theoregoner
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I have a small wallet company with a wallet design that lends itself well to custom embroidery. I would like to find an individual or company that would be interested in partnering with me to provide customized products. If you or someone you know might be interested, please let me know!
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I would like to see some thin (2, 3, or 4oz) samples of Hermann Oak -- preferably bridle or harness leather. Any color. I know there are some spots to buy it buy the sqft, but I don't have the ability to split the the standard stuff to what I want. I'm happy to pay for shipping, the leather, and your trouble. Thanks!
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Skiving/splitting and finishing an entire side
theoregoner replied to theoregoner's topic in How Do I Do That?
Works for me! I forget these phones can do that other thing too.... -
Skiving/splitting and finishing an entire side
theoregoner replied to theoregoner's topic in How Do I Do That?
Thanks for the responses. From what I see on their website, HO doesn't offer any leather at 3 oz, but are y'all saying they'd be able to split it down for me as an added service? I haven't been able to contact them. My messages are getting kicked back. Anyone have a contact at HO? Thanks again! -
I would like to skive/split and finish some entire sides of Hermann Oak leather. I'd like to get them down to 3 oz (from 8-10oz) with a good, clean looking back. Does anyone know of a place that would offer this service? (I'm aware Wicket & Craig does this in-house for their leathers, but I haven't heard the same for Hermann Oak) Thanks!
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Hi, I have a relatively simple leatherworking job that I'm looking to offer to someone either in/near Norfolk, Virginia, or Portland, Oregon (I live in VA, but the majority of my business is located in OR). I have a straightforward wallet design that I need someone to construct. I'm considering two methods of manufacture. 1) Having the leather laser-cut (including stitch holes) and then hand sewn. 2) Having the wallets die-cut and sewn by machine. Either way, the requirements will be relatively basic. If you live in or near Virginia or Oregon, and have an interest in this work, please let me know by personal message. Further, if you have contact information for someone or some business that may be interested in this work, please forward it to me. FYI, this job probably will not begin for the next few months, but I'm trying to get things in order now. Also, I'm currently at sea with the US Navy, so my response time may be delayed. Thanks!
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I need some black W&C Bridle Leather. Anyone?
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Is This The Firmest W&c Leather?
theoregoner replied to theoregoner's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Does the skirting still bend well or does it deform when stressed? Have you used any of their other leathers before? -
Is English Bridle Leather the firmest leather that Wickett & Craig make? I'm looking to have some of their leather skived down to 2oz, and I'm curious if any of their other leathers will be more firm/durable at that weight than their EBL. How do the Show Harness, Traditional Harness, Oiled Latigo, and Skirting compare? (I had some samples coming, but I think they must have been lost in the mail ) Thanks!
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Anyone sell me 2sqft of black W&C bridle leather? I'll pay a premium!
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I'm trying to make some sample wallets out of W&C English Bridle Leather without buying a whole side. Does anyone have any black EBL that I can buy? I only need a couple sqft worth and I'm willing to pay a premium for it! Thanks!
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Thanks again. I've ordered some samples to see what the difference is. Also, I'd love to try using some kangaroo for this project, but I don't want to buy a whole hide. Do you have any that you use that you could sell me? If so, PM me, I'd happily pay a premium for it!
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Thanks for the responses. I'm also interested in a pasted flesh for the sake of making the leather a bit stiffer. That being the case, would you say the $0.75 per sqft is a worthwhile investment?
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Will "pasted flesh" make leather thicker? I'm looking to buy some leather from Wickett & Craig and have it skived down to 2oz. I have the option of having it refinished and pasted, but I'm curious if the paste application will make the leather much thicker. - How much thicker will paste make the leather? - Also, will paste make the leather stiffer? more durable? Thanks for the help!
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Looking for whiskey colored, drum stuffed kangaroo leather. Anyone??
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Thank you for the replies. I'm only just starting, and I don't have the resources to invest in making my wallet with two different types of leather -- nor do I think it will work as well with cow leather of the same thickness. Based on what I need out of the leather to make my wallet work, I think kangaroo leather will be the best material to use (because it can be thin yet still firm). So, assuming I go into production with kangaroo leather, are there any resources, appeals, or advertising strategies that I could use to make people comfortable buying kangaroo leather? Assuming some people want leather wallets but are a little iffy on buying kangaroo leather, what's the best way to make them comfortable with the idea?
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I'm considering starting a line of kangaroo leather wallets. However, I'm concerned that American's have an aversion to buying kangaroo leather. Does anyone who sells goods made of kangaroo leather have any insight into this? Is it a problem? I can imagine that the people who make a stink over kangaroo leather, may not be the people who are even in the market to buy a wallet made of any leather. However, I'm still curious if a people generally prefer something like a cow leather over kangaroo for ethical reasons -- perceived or otherwise. There seems to be a lot of bad press out there about the ethics of kangaroo harvesting. Does anyone have information about common culling practices? or know of an Australian tannery that takes special steps to ensure that its kangaroos are killed humanely? I think kangaroo leather will be perfect for my next project, but I'd like to learn more about the possible downside of trying to market it. Thanks!
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You guys are great! Thanks for the responses
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I need a good, firm, and thin leather...
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Is 2oz English Bridle Leather too thin for a wallet? I'm looking to make an ultrathin wallet, but I also want to keep the leather firm and durable. I've spoken with reps at Wickett & Craig and Hermann Oak about splitting leather down to 2oz. Each has said that they don't advise the leather to be split that thin. Why do you guys think? If I made a wallet out of 2oz EBL, would it fall apart? Does anyone have experience working with EBL that thin? Thanks!
