Bleed knot leather dog lead

[@adamturnbull6824]

We just found your channel and wanted to say thank you. We are in the early stages of opening our leather works and you have helped us understand how to do certain things. You have explained things perfectly and easy to follow

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

@@adamturnbull6824 I’m glad it helps

[@Foxiepawstotti]

We lost our tack in a fire and I'm off to make my own leather bosal hangers using bleed knots, love this channel, I wish I'd found you years ago. Then its back to Scotland in the New Year to see what else is needed that I havent already made out of webbing etc. I'm determined to get good at this, not like making whole bridles maybe but you never know! I invested in a hammer like yours and some edging tools and even some stamps. I'm just doing it the cowboy way with an exacto knife or similar and just slit as opposed to punch the leather as its 2.5mm thick and 1/2" wide, cowboys use latigos which are about the same width, I have an array of pliers etc so am looking forward to making some stuff, I might put a browband and even a throatlash on the basic headstall if I enjoy doing it, I'm sure I will. I saw another cowboy putting a throatlash on to keep the bosal hanger away from the eye because the button bits on bosal nosebands can make the hanger lie quite high so I was thinking a throatlash, obviously round the crown and through the browband to pull the hanger down to the 'normal' headstall position. We will see.

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

@@Foxiepawstotti leather work can be fun. Start with easy bits. Then. One day bridles

[@buddyhutchins3782]

Nice and simple......great, thank you.....now a dog harness please. Anaco, Anz.

[@terryclark7864]

As always, quick and informative. Thank you for sharing.

[@gwynneclark6372]

This would have to the easiest bleed knot video to follow .I can now do a bleed knot on my belts thank you .ps nothing wrong with the sound.

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

Thanks Qwynne.......I think the sound problem is on my computer . I thought it was this video but played others and I am getting the same prob...I will fix it tomorrow

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

The width of the leash in this video is 3/4" the length can be what is best for you. The crew punch i used was a size 38 this is about an inch / 2.5cm . These holes have to be big enough to get the width of the leather through. They can be bigger if you like.If you don't have a crew punch cut the holes with a knife then punch a hole at both ends to stop the leather tearing. At the handle end The hole start 3/4 inch in from the end. The next hole starts at 17.5 inches / 44cm.At the trigger hook end the first hole starts 1 3/8 inch 3.5cm . (I did the handle end different from the trigger end they don't have to be different) This hole length is bigger to get the handle through it . I made this hole length 1 3/8 / 3.5cm long.The next hole starts 4.38 inch 11cm then leave a gap of 3/4inch / 2cm for the last hole.These measurements can vary depending on the width and leather you use

[@devinbirkby5912]

whats the total length of leather before you make the loops?

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

Hi Devin I never measured. I just grabbed some leather and cut it to a length that looked good. I will go into by leather school in the next few days and measure it . I will let you know

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

The bleed knot one I made had a total length of 44 1/2 inches. Its made up length was 32 inches.The Handle was 9 inches and the turn back was 3 1/2 inches.

[@rziaco]

When you're in trouble there's always a moment when a Scotsman will come and rescue... So at least is the story of my life 😂 thank ye ma man!

[@donnasingleton6320]

Can you make a video making a dog leash out of contrasting colored bullhide leather using the blood knot technique from the snap end to the handle end?

[@davidburgess1204]

Great skills working with a wonderful natural product,Leather really enjoy watching you work.regards David

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

Thanks David

[@BrookeWilson-r9m]

How would you do multiple stitches on each end for a lead?

[@barrelracer109]

Are there any tutorials on this technique but with two colors/pieces in the same leash?

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

its something I have never done sorry

[@BeverlyMason-c6o]

So how long is the leash when you cut it out? You keep going off and on camera so I can't see what you are doing.

[@MsHopeify]

Love it!

[@johnrichardson4583]

What us it you use to get it smooth, you heat it up with a lighter?

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

John Richardson it is tallow fat inside a piece of denim. I only heat it. If it is really cold in the workshop. On a normal day. It will be fine

[@ad4786]

How many ounces is the leather you use ? Thickness

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

I’m not sure in ounces. We measure thickness. I use 4 mm thick

[@An2oine]

Thank man! My dog's leash dried out. It was homemade. They only push nylon leads here in USA.

