The first volume of this work illustrated all the important flat plait as well as a number of interesting, small knobs and knots. This second volume deals with the round knots, those knots which are designed to wrap around any object that needs covering. Even a book this size only touches on the subject but it attempts to cover all the popular knots and some complicated ones for people who enjoy a challenge. Illustrating a round knot can be difficult, as half the knot is hidden at the back of the work, but this book leaves no steps hidden, the job is flattened so that everything is visible. Takes a bit of getting used to, but well worth it.250 pages, hundreds of illustrations. A4. Available in softcover or spiral bound.

This is the largest book on flat paits to have been published, yet it does not cover the most common plaits! This is because they have already been covered in two other books by the same author Bush Leatherwork and More Bush Leatherwork. This book is intended for the person who already knows the basics, and is interested in developing further. Many of the plaits illustrated here are unusual, but easy to do while others are very complex and not for the faint hearted! 272 pages, hundreds of ilustrations. Available in softcover or spiral bound. A4

Make a plain leather belt into an attractive item by adding some decorative leather braiding. The techniques are simple and easy to learn. Also included are instructions for making a flexible snakewhip. 24 pages, 138 drawings. B5

Make a plain bridle with out rings or buckles, a bushman’s extended head bridle or a Barcoo bridle. Also covered is a more decorative plaited bridle, and a permanent bridle made from rope. 32 pages, 194 drawings. B5

No true bushie would be seen without at least one pouch hanging from his belt! Detailed instructions for making plain leather watch and knife pouches, as well as more complex plaited pouches. 24 pages, 110 drawings B5

Counterlining can add years to a saddle’s useful life. With the aid of this book any person should be able to cournterline his or her own traditional style stock saddle. Step by step instructions and illustrations. 24 pages, 35 drawings B5

This book is full of stitching projects from mobile phone cases to belts, caps, dog collars, containers for a variety of items. You will learn to roll a thread,sew with one needle or two, and make a saddler’s clamp.32 pages, 120 drawings.

Most of the basic leatherworking tools can be readily made by anyone used to working with their hands. The techniques are simple and easy to follow. You only need to make one tool rather than buy it new, and this book will have paid for itself! 20 pages, 87 drawings. B5

If you are into horses, you need this book. Step by step instructions on 29 useful knots and details of how to make two sorts of bridles, a headstall and a halter – all from rope. 44 pages, 235 drawings.

All the popular lacing techniques explained. Whip Stitch, Wide Whip, Mummy Wrapping, Back Whip, Cross Stitch, Round Braid, Single, Double and Triple Cordover,Lazy S, Dot Stitch, Baggin’s Stitch. Flat lacing, and Round Braid on a flat surface and more. Tools required for lacing, and some hints to overcome problems you might encounter. 20 pages, 127 drawings. B5

Intended for the experienced plaiter, but the beginner will be able to tackle some of the projects. Plaiting names into whips/belts, crocodile ridge plaits, fastening a whip fall, and a section on repairing whips and making a whipmaker’s plaiting pliers. 28 pages, 130 drawings.

For the experienced plaiter but detailed instructions will also help the beginner. Plaited money belts, pouches plaited onto belts, a ‘crocopurse’ and old style bushman’s pouch are projects outlined in this book. 32 pages, 230 drawings.

Want to make some unusual gifts for your friends? Try the beer can cooler in the shape of a horse’s head, or a small kangaroo made of leather or a magic wallet! For the horsey set there is a full rope headstall with fiador knot. Also included a plaited lead, monkey chain lanyard knot, scout coil and Idiot’s delight. 32 pages, 160 drawings.

A mixture of plaiting and stitched projects, to interest both the beginner and the more advanced leatheworker. Make yourself a floppy brimmed hat, money belt, purses, reins, belts, dog lead – even a leather splitter from a plane blade. 32 pages, lots of drawings.

Step by Step instructions on building a traditional Australian stock saddle – known for it’s comfort and the security it provides the rider – from start to finish. All the tools and techniques are illustrated to guide you through the job. 120 pages, 260 drawings

All travellers should have a money belt. This gives you lots of designs to suit all sorts of situations. Some can take items such as passports, others are almost undetectable as money belts. For the professional leatherworker, this book has 10 functional designs. 32 pages, 114 drawings. B5

Instructions for several articles from old leather catalogues with designs combining the charm of bygone days with today’s look. Includes a pocket notebook and card case, saddle bags and purses. 32 pages, 109 drawings.

Plait a name in a whip in the traditional method. Also explains how to do chain braid, sawtooth braid, 8 strand center weave, Lee’s plait, repairing a broken whip or keeper, and a tying hitch for a whip. 28 pages, 157 drawings.

Covers the common repairs for Australian Stock Saddles such as repairing the panesl, replacing a girth strap, replacing sweat flaps, replacing the seat, fixing a loose seat and sewing the seat to the panel. 20 pages, 35 drawings. B5

The turks head knot is a complicated knot used by most plaiters and whipmakers, and isn’t easy for the beginner to learn. This book reduces the process of making a turks head knot into a few rules that can be learned by anyone in a short time. 28 pages, 196 drawings.

A series of articles from early farming magazines first published around 1930-40s when farmers still tanned their own hides,a nd made much of their own gear. Although some of the ingredients are now hard to get, in general the information is very sound, and this still remains one of the best books on the subject. 46 pages.

The Mongolian Saddle has been used for centuries since Genghis Khan and hordes of Mongols swept over the Central Asian grasslands. It has proved it’s value as a good working saddle, and is relatively quick and easy to make. All you need are some woodworking skills and a little timber. Full instructions included. 44 pages, 75 drawings.

Full size designs and project patterns to trace onto leather. Patterns for purses, bags, wallets, stubby coolers and small items. Designs with nautical themes, equestrian and floral.25 pages, A3 size.

A useful and decorative knot used by whipmakers and even sailors. This book presents the most common and useful turk’s heads,with step by step instructions. 36 pages, 406 drawings.

Plain instructions on how to make a 4 and 6 plait redhide or greenhide whip, the common stockwhip of the bush. Each step is clearly illustrated, how to form the belly, plait the whip, attach the fall and cracker and make the handle. Diagrams for 6,8, and 12 plaits are also illustrated. 24 pages, 80 drawings.

Once you have mastered the plain stockwhip, it’s time to learn to plait the highly prized traditional kangaroo hide stockwhip. 32 pages, 192 drawings.