CrashInBlack Report post Posted August 25, 2011 I just picked up one of these Oily Utility Sides from Tandy at a very good price, and I'd like some suggestions for what I can make from it. I'm thinking maybe rifle slings and bags, but I'm not sure. I've done quite a few holsters and a couple belts, but this is my first non-veg tan leather. I picked it up because it was a good deal. Thoughts/Suggestions? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Chaps, soft side tool bags, straps (it may be a little oily for a belt).....that kind of things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrashInBlack Report post Posted September 5, 2011 How do you think it would work for suspenders or shoulder holster straps? Too oily? It doesn't really feel oily to the touch but I wouldn't want it to rub off on a shirt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinneal Report post Posted December 10, 2011 Those hides have a lot of stretch to them, and very little rigidity. I wouldn't use them for suspenders or belts. I keep buying them when they're on sale, and I use them to make gussets for bags, or entire bags, liners for horse tack or other things. I've also made matching chap / vest sets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reddevil76 Report post Posted December 10, 2011 I've an oily burgundy side which I've kept for a year. It already has mould starting on it. Reason why I haven't used it is because I found that it stained the roll of suede it was stored next to. When i saw that, I took a serviette, and rub on both grain and flesh side vigorously. Both sides have colour bleeding onto the serviette. That's why till now I can't think of doing anything with it. Wouldn't want to make a bag and have the customer saying I ruined his/her $100 shirt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
