Members craftsman827 Posted March 4, 2016 Members Report Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) I want to make a harness for my dog. What type of leather is the best to use. Since he will be wearing it outdoors, in all type of weather. I have some nice 8/9 oz. Herman Oak Leather. If I use the H.O. can I protect by finishing it with some to make water resistant ? Edited March 4, 2016 by craftsman827 Quote
Members Black Dogg Posted March 5, 2016 Members Report Posted March 5, 2016 Craftsman, I would make it out of bridle leather in the same thickness. The bridle has oils and fats worked into it after tanning to make it more water resistant. That being said, however, I've made plenty of collars out of veg-tan and they hold up fine. If you have a Lab or Lab-Mix, their fur will eventually make the leather water resistant as the oils soak into it over time. To start out, give it a couple of coats of Neatsfoot Oil (the 100% pure kind). If you use linen thread for sewing it will last about three years. My old Lab's collar was seven years old and I re-stitched it three times. Of course, you won't have that issue with poly thread . Good Luck! Black Dogg Quote Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! Patrick Henry, March 23rd 1775
Members Birdman Posted March 6, 2016 Members Report Posted March 6, 2016 This may help you with your project ideas . http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=51473&hl=%2Bdog+%2Bharness Regards. Quote Age and treachery will always overcome youth and vigour.
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