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Where To Find Strong, Thin (About 1Mm?) Veg Tan Leather?

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Hello,

I want to make a notebook/magazine holder. I want leather that is strong, like the veg tan that Tandy has stacks and stacks of, but thin like what you would use for a wallet. I once found a bucket of remnants at Tandy that had such leather which I used for my first ever project, a 3-set of button attachments for a pair of suspenders.

I haven't been able to find leather this thin at Tandy (or maybe I'm missing it?). Where can I find what I'm looking for? Finished or natural, I don't mind.

Thanks!

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They have this at Springfield Leather Co. Might work for you.post-60051-0-71290000-1432008823_thumb.j

What you are looking for is 2-3 oz. leather, closer to 2.5 oz.

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Thanks so much! I've never bought leather online before, but I have enough experience now that it doesn't scare me as much anymore. I've been figuring that I'll have to buy online for what I'm needing.

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BTW, if in doubt, pick up the phone and call the folks down there. They are very friendly and helpful!

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This works too. image.jpg

A word of warning, this particular leather that you've posted is very pliable and has a little stretch to it. Not quite what he's looking for. More suited for lining or garment work. The other weights of that leather have a firmer temper like most veg tan that you'll find.

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You can call up Wickett & Craig. They will take any of their sides and split them to the desired thickness. You have to buy an entire side though. But many places will have what you're looking for. Sheridan leather has Hermann Oak down to that thickness.

http://www.sheridanleather.com/category_s/1824.htm

Lots of places have similar stuff. Just depends on what you want.

Andrew

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A word of warning, this particular leather that you've posted is very pliable and has a little stretch to it. Not quite what he's looking for. More suited for lining or garment work. The other weights of that leather have a firmer temper like most veg tan that you'll find.

Thanks for the heads-up!

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