GDouglass Report post Posted April 13, 2011 I am doing some edge braiding on some chinks for a shop here in town using "Whiskey" colored kangaroo lace that originally came from Hidecrafters. The shop gave me what was left of the lace on a spool, but it is not enough to finish the project and I need to order some more. Hidecrafters does not actually make the "whiskey" color anymore and when I called them, they told me to order another color that was supposed to be the same. When it arrived, it didn't match the old lace. Can any of y'all tell me where to get some of this "whiskey" colored lace? Thank y'all, Grady Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 Grady I think Tandy sells whiskey colored roo precut. The last hide I got that was that color I think I got from Hardtke. How far off is the new from the old. You may have trouble matching the original lace with new lace. The old lace may have changed color due to age or sunlight and as with other leather no two hides are going to look the same. Although they should be somewhat similar. You may have to start over with new lace. I know that sucks but it may be faster than trying to find a match to the existing lace. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner Report post Posted April 14, 2011 Springfield Leather has a whiskey colored roo lace: http://springfieldleather.com/store/product/16322/Lace%2CKang%2CClass%2C1-8%2225y%2CWhsky/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beans Report post Posted April 14, 2011 You can also try Y-Knot Lace,I recieved some whiskey roo from them the other day,fast shipping.406-249-5225 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GDouglass Report post Posted April 14, 2011 Grady I think Tandy sells whiskey colored roo precut. The last hide I got that was that color I think I got from Hardtke. How far off is the new from the old. You may have trouble matching the original lace with new lace. The old lace may have changed color due to age or sunlight and as with other leather no two hides are going to look the same. Although they should be somewhat similar. You may have to start over with new lace. I know that sucks but it may be faster than trying to find a match to the existing lace. Mike Mike, I took a look at the Tandy precut lace and it wasn't NEAR the same color as the lace I've got. I'm going to keep looking for a bit to see what I can find and if it all comes down to it, I might just have to get a CLOSE match and not quite exact. This edge braid is something like a modified 8 strand that would resemble one of the braids in Bruce Grant's encyclopedia the closest, but is still a differentiation. I've got LOTS AND LOTS of hours in them so far, so I'm going to try my best to not have to start over haha. I really appreciate the advice and guidance, though. If I have any other questions, I'll be sure to let you know. Thanks again. -Grady- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GDouglass Report post Posted April 14, 2011 Springfield Leather has a whiskey colored roo lace: http://springfieldle...%2225y%2CWhsky/ Spinner, I do believe you nailed it!! The whiskey on there looks EXACTLY like what I'm trying for. I think I'll get that shop to go ahead and order it and see what happens. If it isn't right, I guess we'll try again! Thanks a lot! -Grady- You can also try Y-Knot Lace,I recieved some whiskey roo from them the other day,fast shipping.406-249-5225 Thanks Beans!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bevan Report post Posted April 14, 2011 I am doing some edge braiding on some chinks for a shop here in town using "Whiskey" colored kangaroo lace that originally came from Hidecrafters. The shop gave me what was left of the lace on a spool, but it is not enough to finish the project and I need to order some more. Hidecrafters does not actually make the "whiskey" color anymore and when I called them, they told me to order another color that was supposed to be the same. When it arrived, it didn't match the old lace. Can any of y'all tell me where to get some of this "whiskey" colored lace? Thank y'all, Grady Gday Grady howz the lace chase going mate ??? I am doing a vid on the weekend for mate that has got one of my lace cutter/ beveller tools , So if you are still looking for some whiskey lace and you have about 10 days up your sleeve before you need it just send me a message with the amount you would need to do the whole job { yes you will have to undo what you have done !!!! I use a drum stuffed roo hide that whip makers use , it is greasey and very nice to use , i am not sure what the spool stuff is like but i would think it would be dry. As I said mate I am cutting lace this weekend so let me know how much ya want and i will cut it and post to you free of charge , just to help ya out if its not to late Cheers for now Bevan www.bwrwhips.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bevan Report post Posted April 17, 2011 Gday Grady The Boss is posting it tomorrow for ya mate ,, There is dry and greasey , whiskey & Brandy ,,, i will let you work them out , They are all in one bag!!! best of luck with your project and i hope all goes well Cheers Bevan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GDouglass Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Gday Grady The Boss is posting it tomorrow for ya mate ,, There is dry and greasey , whiskey & Brandy ,,, i will let you work them out , They are all in one bag!!! best of luck with your project and i hope all goes well Cheers Bevan Bevan, Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! I'll be in touch. God bless. -Grady- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
