose braid?
Rawhide?
Hi Eli, I really enjoyed learning from this video. My problem is getting lost on the Spanish Ring knots. Do you have or know of a video detailing how to weave the crowning into a ring knot ?
I don't currently have another video detailing just the Spanish ring knot made with 4 strands. You may be able to find one elsewhere on RUclips in the meantime.
What are you going to make with those strings Eli?
It's in the title - a headstall, hopefully
Thanks for the video. Much appreciated. What material are you using for your foundation button and what is the width of the foundation button compared to the finished rawhide button?
I don't measure the width of the foundation or the finished button to be honest. I do a trial run with whatever string I want to use to figure out how many bights I need to cover the foundations and go from there. Sometimes, the strings may need an adjustment to get them to cover just right. As far as the material of the foundation, this was done with cotton string and contact cement.
Watching your videos generated my interest in braiding. Would like to see a close up video on how you do the string end interweave after making turnbacks. I still struggle with doing that abd making it look smooth.
Hi Eli, I would have liked a closer look at this side button while you were doing it, but I have a general idea. Thanks for doing these videos. I always like to see a craftsman at work. Take care.
I'll try to make sure we get a little closer to the button on the following videos so you have a better view. Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks Eli.
You're welcome
Yes, please continue uploading videos. Your videos help a lot Eli!!! I am trying to buy the book "TRENZAS GAUCHAS" my dad has the virtue of braiding rawhide. But not me lol. but I know some braids. 4,6 and 8 strings!!! And I am making a JENSEN STRING CUTTER tool by myself to do a better job! JUST I WANT TO KNOW ELI! HOW DO YOU GET THAT COLOR IN THE RAWHIDE? Thank you, greetings and blessings to you and family from Sonora Mx👊👍✌️🙌
I mix a dye of 3 tablespoons instant coffee to 1 liter of water. Soak totally dry rawhide in the mixture for 24-48 hours. It'll turn a color similar to that. Each hide may be a slightly different shade of brown at the end.
Thank you Sr. Saludos y bendiciones👍👍🙌
I couldn’t ever figure out how to make the Mexican swivel Honda until I watched your video I make them all the time now Glad your back at it
Glad to hear it helped you figure that one out! Good to be back
You have been away for a while. Have you been busy?
Not as busy as I should be, but I have just been focused on trying to get better at farriery. Rawhide was on the back burner for a bit over a year. Trying to get back into the swing of things now!
yo do you have tic tok
Yeah, but not for braiding
I just ordered the rollnsharp jig as I have never sharpened my splitter. I’ve been fighting it for a long time so I’m looking forward to getting the blade back to new condition
What do you use for soap while you’re braiding?
Hola disculpe donde puedo adquirir o comprar la herramienta que usa para cortar y emparejar los tientos de cuero
hola qué tal disculpe donde se puede comprar la herramienta para cortar y emparejar los tientos de cuero?
Howdy! You could probably buy most of the tools you need from Bruce Johnson and gfeller.us/product-category/lace-master/lace-master-equipment/
Where did you get the palm concho?
My girlfriend and I made this one
Thank you
@@bp1723 no problemo
Great work Eli. The way you go into the details is really clear. Thanks
Thanks for your work, your instruction and style are good. Not many people doing this sort of work on RUclips in English. 😂 Thanks from Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Do you have names for all your cutters, beveler bench mount tools?
I did not give them names if that's what you mean. Cutter/beveler was one made by Len Yule (now deceased). Splitter is an Osborne 86 model
I need use a baseball bat for the shaper
I wonder where I can get rawhide strings, have no way of getting and treating a hide, live in a small town Mexico. Thanks
What tools will you recommend to have when tying the burner on. mine is coming out of a bit ugly and damaging the Honda in the process?
I don't think anything aside from wooden wedges is super important when tying on a burner. Make sure your Honda is dried in the shape you want before attempting to do the burner, though.
Wild looking hair today Eli
What do you use for braiding soap?
I use a recipe I got from Bret Haskett
How much do you pull or what else do you do to make a nice and tight braid? I am prone to snapping some strands are ending up with a loose product.
It sounds like you're having a temper problem more than anything else. Fix that, then worry about tension when pulling.
Do you know of a diagram that shows you how to you cut a full hide according to what you're making?
Hey sir do you think you could do making a rawhide start to finish??
That information is already available in the videos on my RUclips channel. It just isn't in a single video.
Would you make a video on how you transition your bosal into the heel knot?
A video on joining the ends of the body together, you mean?
Yes
@@millerfamily4466 probably not anytime soon. I haven't braided anything in about 6 months.
Thank you so much. I appreciate your time. I got all the way to the bottom on my own but could not figure out how to turn back and make my bights. I am gonna have to watch a few more times I am sure.
I'm going to be making a frame to stretch some leather, what knots do you like to use and how are you making the holes?
I use hitches. I cut the holes with a filet knife
What kind of string are you using?
It's rawhide string I made prepared from a cow hide.
Have you used any braided cores? I like x2 twisted cores for 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2. But I like a 4 plat core for 5/8 and a 6 plat core for 3/4. Just dry them under tension, same as a twisted core. The braided cores create a lot of spring. Still need to be taped though.
Yessir, I do braid my cores, and it sounds like we finish them out the same way. My social media pages show some of them.
Sure am enjoying your videos, keep up the good work.
Great video!! Really enjoyed this.
Eli keep the videos coming I enjoy your channel
Really really great videos would love to see more Vidal branding! How long do you calculate your rawhide strings? I can’t find anything about so I don’t know how much ft I need to buy to start
Eh you also hot dude in live in the wrong part of the world
What's the right part of the world?
@@RawhideEli Bremen Germany. It’s actually really nice you should move and braid bosals with me while we are talking about hoofs
You my friend have helped me give a little detell on a quirt somewhat detail, and finish a little get down Brazil. thank you
You're welcome!
Where did you purchase your string cutter from?
I got it from Len Yule, but he's recently deceased.
Hi Eli you might try using the metric scale in your calculations and cutting strings,I’ve found mm are much easier than say decimals.
Try using metric scale it’s working good for me.
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.
Thanks! This is one of Len's cutters/bevelers
What type of splitter are you using and Where could I purchase one Thanks
My splitter is an Osborne 86 with an 8" blade. I got mine used from Bruce Johnson tools. Check his website.