PREFACE. 



T N issuing the Second Edition of " The HARNESS 

 Makers' Guide," the publishers repeat the warning 

 given in the preface to the First Edition, to the effect 

 that the lengths and sizes given in this work are based 

 on an average between those recognized by different 

 makers. Hence it is necessary that cutters should 

 exercise caution when fitting animals of a1)normal pro- 

 portions. 



The information given has been thoroughly 

 revised, and every endeavour has been made to 

 increase the usefulness of the present edition by 

 the inclusion of instructions for the manufacture 

 of a large number of additional articles. The 

 article upon " Choosing Leather " has been re-written, 

 and the information imparted is the result of a life-long 

 study of leather manufacture, and is from the pen of a 

 practical currier of high repute. The scope of " THE 

 Harness Makers' Guide " is increased by the inclusion 

 of an instructive and practical article upon the art of 

 " Engraving and Monogram Cutting." This is added for 

 the benefit of those who have the time and desire to 

 devote to this fascinating work. 



In a work of this kind it would be absolutely impossible 

 for no mistakes to occur; the publishers will, therefore, 

 welcome intelligence of such, with a view to correction 

 in future issues. 



May. 1907. 



