Removing Or Minimizing Scuff Or "bruise"

[HellfireJack]

Ah gotcha. My brain didn't see the fold over in the first picture apparently. Overkill strength wise? Maybe. Appearance wise? nah. The more copper and brass the better as far as I'm concerned.

[Spinner]

Looks good Simon. I agree with Jack, a good wooden burnisher whether hand or powered will give you a better result than plastic and won't widen under the heat that is created. http://www.leatherburnishers.com is a good resource for cocobolo dremel & drill edge burnishers and if you check out the FAQ section, there are tips about solutions to use instead of gum trag, speeds, etc.

I also agree that most folks like the copper adornments & rivets and if it makes it act & look stronger, all the better. My only comment would be to make sure the belt or collar is wider than your conchos. Aside from looking like the collar was cut a little too narrow when they overlap, they can also lift a little during movement and trap the dog's neck hairs and give them a yank when it moves the opposite direction.

Cheers,

Chris

[SimonJester753]

Looks good Simon. I agree with Jack, a good wooden burnisher whether hand or powered will give you a better result than plastic and won't widen under the heat that is created. http://www.leatherburnishers.com is a good resource for cocobolo dremel & drill edge burnishers and if you check out the FAQ section, there are tips about solutions to use instead of gum trag, speeds, etc.

I also agree that most folks like the copper adornments & rivets and if it makes it act & look stronger, all the better. My only comment would be to make sure the belt or collar is wider than your conchos. Aside from looking like the collar was cut a little too narrow when they overlap, they can also lift a little during movement and trap the dog's neck hairs and give them a yank when it moves the opposite direction.

Cheers,

Chris

I wanted the collar to be a bit wider, too, but I was working from pre-cut harness strap and 1.5" was the widest I could find.

Thanks for the link. I check them out.

[SimonJester753]

The happy customer wearing the collar.