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

An2oine to stop it drying out put leather oil on it. I use cheap vegetable oil and tallow fat. This is what my leather suppliers use when finishing the leather. Also if they are hard to buy. You should make them and sell them

[@rbliven]

I'm curious about your strap cutter...Where did you get it? Cheers

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

Truck Capt Hi its called a plough gauge. Mine is a Dixons tool. I think other companies make them

[@rbliven]

Thank you sir! Love the videos

[@earlelzy9975]

It was bugging me that you wouldn't stand up your maul to keep it from rolling away.

[@gwynneclark6372]

I wish you lived in Adelaide I would be in your school

[@johnbacon9658]

That's awesome fella, what are your powder dyes called and where would you order them from? thanks for this.

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

Hi You can buy some from Abbey England abbeyengland.com/Store/ProductID/68775?txtSearch=powder+stain

[@johnbacon9658]

UK Saddlery thanks for that.

[@hopeindirect4165]

Well well well, when I put on ma leather, and rock to sum Metallica, Delta Parole, Foo Fighters or the Smashing Pumpkins I feel like I can do anything in the whole wide world.

[@MichaelWorthingtonDendro]

What leather you using? Great video

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

Michael Worthington it would be about 4 mm thick veg tan bridle/saddle leather. I use butt you can also use the shoulder

[@MichaelWorthingtonDendro]

Thanks

[@christianlinzy6912]

How can I order a dog weed from you or several

[@christianlinzy6912]

Sorry I meant to say dog lead

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

Hi Christian . I don't make anything for sale. I do leathercraft training courses

[@christianlinzy6912]

UK Saddlery thanks but do you know how much you could sell one dog lead for in the US 25 to $50 perhaps you'll think about selling me a few let me know if that's possible you're making them anyway please!! Nothing like a good Scottish made product!!

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

I don't make anything at all. I retired 2 years ago and only teach now. When I was working I made English type saddles. I also travelled the world teaching and selling advice to companies. I do these videos to help people all over the world who can not get this education at a school.You should have ago at making leads. They are easy to do and working with leather . Is something that you will enjoy doing.

[@michelleford9951]

I can't keep up with your measurement they are not what we use I live in the USA

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

I try to do both measurements metric and inches. I tend to do more in inches because that is what I know best. I think, in my newer videos. I started holding the items up to the camera showing the measurements better.

[@michelleford9951]

Love you youtubes but slow down

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

I will try. The problem I have is that is me going slow. I was a piece work saddle maker making 5 / 6 saddles a week , It is hard for me to slow down. Thanks for the tip

[@starion88esir]

Truest sign of a production worker. Time is money.

[@rolandfitzgerald1475]

Why do people watch these videos and than try to tell the person what they are doing wrong don't see you trying to help people with there leather work. You sir are doing a great job no matter how fast you go. Thank you.

[@jancole6961]

a 'bleed knot' is a fishing knot, a 'blood knot' is a leather knot

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

Many people call it a bleed knot many call it a blood knot. You say tomato I say tomato. I have always called my fishing knot a double blood knot . Many things have dual names. This does not make many people wrongHere is a cut and paste from the 101 knot website. Blood Knot Blood Knot What Is It? The blood knot, also known as the double blood knot, joins two fishing lines of similar sizes like different sections of the leader or tippet. It has a breaking strength of around 83%. Its name originated from its use on the business end of a Cat o’ nine tails whip.

[@kianucollis3929]

George....that chisel end you did...perfect....! not funny for us beginners....!!!! 2-3 years of leatherworking and that is just taking the " pish..."...! ps. can you speed it up abit mate....!?

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

I agree Kianu 20 minutes to make this is just been lazy I think it is because I am not as fit as I used to be. Looks like I have to get back to lifting weights. I will start tonight by lifting a heavy glass of whisky.

[@kianucollis3929]

You need to have balance when lifting weights George, so probably best to have a full glass in each hand.....Raised and lined work soon....? Thanks as always....:-)

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

ah that might be the reason I fall down when drinking whisky. My balance is out because I only have one glass.

[@kianucollis3929]

UK Saddlery It's ok...it's actually a common mistake to make...but as a Scotsman I would've thought you'd have cracked it by now....Keep practising...!!

[@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk]

I don't get enough practice. I'm poor send whisky to help me practice