dscott Report post Posted September 30, 2009 morning had a friend ask if i could make him some spur straps i am just strating in leatherworking and wanted to know good weight of leather to use Thanks for you help David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windom Leather Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Hi David, If you are going to just make a simple pair and not back it with anything then 8/9 will be heavy enough. When I first started I made a pair for my wife and she wears them almost daily and has held up well. If you are wanting to make a higher end pair then I would probably use 6/7 backed with some 4/5 or just 4/5 doubled. Hope this helps. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted September 30, 2009 David, I use 7/8 oz leather and line it with 2/3 oz. Like Will said, however, 8/9 is adequate. Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott Report post Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) <P>thank you both for your help<BR>David</P> Edited September 30, 2009 by dscott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites