oldtimer Report post Posted January 19, 2012 What width and length of the mule hide strap is suitable for making a horn wrap? Should I skive the edge/edges? / Knut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted January 19, 2012 What width and length of the mule hide strap is suitable for making a horn wrap? Should I skive the edge/edges? / Knut Knut, The length dpends on the diameter of the horn neck and how many wraps you like to go. I make my post horn wraps about 1-1/2" and the dally horn wraps about 1-1/4". I skive thedges down to about 3-4 oz. Thinner edges can tear out. By the time I have cranked them on and then run a choke strap around they are pretty flush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Knut, The length dpends on the diameter of the horn neck and how many wraps you like to go. I make my post horn wraps about 1-1/2" and the dally horn wraps about 1-1/4". I skive thedges down to about 3-4 oz. Thinner edges can tear out. By the time I have cranked them on and then run a choke strap around they are pretty flush. Thank´s Bruce. I suppose you put it on wet ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kseidel Report post Posted January 19, 2012 I make mine 1.5" -1.75" wide and usually need about 5.5 -6 feet long for wood post horns. I also skive the edges like Bruce. Not too thin for mulehide as the edges won't wear well if too thin. There is an art to installing them. Soak them in HOT water until wet. wipe dry and let set for 10 minutes or so, then rub both sides thoroughly with paste saddle soap. This serves as a lubricant while stretching into place, and an adhesive to help hold when dry. Stretch on as tight as possible, using a stick or handle to get as tight as possible. Then use a chinaman strap to stretch it further. You may need to wrap several times to get it straight when tight. I usually have to do them 2 or 3 times. Let them dry for 2 or 3 days before using so they will shrink as tight as possible. When installed properly, they never slip or come loose. Keith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted January 20, 2012 Thank´s Keith! I´ll give it a go first thing on monday morning. The saddle is a trophy roper saddle from the Abilene rodeo, owned by a Texas cowboy, now living in Sweden. (Swedish women can be tricky!) / Knut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
