alyshae Report post Posted July 20, 2012 Hi all I'm a first time poster although you've been my got-to site for info in the past, what with everyone being so generous with their knowledge, and more importantly, willing to share their mistakes! My riding coach asked if I could make a pair of chinks for her husband. I've made my own out of chap suede, but he saw a pair he loved that she said was deerskin. I'm not sure if it was or not, seems like it might be a bit thin and potentially stretchy for chaps, but a good enough hide that there's not a pile of holes in it is way out of her budget range. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience using the deertan cowhide or elk for chaps? That was she could get the look, in a bit thicker, less pricey leather (I got some elk cheap last year.) Thanks in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbarv Bulls Report post Posted July 21, 2012 Hide House has been my go to place for chap leather lately. Shipping is a little high, but the leather is good and still cheaper than most places. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alyshae Report post Posted October 23, 2014 Just thought I would update this post regarding the chinks, 2 years later. Hubby loved them, and so did the wife as she took to wearing them even though they were too long on her. I just made her a properly fitted pair which she told me she has worn at full day cow-working clinics and doesn't even know she's wearing them. The hide adjusts for temperature more than most so even on hot days she wears them all day without really noticing, they are so comfortable. They aren't stretching, at least not noticeably. Full disclosure we don't have a lot of heavy brush here on the prairies but the hide is holding up beautifully. I'm beginning to think the rarity of them is more os a practical thing, as finding two large hides, with few holes, that match color and thickmess is a pain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted October 24, 2014 I have made a lot of chaps out of dear tanned cow hide. It makes a chap with a really nice feel and wears well too. Also I have used buffalo hide to make chaps and chinks, also good stuff. Just depends what weight you are looking for. Attached are a couple of chaps in deer tan cowhide I made for guys at the track, and a pair of chinks I made for a lady friend of mine out of buffalo hide. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
