Members Cyberthrasher Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 Yeah it's the shipping that kills it.. I've not found a decent supply for offcuts in the UK.. Tandy prices are silly.. I'm probably going to get a traditional fatty veg tan italian shoulder (whatever that means!) within a few weeks - a 12 square foot one 4-5oz will set me back about $50 What are you wanting to make with it? Most places I've seen are the same price regardless of the weight, so I'd say if it's available get something heavier and then skive it down as needed. Most of my stuff is 8/9 though, so I'd rarely have to skive that. I guess if everything you make is 4-5, then it would make more sense to get the right weight. hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members Domino Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 What are you wanting to make with it? Most places I've seen are the same price regardless of the weight, so I'd say if it's available get something heavier and then skive it down as needed. Most of my stuff is 8/9 though, so I'd rarely have to skive that. I guess if everything you make is 4-5, then it would make more sense to get the right weight. Prices here go up with the weight (though it's priced per square foot, so maybe the same if buying by weight).. For 3 1/2 - 4 mm (which I'm guessing is around the 8-9oz mark) the price is pretty much double. I'm looking at this shoulder as being as cheap as offcuts, so gives me plenty to practice on and perhaps tackle something bigger like a bowls case..
Members Cyberthrasher Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 Ouch - just saw that edit of $20 for 2 lbs. Yeah, at that rate you're definitely better off buying double shoulders or sides. here's a good weight conversion chart that you might find useful since you're in the realm of millimeters. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/infoandservices/leatherguide/leatherguide.aspx hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members chancey77 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 VOTE! Or MAKE SOMETHING!
Members Cyberthrasher Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 VOTE! Or MAKE SOMETHING! I DID VOTE!!!! And, I'm making something right now too (if you count making mac people angry) Now I'm just bumping the thread up so people will hopefully continue to see it and take notice while at the same time helping someone hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members Domino Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 VOTE! Or MAKE SOMETHING! I voted too.. For 3 tools and not trees (sorry Sylvia)
Members Sylvia Posted March 30, 2012 Members Report Posted March 30, 2012 I voted too.. For 3 tools and not trees (sorry Sylvia) Whatever. A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Members chancey77 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 30, 2012 1 more day before I throw down the axe on the next months challenge! I wish more folks would join in and vote right now we are at 4 tools average from the lucky 7 kit. 1 More DAY! 1 More DAY1 More DAY1 More DAY1 More DAY1 More DAY!
Members miss v Posted March 30, 2012 Members Report Posted March 30, 2012 hmmm, im new and i do love a challenge... what I need motivation on is a "human portrait" i wanted to give someone as a gift... but trees are fine too, as a "bonsai" was on my list to try as well... so I would be opposed to the "7" as they arent prolly what I would use, so then it woudl be for the 3 or 4 option...
Members miss v Posted March 31, 2012 Members Report Posted March 31, 2012 what I need motivation on is a "human portrait" i wanted to give someone as a gift... *please ixnay the face idea, i looked at the pic and thought, damn thats wayyy over my head right now, lol.
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