Members MHolzer Posted February 17, 2012 Members Report Posted February 17, 2012 I want to order some 5-6 tooling leather from W & C but financially I can only swing it right now if I can figure out something to make with the split. I have been told by some people that while the split will retain molding properties, it becomes weak. So, what can actually be done with a split? Thanks! Quote 1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted February 17, 2012 Ambassador Report Posted February 17, 2012 I have used some of my splits for padding in Book Covers and Portifolios. Quote Luke
Members WinterBear Posted February 17, 2012 Members Report Posted February 17, 2012 I've seen chaps made with heavy splits, and thinner splits get used for linings, especially for rifle slings and luggage straps where you don't want the strap to slip off the shoulder. Quote I used to be an Eagle, a good ol' Eagle too...
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted February 17, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted February 17, 2012 Line belts, or make "pads" for straps on rifle slings, shoulder bags, or stiffeners for larger items (flat bottom handbags or portfolios which are being lined anyway). Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Colt Hammerless Posted February 17, 2012 Members Report Posted February 17, 2012 MHolzer, Call W&C and talk to Matt Bressler. He told me they often have double shoulders available, usually in russet or natural, but may have drum dyed as well. I don't know if they have shoulders in carving leather or just skirting, but it makes no difference. You can mould, tool, and stamp skirting the same as carving. You'd be buying less square footage that way (probably around 13-15 sq. ft. for a double shoulder) so you won't get quite as many projects out of it, but it will cost less. I'm not sure if they will split shoulders or not, but I bet they will. Phone (814) 236-2220 and Matt's extension is 216. Colt Hammerless Quote
Members shadowryder Posted February 26, 2012 Members Report Posted February 26, 2012 i made this with veg tan split double thickness on top. Quote http://www.bat-shadow.jigsy.com/http://www.facebook....tShadowLeathers
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