itchaguide Report post Posted April 15, 2010 I want to make a halter/bridle combo, so far all the stuff I have made has not been stuff that has had me worried about sweat (saddle bags, scabbards etc) so I have not lined it. my question is what is the most economical leather to line it with? keeping in mind that I might never use the leftovers so I don't want to buy $200 worth of leather to line one halter. What a great source of information, I visit often and read old posts and it is great to see so much good info shared.. Thanks in advance Rod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyKnight Report post Posted April 16, 2010 [quote name='itchaguide' date='15 April 2010 - 03:49 PM' timestamp='1271371793' post='151492 I want to make a halter/bridle combo, so far all the stuff I have made has not been stuff that has had me worried about sweat (saddle bags, scabbards etc) so I have not lined it. my question is what is the most economical leather to line it with? keeping in mind that I might never use the leftovers so I don't want to buy $200 worth of leather to line one halter. What a great source of information, I visit often and read old posts and it is great to see so much good info shared.. Thanks in advance Rod You can.t beat using the same material to line with. eg. double and stitched bridle leather or harness or latigo. Proper care and leather dressing is what will make it last. by the way I got a nice boo in the itchas last fall. judging by your handle you guide in that country Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulefool Report post Posted April 16, 2010 Well, probably isn't the most economical, but I think the best leather would be a good quality latigo. I always try to get the best quality so it's expensive, but you might be able to shop around, or there may be places that will just sell a small amount. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Brewer Report post Posted April 16, 2010 You could buy some latigo bellys to line it with.Not overly expensive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itchaguide Report post Posted April 16, 2010 You can.t beat using the same material to line with. eg. double and stitched bridle leather or harness or latigo. Proper care and leather dressing is what will make it last. by the way I got a nice boo in the itchas last fall. judging by your handle you guide in that country Andy Thanks Andy, I will go with doubled harness leather, what would you recommend for dressing? I do guide in the Itchas and hope to be back up there this fall, lots of boo and some big moose up there if you are fortunate enough to draw a tag for the rut and know where to look :-) Rod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busted Report post Posted September 6, 2010 I use 4 ounce Herman Oak to line some of the bridles and halters I make. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
