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I need abit of help I got someone wanting a 1 eared I know how to do anything but the ear part.

Is it just a 3/4 strap shaped around or is it cut out of leather?

If its a strap how long would the strap be?

I don't usually line my stuff as its harness leather.

Thanks

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Basically yes to all your questions.

It can be cut as a single piece.

It can be a sliding ear piece.

It can be bent, (at the ear)

It can be rolled and bent. It can be a piece cut in a curved shape and attached inn a permanent spot.

You need to know the horses head size to make it, since it is a custom order.

I guess I'm saying.

The way you, or the customer wants it is the way it should be. Imagination is your only limit.

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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271129124293?redirect=mobile

Could you tell me how the ear piece is done on that one

Sure.

The little 'T' shaped silver pieces are a Jeremiah Watts item. The curved strap piece just slips in and a set screw holds them in place. The little 'T's' just slip over the straight strap. Push them up and you get the curve.

I'd advise a little glue inside the 't' where the curved strap goes in, just for good measure.

Now, If I was doing it like the picture, I would wet mold the curved strap to help keep the curve flat and keep it from trying to straighten out.

Hope this helps.

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Thanks so these are just straight straps that are wet and molded into a curve?

If this is the case how many inches would your strap be you use?

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You will need to measure the length of the curved strap to match the horse.

A 16 hand horse will need more than a 13 hand pony.

The length for the curve that you measure will be the inside of the curve.

Don't make it to close to the ear as the halter will move around somewhat and sore the ear. To big an ear loop, and it will move around and not fit well.

Make sure the edges that faces the ear are very smooth.

Good luck, and have fun.

Joel

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Well 17inch is usually a cut for a full Browband figured there be something similar for these

I want it to fit quarter horses I usually fit stuff my 15hh qh

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I belted the screw afterwarda with a hammer just to jam it. Not sure of its going to fit but we will see

My 3/4" straps don't fit through the slides must be slightly smaller then 3/4

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Post up a picture when you get it finished. :)

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