craftsman827 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Dogg Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdman Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
