Saddlebag Report post Posted November 11, 2009 This concerns the lower end of the under jaw strap that links to the noseband. At the lower end the leather wraps around a small brass cylinder with capped ends which prevent it from sliding through the fold of leather. Does anyone know if one of the ends of this cylinder will come undone or am I facing opening up three layers of leather in order to replace the halter ring. I know it's cheaper to buy a new one but the guyss a good friend and is a n/c. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted November 11, 2009 The only ones I have dealt with are a single cast piece. Weavers sell them and as I recall they call them halter bolts. I had to unstitch the leather to replace them on the ones I did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted November 11, 2009 Me too Bruce...I've never seen one that came apart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted November 11, 2009 I had to unstitch the leather to replace them on the ones I did. What is bale twine for ?????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted November 11, 2009 To back up, I have never seen one that came apart on a nice stable type leather halter. I have repaired some bronc halters where they use a bolt and washer/nut to keep the ring in the slot. The repair to pull the solid bolt and replace the ring is not real bad. If the leather is decent and the holes line up - a snap with the machine. Hand sewing it should be less than a half hour job to sew up even a triple line stitched connector. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Report post Posted November 12, 2009 I shouldn't admit this, but I have used a 1" Chicago screw to do it while the customer waited. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saddlebag Report post Posted November 12, 2009 Well at least I know what it's called. It's amazing how answers seem to come to me as I drift off to sleep. I picked out 3 rows of stitching about 2" up from the bolt. This enabled me to remove the bolt and have a good look at it. Yup, it's solid. I slid the new ring into the slot in the leather, slid the bolt back thro and machine stitched what I'd picked out. Since my machine couldn't go real close I finished the last few stitches by hand. Altho I won't make a dime, it's been a pleasure to work on a high quality halter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake Report post Posted November 12, 2009 What is bale twine for ?????? Bale twine is for riggings and stirrup leathers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyc1 Report post Posted November 12, 2009 Bale twine is for riggings and stirrup leathers Baling twine has a multitude of uses, just like fencing wire!!! Tony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
