HellcatLeathers Report post Posted July 16, 2012 I've seen latigo in different weights and it's been awhile since I've made a dog collar. What would you say is the average weight used for a dog collar in general? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mijo Report post Posted July 16, 2012 depends on the size of the dog. I use 10/11 oz latigo leather for small dog harnesses and leads, these are for dogs that range in size from 10 - 15 pounds. If I making collars for the same size dog I split the latigo leather by slightly less than half and make them double sided, so that the over all thickness is slightly less than 10/11 oz. If I were making collars for larger breeds (i.e. pitties, rotties, etc.) I would be more inclined to use a heavier weight latigo. I'm interest in hearing what weight leather other people are using for their dog collars / leads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeatherLegion Report post Posted July 17, 2012 9-10 oz in double ply...at least . I make collars for larger dogs most of the time...80lb and over. Rarely use latigo...mostly bridle, double backs. Bellow is a youtube link of what i call "double" collar...some close -up shot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mijo Report post Posted July 18, 2012 I'm doing a run using bridle and I actually like it better than latigo, I may try double backs since legion mentioned it. I started with latigo and haven't really tried anything else till now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumbleduck Report post Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) LeatherLegion, what is that stud/loop bit of hardware called? I've made a few on the lathe, but they're kind of a pain in the butt. If there's a ready made option that would be fantastic! Thanks,Grumbleduck Edited January 24, 2015 by Grumbleduck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
