FAQ
How to lace rope-handle on Buffalo Drums
How to lace rope-handle on Buffalo Drums
12” requires 7 feet of rope
14” requires 10 Feet of rope
16” requires 11.5 feet of rope
22” requires 14 feet of rope
- Insert the rope to the right of the seam from inside the drum through the hole and back into the drum. Tie knot to the end and pull rope.
- For Buffalos with six sets of holes. Pull and Feed the rope through the holes forming a star, if it has 4 set holes just go across from each other forming a cross as shown.
Creating the Handle
- Bring the rope under the star and pull rope bringing all end to center of the drum same for 6 sets of holes and 4 sets of holes.
- Start winding the two arms of the star as shown. For the number of winding loops per side, please refer to chart:
12” = 7 loops per side on handle
14” = 8 loops per side on handle
16” =9 loops per side on handle
22” =10 loops per side on handle
- Once you are done winding on one side bring the rope under to the other side and do the same process.
- To secure the end of the rope when you are done, simply pass it in between two ropes as shown.
Published:
January 13, 2026
January 12, 2026
