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    I've unofficially been asked to make a coworker a dog harness for her Akita. I don't know what style she wants or have many details yet. I've never made a dog harness before so, as far as that's concerned I'd like to ask the more experienced on here what measurements I need and how to go about a pattern for it. As for the leather, I don't have anything suitable for a harness at the moment and will have to order it. I also can't afford to order a whole side or something just for this harness. I'm fairly certain just the cost of ordering the leather will put her off the prospect. But, in the chance she is willing to front cost, what do I use? I'm between English bridle and latigo. I've used neither of them but am a little familiar with their properties. Does anyone know a reasonably priced latigo or bridle leather? I saw the sipici brand on Maverick's website and am curious. Finally, I'd hate to have a heavy leather lying around and not be able to use it after this. Would a lighter weight leather laminated together for the harness straps be a good alternative? Believe me, if I had it my way I'd order a wickett and Craig side right now haha. Thanks in advance!
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    Nice!
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    Thanks @fredk. I forgot to mention skiving.
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    Oo cool. I like latigator...
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    Haha, that's cool. I imagine anything can be concealed if you want to
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    Oh, it's a concealed carry sw500 holster...
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    That could work
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    Yeah I hear ya. My brother in law wants an sob. I don't understand it myself. But everyone's different I guess. A cross draw for sw 500? Really? Sounds interesting
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    You already have eight. I think my model 94 holds 8 rounds (30-30). So that's one reload. You may be able to incorporate another 8 on a slider that can be put anywhere on the sling?
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    @garyplThat's awesome! Haha. You should do a cartridge belt or a slider even. I bet the sling comes out nice halitech.
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    Hahaha this is so crazy it's awesome. It's well made and I can't say I've ever known anyone to carry a desert eagle let alone two haha. Good work!
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    This is cool. One of my dream guns is the 1874 sharps in 45.70 govt.can you imagine a cover like that boasting those big ole shells? Haha.
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    You know what Jason... I'm starting to turn green here! Haha. Nice work as usual.
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    I did say to make a form if wet molding for the purpose of not getting the battery wet, but bridle doesn't wet form very well. All you do with a gusset is measure how long it needs to be. Cut a strip of leather a little longer than that (to protect against it being too short) and to the width you want, and clip or glue it down to the sides making sure the edges are flush. then stitch. Trim off the excess at the top and there you go lol.
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    I think gusset is the way to go to finish that pouch. The other option is wet molding the front around the battery. You'd need to make a mold/form of the battery though. A gusset isn't anything more than a strip of leather haha.
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    Yup, I thought as much. I don't have the ability to make a wooden arc, but I have scrap leather and it'll work all the same haha. I'm off tomorrow so, I'm hoping to get some time at the bench, and I need a new belt!
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    This is golden. I'll have to try this on my next belt. Although, I hand stitch so, it'll be a chore haha. Is there a rule of thumb for determining the length of the arc? The height would have to be short enough to allow stitching around the edges of the belt I know, but I imagine you can make them as long or short as you like? As usual, that's for the info
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    To that's what I was trying to think of. Thanks @Dwight as usual. I want a small vacuum press just can't afford it haha.
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    That's my understanding, with the hydraulic presses it's usually some sort of foam rubber padding that the piece is sandwiched between. I can't comment to the exact material though.
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    You could also try vacuum forming if that appeals to you. That may be more expensive to start up though if you don't already have the items for it. I'm thinking, depending on the size bag you get, you could fit 10 cases at a time in it and mold them all at once.
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    I'm not sure how large those are. I've seen a few holster makers mould their holsters using a 6 ton hydraulic press and foam rubber. That may work for what you need depending on how much detail you want. It should give the basic shape. Besides, I'm not sure hand cuffs have much detail to mold anyhow right?
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    What kind of advice?
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    Hehe, epicness awaits!
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    Thanks Dwight I'm almost finished with mine and will tag you in my post on it. I don't want this to overshadow the wonderful work ingle has done.
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    Right lol I should have clarified. I meant with a steel band. I know a lot of people just use leather, but for some reason there's still a lot of give in mine when I do that. I don't know if it's normal or how to get it stiffer with just leather
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