How to lace rope-handle on Buffalo Drums

• 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: 

• 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.