somewhereinusa Report post Posted November 22, 2009 I have an order for an 8ft leash, I made one out of latigo and I just don't think it's nice enough. Is there some way I can smooth the edges and rough side? I could use thinner leather and sew them together, but that's not quite what I had in mind. Also I'm afraid it will bleed all over his hand when he sweats. Is there something else I could use? Would bridal leather be a better choice. Any and all suggestions appreciated. Dick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azrider Report post Posted November 22, 2009 I have had pretty good luck with sanding the flesh side of leather. I used 60, 80, 100, and 180 grit to smooth it out. Then I put some leather dressing on it and rubbed it down with a rubstick. I don't know if that process would work on lattigo, but it did work well on veg tan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted November 22, 2009 When I make latigo reins I edge all four sides and then rub the entire rein down with saddle soap. I typically hook one end in my vice and standing back from the bench apply Fiebings yellow soap all over the rein and then with a mitt I made from heavy canvass I rub soap into the rein by starting at the point where the end is in the vice and pulling allong the rein. I do this until the soap is worked well into the rein and the edges get a smooth burnished look (the edges won't really burnish). Then with a dry cloth I continue to rub and polish until the rein is dry. That process should work well with a dog lead. Hope this helps.... Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somewhereinusa Report post Posted November 22, 2009 Thanks, I'll give those a try. Dick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
