NeilMott Report post Posted May 12, 2022 Hey all. I'm thinking of making leather valet trays and found some amazing looking oil tans on Springfield's site. Wondering if this type of leather would be good for valet trays. I don't plan on wet forming them, and understand I couldn't with oil tan leather. I bought a valet template from Maker's supply and would probably stitch in a different leather for the bottom to make it more formal and add rigidity. Here are the oil tans I'm considering: https://www.springfieldleather.com/Vintage-Gold-Rush-Buffalo https://www.springfieldleather.com/SLC-Oil-Tan-Cowboy-Collection?quantity=1&color=206 (probably the vintage and oxblood). As a side note, I'd probably explore using these for watch straps, as that's the main item I make currently. Thanks! Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted May 17, 2022 On 5/12/2022 at 1:48 PM, NeilMott said: Hey all. I'm thinking of making leather valet trays and found some amazing looking oil tans on Springfield's site. Wondering if this type of leather would be good for valet trays. I don't plan on wet forming them, and understand I couldn't with oil tan leather. I bought a valet template from Maker's supply and would probably stitch in a different leather for the bottom to make it more formal and add rigidity. Here are the oil tans I'm considering: https://www.springfieldleather.com/Vintage-Gold-Rush-Buffalo https://www.springfieldleather.com/SLC-Oil-Tan-Cowboy-Collection?quantity=1&color=206 (probably the vintage and oxblood). As a side note, I'd probably explore using these for watch straps, as that's the main item I make currently. Thanks! Neil Definitely you will need another leather or some other product inside for stiffness good luck with them like to see when they are done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrdunn Report post Posted May 18, 2022 I made one with a 5-6 oz. oil tan for the outside and a 6-7 oz. veg tan in the bottom. It is different but worked out very well. I used the pin shackles on the corners of that one instead of sewing or chicago screws. I have to admit that I saw the idea about the pin shackles from someone on here. I never considered getting a pattern. I just make them square and whatever size I want. JM2C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilMott Report post Posted June 9, 2022 First one done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted June 9, 2022 Looks nice and clean. I love the connectors you used on the corners. Classy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilMott Report post Posted June 13, 2022 thanks! really like how they turned out. I've got a few more in process and will post when they're done. I also just ordered more shackles in bronze, steel and gunmetal . Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEhl Report post Posted June 13, 2022 Those look like an awesome, inexpensive and easy money maker or nice gifts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites