Members Parott1 Posted May 14, 2014 Members Report Posted May 14, 2014 I make leather dog leashes and one of my clients asked me to make a 3/8" leash with a thumb loop riveted about half way down from the handle. Should I even attempt this? I feel that the integrity of the leather might be compromised by doing so, but maybe I'm completely wrong. Any suggestions? Thanks! Quote
mlapaglia Posted May 14, 2014 Report Posted May 14, 2014 What thickness leather and will the addition of the thumb loop mean that the rivet is going through 2 or 3 layers? Quote
Members Parott1 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Members Report Posted May 14, 2014 The leather is between 10-12 oz. Not sure if it will be going through all three layers. Quote
mlapaglia Posted May 14, 2014 Report Posted May 14, 2014 You should be ok. I would stitch it on then place a rivet in the middle. The stitching would help reinforce the area. I'd use a #12 copper rivet but that is a personal preference. Quote
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