Making Lines

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Hello Lynn,

Here is some info for the lines question from Micah Helser in the last issue:

In regards to how to stitch harness lines, when I make mine I cut 2-3 lengths 1.5 inches wide out of the hide on its longest side. The ends of these strips of leather are rounded and then run through a skiver to taper them. These tapered ends are laid together and stitched in an oval pattern. Then I usually also rivet it. If you don’t taper these ends before stitching they can catch the harness and you can lose your control of the lines.

Hope this helps. – Khoke Livingston

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1. A side of leather that will be used to cut out the lines.
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2. Using a draw gauge to cut the leather strips at the correct width.
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3. Using an edge beveler to take the sharp edge off the leather.
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4. Using a strap end punch to round the end of leather that will be overlapped.
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5. Using a skiver to taper the thickness of the leather.
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6. Showing the taper of the leather.
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7. Marking the rivet site and the line for stitching.
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8. Stitching.
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9. Placing rivets.
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10. Stamping in the rivets.
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