Members Davy Posted September 14, 2008 Members Report Posted September 14, 2008 Ive heard that for its weight kangaroo leather is the strongest leather that can be used for lacing . Is this correct ? Has anyone not living in Australia tried it ? I only use it and nothing else as there is minimal or no stretch , its strong and has very fine hair folicles giving it a very clean smooth look . Its bloody tough ! Quote I'd be more apathetic if I wasn't so lethargic !!!!
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted September 14, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted September 14, 2008 Yes, Davy, those of us not from Australia have heard of it, and it is popular for the reasons you've listed. Tandy (tandyleatherfactory.com) sells it. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
TomSwede Posted September 14, 2008 Report Posted September 14, 2008 Roolace finds its wayhalfway around the world to Sweden too. I like it very much but not the price;-) Tom Quote Confucius - Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. --------------------------------------------- www.1eye1.se blogg.1eye1.se
Members tonyc1 Posted September 14, 2008 Members Report Posted September 14, 2008 Roolace finds its wayhalfway around the world to Sweden too.I like it very much but not the price;-) Tom Can you buy 'roo meat over there, Tom? Tony Quote
Dags3777 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Posted September 14, 2008 I use ROO for all my thonging. The price is off putting but it comes in some great colours and is user friendly. Cheer's Darryl Quote When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised God doesn't work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness.
Members wildrose Posted September 15, 2008 Members Report Posted September 15, 2008 In another guild I previously belonged to, some of us got together and placed a large 'roo lace order from an Australian supplier (it was a while back, sorry I don't remember where it was from...) I still have quite a bit. I like it ALOT, but it can be stretchy. I like it most for the variety of brown colors I got. Quote Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
howardb Posted September 16, 2008 Report Posted September 16, 2008 How does one keep the kangaroo from hopping around while you are trying to lace it? Quote Brent Howard CALG, HLG
Members wildrose Posted September 16, 2008 Members Report Posted September 16, 2008 ROTFL Quote Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
Members tonyc1 Posted September 16, 2008 Members Report Posted September 16, 2008 How does one keep the kangaroo from hopping around while you are trying to lace it? A few grains of lead usually stops them hopping! Tony. Quote
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