Question on dog leash

[Spence]

Esson, if you've got an REI store near you, pick up some NIKWAX. I've used a homemade soap and it tears up my finger tips. I've heard an old-timer in Australia talk about using regular hand lotion also. Main thing is to keep the thongs supple and they will slide into place easier.

I don't wash them - only for fear of having the core rot out - but I do rub them down good after I've rolled them.

g'luck and take your time.

[Esson]

Esson, if you've got an REI store near you, pick up some NIKWAX. I've used a homemade soap and it tears up my finger tips. I've heard an old-timer in Australia talk about using regular hand lotion also. Main thing is to keep the thongs supple and they will slide into place easier.

I don't wash them - only for fear of having the core rot out - but I do rub them down good after I've rolled them.

g'luck and take your time.

PERFECT!! Yes we have an REI here in Bend. I plan on starting a first project with deer skin, it's very strong (stronger than the 1/8" suede I've been practicing with) but very limp. My mentor say's he doesn't recommend any soap on deer skin as it soft enough to work with? Any input here?

Thanks!

[entiendo]

Kangaroo and goat are soft too but I'd still use soap. Like Spence said it helps the string slide into place.