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Danne, again thanks for the info. I will have to try some of the tips you have given. Here is my latest attempt. Alran caviar goat 1.2mm, some soft read leather 1.2mm (not sure what it is) with some 0.45mm Texan reinforcement.

Danne, thanks for the info. It does look nice: I might give it a go. Would you use it at the 1.4 - 1.6 mm it comes in or would you thin it down. Say 0.8mm?

I have been practising doing a few watch straps lately and i wondered if there is a preferred leather to use for the lining. Any one have any preferences or is there a particular leather that is good to use next to the skin?

The leather was actually much cheaper than I was able to source it elsewhere

Jimi/bohusdzsi, See my recent post about obtaining goat leather from Alran in the ‘Leatherwork conversation’ forum

I know previously there has been some discussion on this forum as to whether it is possible to order single or low quantities of skins from Alran; some were under the impression that it is only a bulk supplier. I contacted them recently and was able to order some skins off them quite easily. It really is lovely leather and great for wallets etc. If you contact Jerome at ventes@alran.fr he will help out and will send photos of available colours etc. Be aware it may be a few days before you get a reply. Not all lines are available and it is just for Europe. When asked him about availability he sent the following: My policy/firm commitment to serve Book-Binders/Makers/DIY communities-world has driven me to organise a stock service, 7 years ago. The stock service covers 4 lines of our leather, among the c. 300 we manufacture. They are: Goat SULLY Chevre liegée-main Chèvre liegée-main metal Chèvre Corysande Please note that stock service in Mazamet (Fr) works for shipments to entire Europe, including UK, For other countries like China, Japan, USA… we have distributors. You may be able to order from some other of the lines (I got some Caviar) but I think this may depend on what they are processing so you may have to wait for it.

That was already on the case. The binoculars inside have Carl Zeus’s on them as well.

I recently used some Sully on a wallet and it burnished up just fine I am still in the process of trying to order from them but they have assured me (and it also says on the sample card they sent me) that there is no minimum order for Sully or Caviar.

So, inspired by the Repair Shop ( my favourite show on television, I remembered there was an old binoculars case lying in pieces at my parents’ house. I removed the remains of the old thread (not easy), re-stitched it and cleaned it it up. There is a real sense of satisfaction about giving something a new lease of life.

You are right. I was sure I had seem them on there before.These have rollers but look a similar shape https://www.artisanleather.co.uk/cast-nickel-plated-whole-roller-buckles.html

You can get them at Abbey England

They are a French tannery specialising in goatskin. I have used their skins before and they are top quality however it seems to be hard to find shops dealing in their products here in the UK/EU. That’s why I thought I would contact them directly. I haven’t received the samples or prices yet but I cam let you know when I do. Look up Alran Leather in your search engine and you will find them.

I recently contacted Alran through their website and asked if it was possible to buy direct from them. I received a reply that afternoon and they are sending out some samples to me.

I know this is an old thread but it was coming across the Hewit website that got me searching for goat leather uses and I ended up here. Have you used their leather for items like wallets? Have any recommendations on any of the different goat leathers they advertise?

I found this really helped me.

Below are two wallets I recently made from Badallassi Pueblo. One yesterday and one about 6 weeks ago . Both are totally untreated. I love the way the older one has become glossy and has picked up a deep green lustre simply through day to day handling and use.

Yes that’s pretty much how I did it except I only glued it to the ring. It doesn’t need to be stitched as you have solid 3 cm of adhesive the whole way around. As you say iit was very time consuming and labour intensive which makes it all the more galling that when I talked to the person I gave it to a couple of days later she had lost it. Talk about pi@@ed off!

No the leather comes like that. It is Badalassi Pueblo. You can buy it at Rocky Mountain leather or AA Crack here in the UK. Not cheap but lovely to work with.

She said it was too ‘mature’ for her. I gave it away to someone who loves it and was over the moon to be given it.

A bag for my daughter. All hand stitched including the straps. Unfortunately it wasn’t to her taste and she turned it down.

I have just made a bag using Badalassi Pueblo leather and I am wondering if I can use bag kote to finish and protect it or should I just leave it natural. Anyone have any experience using this?

While looking at skiving knives I notice some are called Lap Skiving Knives. What is the difference in use between a lap skiving knife and an ordinary one? What is lap skiving?

Leodis leather sells a pattern for making a wallet with a coin pocket

Try Deco Cuir who are based in France. I often use them and have found them to offer a good service. They have a fantastic range and they also have a scheme where you gain points on your purchases

Well, I have ordered some samples so I guess I’ll make a decision once I receive them. Toxo, I do live not far from JT Batchelor and they are good but I just couldn’t find what I was looking for this time