As a Roman re-enactor I sometimes need to make a secure join between to pieces of wood at 90 degrees. Usually, there is a partial half-lap joint and possibly a peg, but finally the join is secured by wrapping with leather thong.
The trouble is that no matter how tight I start the wrapping, it soon works loose - maybe days, maybe hours.
So, my question is, how to make sure leather thong goes on tight and stays that way?
Soak it in water, and stretch it- not too much mind you. When it drys, it’ll be tight. Maybe too tight if you stretched it too much.
I wonder if using rawhide instead of cured leather, soaking it in water, stretching it tightly in place, then allowing it to dry would work?
I really should learn to preview.
The thread title is misleading. I pictured bearded men in harnesses and ropes and such.
**Acetylsalicylic ** - No worries. That’s what we call a simulpost, and they’re common. Just helps to prove the adage “Great minds think alike.”
**chaoticdonkey ** - Same here. 
No worries. Just helps to prove the adage “Great minds think alike.”
I pictured Suzi Quatro.
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Well, the OP does sort of lend itself to that in spots . . .
Personally, I think a leather thong would be uncomfortable, but that’s why I’m not into all that costumey stuff.
