How to Tie the Saddlemakers Latigo Knot
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 พ.ย. 2016
- We all know how important it is (find this video on the Dennis Moreland Tack blog at www.dmtack.com/tie-saddlemake...) to check our latigo and double off for wear and deterioration each time we saddle up. If you’ve purchased a new latigo and would like to attach it to your saddle dee with a clean, nice looking and nearly flat knot this video will show you how. This knot also works for rear billets. We visited with saddle maker Mark Meek of Mark Meek Saddlery in Weatherford TX to learn how to properly tie this knot. In addition to your latigo you will need an awl, pliers and saddle soap. Follow this easy guideline while you watch the video:
1. Rub both sides of your tie string (lace) through paste saddle soap to make it easier to slide in and out of the holes of your latigo. The edges of your string should already be beveled.
2. Fold the latigo so all 6 holes line up. These holes will form a triangle. The short part of the fold (the front of the latigo and the part that will be facing you) should be facing up.
3. Thread each tail of the lace/string through one of the bottom holes of the triangle going from the front to back.
4. From the back pull the strings tight. Make sure they are even.
5. Thread both ends of the string through the top hole from back to front. Make sure there are no twists. Pull the ends tight.
6. Lace each end of the tie string back through each of the bottom holes. Pull the strings tight. The tie string ends have now been laced through each bottom hole twice.
7. Use an awl or Phillips screwdriver to open the holes on the bottom of the triangle. You’ll need enough space to put the string through once more. Be careful not to puncture the string.
8. From back to front bring one end of the lace around the side of the latigo and thread it through the bottom hole on that side. Make sure it’s not twisted. Use the pliers to pull the string about half way through. This is the third time the string has been threaded through the hole.
9. Do the same on the other side.
10. Turn the latigo over. Use the pliers to twist the looped parts of the tie string slightly, near the holes, so each side of the string is perpendicular to the edge of the latigo. Finish pulling the loop portion of the knot tight by pulling each tail with your pliers.
11. Thread each tail under the opposite side of the knot that formed the V portion of the triangle.
12. Pull the strings taut.
13. Trim the string ends and tap the knot flat with a flattening hammer.
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There are a variety of sizes to choose from and we can custom split your latigo if you’d like. To get more information call 817-312-5305 or visit: bit.ly/2dHjuYn.
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Wow, a way better job than I’ve ever seen. I know this will hold, not like the cheap, and half job I’ve seen done, by overseas manufacturers. Thanks for posting.
Thank you, I'm glad you found this helpful.
This is really cool. I'm going to fix my old work belt like this. 20 years ain't long enough for a good belt.
I always remember the way it is on the rack or shelf b4 I add it, but never have I looked at one laced this way. Maybe that's the way they send them to upstate New York!
thank God for leather lace and a wonderful teacher...
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Glad you found the video useful. Thanks for writing.
Brand new in the tack shop, they never look this good!
The lace has to have a wide bevel on the back side so the latigo will lay flat and nice. I don't know if that wasn't done and could be a possibility as to why they don't look as good or if it's something else but that's a thought. I have seen them done without the wide bevel.
Thank You.
You're welcome!
So, would I just reverse the fold or lacing to add a new back cinch to my saddle this way?
Yes, that's what you'd do to attach a new back cinch. Thanks for writing.
Hello Mr. Moreland: Where do you recommend purchasing quality saddle strings? Thank you.
Mr. Coleman, thanks for writing. Could you please give me a call at 817-312-5305 and we can talk about what you would like to have. I can make saddle strings for you. Thanks you, Dennis Moreland
How do you attach a sheathed knife to the upper back cinch?
Gerry, I would attach your knife sheath to your back cinch with Chicago screws at the top and bottom. . You will want to put super glue on the screws so they won't work loose over time . When you make the pattern for your knife sheath leave a tab at the top and bottom to punch a hole in for the Chicago screw. If you want to put the screw or a copper rivet inside the sheath at the top and bottom you will need to do that first then hand stitch the edge of the sheath.
Where can I order this lace from?
Shawn, if you'll write to me at dmtack@vrfmail.com telling me that you want the lace I can sell one or how ever many you need to you. Thank you, Dennis Moreland
They're not trying to trick us, are they?