Members Epplers Posted April 20, 2023 Members Report Posted April 20, 2023 I am wanting to make a long dog leash but not sure what leather I should use. Its for a Siberian husky, not sure of weight yet because he was skin and bones but now gaining weight every week. Shouldn't be much over 60 pounds. I found some 5/8' x 96" x 3.2 to 3.6mm thick Latigo strips. Is that thick enough for a leash? He doesn't pull much walking but if he hits on a smell he liks he squats low and pulls and there is no pulling him back.any help would be appreciated. Quote
PastorBob Posted April 20, 2023 Report Posted April 20, 2023 I would go for at least 3/4" - 1" in width. You can double up on the thickness by laminating it. I would also put two handles on it...one lower so you can have him heel. The other allowing him a little freedom. Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 20, 2023 CFM Report Posted April 20, 2023 that should easily work for your dog. I make mine 3/4" and 4mm for American Bullies they weigh about a 130 lbs. and pull like the dickens. I've owned a husky also and they don't pull near as hard. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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