How To Get Rid Of The Fuzzys No Back Of A Hide

[Cyberthrasher]

Luckily the only time I've ever had to put up with Tandy leather is when it came in my kit the first time I picked up the tools

[leatherworm]

I did visit Oregon Leather and was impressed with their site and ease of navigation. I looked around, but didn't have time to do a dry run to see what the shipping expense might be for a given item. I'll be going back as my leather supply dictates and I have learned from the comments on this Fuzzy," subject and appreciate all the comments. We can learn a lot when we listen. Thank You.

[electrathon]

I did visit Oregon Leather and was impressed with their site and ease of navigation.

Funny, I didn't know they had a website.

[leatherworm]

This is where I ended afther looking for Herman Oak leather...;

http://www.oregonleatherco.com/

[electrathon]

This is where I ended afther looking for Herman Oak leather...;

http://www.oregonleatherco.com/

That is them. The Portland store is a lot bigger. It looks like the site was built by someone at the Eugene store. Once you add shipping I am not sure how they compare to Springfield, I like the fact that I can walk in and buy it.

[leatherworm]

I realize we are drifting away somewhat from the How to get rid of the Fuzzies as the focal point, but I have this last comment regarding a leather source;

Yes, postage is always a consideration and we all know postage as well as the price of materials change like the weather. I don't care much for shopping as shopping as goes, but we can learn a lot by looking around. My wallet is under my personal protection.

Here is some contact information for Springfield Leather in Missouri. http://springfieldleather.com & email is ed@springfieldleather.com

I'm not advertising for anyone, just posting this for you use. I'm sure we have this listing somewhere, but I know the above is current.

[MojoGeorge]

I know that it has been awhile since this was posted, but i just finished watching a youtube video produced by Springfield Leather demonstrating the gum trag and glass method. Look it up, I think it will help,

[Harag]

I've used Tan Kote on the back of my leather recently, rubbed it in and then used the bone folder to slick it down and smoothed it out, left it overnight and now the back is really smooth.

As this is the first time I've ever done this, does anyone see a problem with using Tan Kote for the back as I can't get Gum Trag from my current supplier.

[particle]

This has worked for me several times in the past.... Clean off your work surface really well, then flip your hide over and pull out your orbital sander with 220 grit sandpaper and sand it really well. I've never gone any higher, but you probably could if you really wanted/needed to. Yes, it will make it "more" fuzzy, but it'll be more like suede, with much less of the longer stringy stuff. As you get closer to the belly, it's a little more difficult to get that suede look, but you should be able to get pretty close. This throws off a ton of leather dust, so you may want to keep a shop vac in your spare hand to suck up the airborne dust particles. When done sanding, brush gum trag on in small areas, rub in with your fingers, then smooth with a slicker.

Edited June 14, 2013 by particle

[Cyberthrasher]

If it's fuzzy, sand it, apply water with sponge, burnish with slicker (bone folder or glass) and then apply finish coat if you desire (especially if you're dying the back of something to be worn)