rafterj Report post Posted November 16, 2011 I have a friend that wants me to carve a brand in his new harness leather breastcollar. I have been carving and tooling for about 8 yrs but have never used harness leather. Can this be done? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted November 16, 2011 I have a friend that wants me to carve a brand in his new harness leather breastcollar. I have been carving and tooling for about 8 yrs but have never used harness leather. Can this be done? Thanks If it is a finished piece then it is most probably treated and won't take water to case. You might try a tiny piece near the buckle if you really want to risk it. pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rafterj Report post Posted November 16, 2011 If it is a finished piece then it is most probably treated and won't take water to case. You might try a tiny piece near the buckle if you really want to risk it. pete That's what I figured but wanted to check anyway. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted November 16, 2011 I have no experience of American harness leather, but I´m using Swedish harness leather for rifle slings, stirrup leathers and such, and they take tooling very well. I put the leather in luke warm water for 5 to 10 minutes and then case it in a plastic bag. The harness leather will need more time to absorb the water than skirting and strap leather. This fender and stirrup leather is made from harness leather. / Knut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
