Bridle Leather

[Big Papa Leather]

Anyone know who stocks a light weight (3-4 oz) bridle leather?

I looked online and lightest weight I have found is 8-9 oz.

Thanks!

Allen

[Crystal]

I was at Wickett and Craig the other week and they will split their bridle leather to whatever weight you'd like. But- it will not be finished on the backside after the splitting. I didn't ask if they have additional charges for that service.

Crystal

[Big Papa Leather]

That would be ok for my needs. I have had 3-4 requests for wallets made from bridle leather..?..

Thanks for the response. I'd hate to buy a hole side if I didn't have to.

Allen

[Art]

Hi Allen,

When Crystal said they would split their bridle leather to whatever weight, she meant that they will reduce the thickness, you would still have to buy a whole hide (or side).

Bridle leather is generally hot stuffed and will hold up better in weather. I know a few harness makers and have done repairs at a local track and I can't remember ever seeing any leather less than 9oz, and quite a bit of 12-14oz, they may occasionally double 6-7oz, that said, I'm sure some 3-4oz exists.

Call WC and see what they can do for you, they're as close to a custom tanner as exists here is the US.

Art

That would be ok for my needs. I have had 3-4 requests for wallets made from bridle leather..?..

Thanks for the response. I'd hate to buy a hole side if I didn't have to.

Allen

[Big Papa Leather]

Thanks Art,

I understood what she was saying. I was commenting that buying from them I knew I had to buy a whole side. I am hoping that maybe someone knows a supplier other than the tanner who can provide the leather in smaller qties. I guess if all else fails I can make a butt load of stuff from this reduced thickness bridle leather, but would rather have a go at a smaller purchase initially.

Allen

[Art]

Hi Allen,

Call Kevin at Springfield Leather, I don't know if he has the size you need, but he does sell cuts.

Art

Thanks Art,

I understood what she was saying. I was commenting that buying from them I knew I had to buy a whole side. I am hoping that maybe someone knows a supplier other than the tanner who can provide the leather in smaller qties. I guess if all else fails I can make a butt load of stuff from this reduced thickness bridle leather, but would rather have a go at a smaller purchase initially.

Allen

[celticleather]

I've never come across such a lightweight bridle leather - at least, not in the UK. The lightest I've seen is 4-5oz, and there's a tannery on eBay that sells it over here - item number 330369280857.