CHAPTER V.

PREPARING THE LEATHER FOR THE FITTER.

Wetting the Stock—Drying—How long to soak—Testing Strap—Trimming the Flesh Side—Applying Tallow—Straps not to be disturbed until the Water has dried out—Cleaning and Slicking—The Effect of recurrying—Blacking Leather for a Single-Strap Harness—Wetting common Stock 53