cody1200 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Posted July 2, 2012 Hello, I was wanting to know what I should use as a lining leather for small stuff such as holsters or notebook covers also were should I get it, Thank you. Quote
Members Glendon Posted July 2, 2012 Members Report Posted July 2, 2012 Depends on the application. Do you want a soft lining to protect something? Do you want a lining to add a little water resistance? Do you want a lining to protect your work from spills? There are suede linings, non-suede but still soft cow, goat, or deer linings, pigskin linings, braintan lining, and a ton of others that aren't coming to mind right now. Any thin leather can work as a lining, depending on what you want it to do. My goto choices are usually a somewhat stiff cowhide, lambskin, and glazed pigskin, because they are cheap. For holsters, I'd probobly go for a basic thin cowhide, vegtan would likely be the best option so there is no chance of the tanning chemicals damaging the weapon. For a notebook, depending on the look I was going for, I'd use either the cowhide or lambskin. Though for a more rugged style like scout manual cover, I might use pigskin. As for where to find lining leather, you can usually find it at the same place you get your standard thickness leathers. I get most of mine at www.springfieldleather.com. They have a nice selection of lining leathers. Quote
Members katsass Posted July 7, 2012 Members Report Posted July 7, 2012 Hello, I was wanting to know what I should use as a lining leather for small stuff such as holsters or notebook covers also were should I get it, Thank you. From the old grump: Some of my holster and most all of my knife sheaths are lined with 2/3oz 'Tooling' sides from Springfield leather. Give them a call. Mike Quote
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