brycew74 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 I know many of you on here have used sewing machine belting for cores on reins, my question is have any of you used it for a bosal core or what would be you're thoughts on that the braid over it would be 12 strand rawhide. Any thoughts out advice Is appreciated Bryce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curlyjo Report post Posted February 6, 2014 Bryce, I just finished a 12 strand Hackamore over a piece of 5/16ths round leather belting. 9/16ths diameter with kangaroo buttons. It feels really good, soft, firm but the rawhide helps it keep it's shape. I'm working on a 1/2" over a 1/4" belting core. Also 12 strand. I'll put some pics in here when my wife gets home this evening. I really like the feel and will be using this as core material for rawhide bodies in the future. It is probably to soft for Latigo Bosals so I'll just keep using Riata pieces for those. I got mine on Ebay in 6 foot pieces to try and now have a good idea what works. Brad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brycew74 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 Thanks brad that's I thought it might be a good idea I think I might give it a go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherpownder Report post Posted February 8, 2014 Be pretty raggy with out the life of rawhide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
