Whole hides?

[Tiffany]

Most places I look online for leather only sell hides split down

the back. Do any suppliers offer unsplit, "double backs"? (If that's

the right term). I'd think you'd be able to cut larger panels from the

center going left and right from the middle and not have the runoff

of thickness you get when trying to cut a large square from a single

back?

[Randy Cornelius]

It is hard to find veg tan in double back, you can get them in double shoulders which might work. I know that Wickett & Craig makes a double butt in thier English Bridle leather. Call W&C at 1-800-826-6379 talk to Glen ext 222 or Matt ext 216. Tell them what you are looking for they may be able to help.

Randy

Edited February 14, 2008 by Randy Cornelius

[Luke Hatley]

Most places I look online for leather only sell hides split down

the back. Do any suppliers offer unsplit, "double backs"? (If that's

the right term). I'd think you'd be able to cut larger panels from the

center going left and right from the middle and not have the runoff

of thickness you get when trying to cut a large square from a single

back?

Tiffany, i have not seen Double backs, but i do know there are Double Butts

and Wickett & Craig will split it to the thickness that you require.

hope this helps.

[Tiffany]

Thank you both!

[kfiretwo]

Thank you both!

tiffany

i believe u can order a whole hide from w&c there pa tannery, not sure of the number but if u go to there web site it will give it to u

[celticleather]

Most of the tanneries I use in the UK are quite happy to supply 'whole backs'. If I buy from a factor, it sometimes means I have to wait for a week or two if they don't carry whole backs as regular stock.