Contributing Member Regis Posted July 4, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted July 4, 2009 Last year I purchased a lot with ostrich, alligator, and kangaroo. The ostrich & gator were pretty obvious and I just took the guy's word for the kangaroo and I sure like it for accents and more. Can't seem to find any kangaroo except lace. I sure would like to find a place to buy some hides. This is 1.5 - 2.0 oz and feels very sturdy. If you can confirm this is kangaroo and know where I can get some, I'd appreciate it. Here is a photo of what I have. Thanks, Regis Quote God, Family, and Country (although liberals are attempting to destroy these in the USA)
Members kevinhopkins Posted July 5, 2009 Members Report Posted July 5, 2009 Last year I purchased a lot with ostrich, alligator, and kangaroo. The ostrich & gator were pretty obvious and I just took the guy's word for the kangaroo and I sure like it for accents and more. Can't seem to find any kangaroo except lace. I sure would like to find a place to buy some hides. This is 1.5 - 2.0 oz and feels very sturdy. If you can confirm this is kangaroo and know where I can get some, I'd appreciate it. Here is a photo of what I have. Thanks, Regis Hi Regis, if you can let me see a picture of the whole skin, then I could tell you. it's pretty hard from just a piece. Kevin Hopkins Quote
Contributing Member Regis Posted July 5, 2009 Author Contributing Member Report Posted July 5, 2009 Wish I could but, all I ever had was about 8 irregular shaped peices that were roughly 6x15 inches. Thanks Regis Quote God, Family, and Country (although liberals are attempting to destroy these in the USA)
Members Rawhide Posted July 5, 2009 Members Report Posted July 5, 2009 Wish I could but, all I ever had was about 8 irregular shaped peices that were roughly 6x15 inches. Thanks Regis Hidecrafter's carries roo hides in a few colors, I think black, natural, and maybe cordavan/burgundy. You'll have to call em tho. I don't think the website is ready yet. Quote Marlon
Contributing Member Regis Posted July 6, 2009 Author Contributing Member Report Posted July 6, 2009 Marlon, You were correct, Hidecrafters had some kangaroo hides. Pricey but, I bought a small one mostly to try to confirm the peices I have. I'll have a use for it as accent & trims. Too expensive as liner unless perhaps for a billfold. Thank you, Regis Quote God, Family, and Country (although liberals are attempting to destroy these in the USA)
Members Rawhide Posted July 7, 2009 Members Report Posted July 7, 2009 Marlon,You were correct, Hidecrafters had some kangaroo hides. Pricey but, I bought a small one mostly to try to confirm the peices I have. I'll have a use for it as accent & trims. Too expensive as liner unless perhaps for a billfold. Thank you, Regis I use it strictly for making lace. Quote Marlon
Contributing Member Regis Posted July 8, 2009 Author Contributing Member Report Posted July 8, 2009 Welll, I my expensive kangaroo hide just arrived. Looking close, it does not look like what I had in texture & feel. The kangaroo is pretty thin (2 oz) and the original is considerably thinner but, probably more than 1oz. Sooo, now I have a dk brown hide waiting for an expensive project "someday". Still don't know what the original peices are and won't try buying anymore exotis to try to find out. Thanks, Regis Quote God, Family, and Country (although liberals are attempting to destroy these in the USA)
Members rickeyfro Posted July 8, 2009 Members Report Posted July 8, 2009 (edited) Regis, that sorta looks like shrunken bull shoulder to me Edited July 8, 2009 by rickeyfro Quote
Members bcboots Posted July 9, 2009 Members Report Posted July 9, 2009 Regis, The photo looks like some kangaroo I bought several years ago from Panhandle Leather in Amarillo Tx. I believe it was called Brush Kangaroo. Most of the wrinkles disappeared when the leather was stretched. They have a small selection of kangaroo. Also check www.charleshartke.com or www.newbigbook.com search the products & services guide for kangaroo. Hope this helps you. Blake Quote
rcsaddles Posted July 9, 2009 Report Posted July 9, 2009 Try www.midwestwhips.com Paul has roo ides on hand and I think very reasonable. I got a small #2 just to try cutting lace for less than $60. Quote Joe Boyles Rugged Cross Saddlery Lewistown, Montana Romans 6:23
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