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Hi all, I have been working on a dog leash project to keep my braiding skills honed in and to keep my old fingers from gettin to stiff.

Making with smooth calf skin lace (1/8), over thick scrap roo lace core at 1/2" in circumference. The braid is a 12 strand herringbone. This is not done yet.

Close up of where I brought it together at the top end and the start of the herringbone braid.

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Close up of the actual herringbone braid operations.

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I have not decided on how I will do the handle yet. I do have a couple of options in mind though. I will post a photo of the completed leash as soon as I get it all done.

Over all length that I have to braid.

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Best Regards,

Brian Kidd

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Nice... personally I prefer this to the 4-strand braid normally seen... but then I'm a braid-a-holic, and if you'd done it in 36 strands I'd have liked it even better! :lol:

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The core really was not big enough for the 36 strands. However, when and IF I get an order for one. I will definitely post it here.

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Brian Kidd

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Just cut the strands real thin then you could do the 36. ;) This from the guy that gets lost after 8 strands.

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I would cut the strands but I am still waiting on my cutter/beveler to be completed.

;) This from the guy that gets lost after 8 strands.

Yer too funny... LOL... I really like your sense of humor...

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Brian Kidd

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KnotHead

Looking good!! I can't wait to see it finished. I have one to build in a couple months for a ladies B-day. So here's a ? what is the average length for a lead. She has a blue heeler I was thinking 3-4 feet. (I'm not trying to hijack your thread)

Thanks for posting

Mike

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that is a very nice leash. rawhide1, 6 foot is usually a good length for a general purpose leash.

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KnotHead

Looking good!! I can't wait to see it finished. I have one to build in a couple months for a ladies B-day. So here's a ? what is the average length for a lead. She has a blue heeler I was thinking 3-4 feet. (I'm not trying to hijack your thread)

Thanks for posting

Mike

Since the average height of the cattle dog is around17 to 20 inches about 1.5 feet, I would estimate about 3.5 feet long, or even 4 feet depending on how tall the handler is.

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Brian Kidd

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Thanks fellas for the answers!

Mike

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I've got German Shepherds and I make mine 3, 4 & 5 ft long. They tend to get a bit edgy when in town, so a 6' would not work for me. I use my leads for training.

And btw, that is an awesome braid you're doing there. I like the backbraid. Can't wait to see the finished product. Twelve is as high as my old ham hands can go anymore.

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Mendoza, TX, USA

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