Members WinterBear Posted August 16, 2013 Members Report Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) So, the leather is pretty much rubbish because it's degraded with red rot? Also, "chuffed". I'm a little confused, a little clarification for the dimwit over here. I've heard this used to describe someone who was pleased. And also used to describe someone that is annoyed. Will your supplier be chuffed/pleased with the good news that the dust is just leather powder, or chuffed/displeased that the "good" news that the dust is red rot? Edited August 16, 2013 by WinterBear Quote I used to be an Eagle, a good ol' Eagle too...
Members DJ1935 Posted August 16, 2013 Author Members Report Posted August 16, 2013 Sorry, WinterBear, I was being factious. Having imported this "russet" in good faith the supplier is now stuck with a heap of rotten leather he cant sell and the cost of returning it will be horrendous. They are not a big firm so the impact will be significant. Quote [font="Comic Sans MS"][size="3"][color="#a0522d"]"Growing old is compulsory - growing up isnt" [/color][/size][/font]
Members WScott Posted August 17, 2013 Members Report Posted August 17, 2013 Hard lesson of buying known quality from a reputable source for more money rather than cheap fast deal from the world unknown Sorry to hear this, hope your supplier recovers Quote
Members cem Posted August 18, 2013 Members Report Posted August 18, 2013 The Leather Conservation Centre did some research on red rot an article on it can be found here http://www.leatherconservation.org/treatment-for-acid-deterioration-leather/ DJ, have you looked into Greenhalgh Tannery in Australia http://www.gretannery.com.au/ they still vegetable tan and it might be a bit cheaper postage wise than from America. Quote
Members DJ1935 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Members Report Posted August 19, 2013 Thank you, CEM, much appreciated. I rang Greenhalgh Tannery today. Very helpful and offered to send over some samples which I am looking forward to seeing. Have you used any of their leather? Quote [font="Comic Sans MS"][size="3"][color="#a0522d"]"Growing old is compulsory - growing up isnt" [/color][/size][/font]
Members cem Posted August 19, 2013 Members Report Posted August 19, 2013 Not yet, I plan to once I've used this lot of Hermann Oak up with the Aussie dollar on the decline it's probably going to get too expensive for me to bring as much in. I'm sure someone on the forum has used it though, might of been leatheroo. Quote
Members WinterBear Posted August 21, 2013 Members Report Posted August 21, 2013 Sorry, WinterBear, I was being factious. Having imported this "russet" in good faith the supplier is now stuck with a heap of rotten leather he cant sell and the cost of returning it will be horrendous. They are not a big firm so the impact will be significant. I thought you might be but couldn't be sure without tone or body language to back it up. What a horrible blow to your supplier. Quote I used to be an Eagle, a good ol' Eagle too...
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