Contributing Member JLSleather Posted November 6, 2013 Contributing Member Report Posted November 6, 2013 Better yet, stop by any Menards, HomeDepot, whatever, and spend 4 more $ for a caliper. Doesn't need to be 'fancy' - $13 for the one I picked up. Then you can measure leather -- and a lot of other things. The "guage" thing may actually work, though I suspect it reads different in the cold than it does in the heat. The caliper will let you measure the leather, or rivets, or distance to the edge of something, or how big that circle is .. yo get the idea. THEN, just 'figger" the leather. Each 'ounce' is a 1/64". So, mathalizing'.... 1 ounce 1/64 .0156 2/3 oz 2-3/64 .0312-.0468 4/5 oz 4-5/64 .0625-0781 8/9 oz 8-9/64 .1250-.1406 Glendon is correct, you should measure with SOMETHING tl you get used to 'seeing' what you have. I've seen leather "CALLED" 6/7 that was visibly thicker than leather "CALLED" 8/9. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members leatherorpleather Posted November 7, 2013 Members Report Posted November 7, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leathercraft-Tools-Thickness-Gauge-Tester-Leather-Craft-Tool-Handmade-0-10mm-/331026191539?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d12b2d4b3 this is 13 bucks for a leather gauge, but it measures in millimeters I guess? Not sure how you'd convert that to Oz's off the top of your head. Quote
Members jus10 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Members Report Posted November 8, 2013 There is a conversion chart you could just print it off and hang that up or keep it with the tool I guess I like the caliper idea that would come In handy with a lot of stuff outside leather . Quote
Members Glendon Posted November 8, 2013 Members Report Posted November 8, 2013 Really you need to try a few things and see what works for you if you don't have a way you were taught. When I started in leather, I bought a set of digital calipers. I used them a lot at first, but I rarely pull them anymore. I find the simpler plastic gauge easier and faster to grab when I need to double check a piece of leather. Quote
Members leatherorpleather Posted November 10, 2013 Members Report Posted November 10, 2013 hi guys, saw this thread. I'm trying to imitate this portel wallet they only make them for iphones so my htc one I measured it out and I have the bulk of it with 2-3oz springfield veg tan but I cant find any liners for those pockets. They have these wallets in all different colors so they must be using veg tan but look how thin that is! I couldn't get springfield to skive me some 1oz either. any help/ideas? Quote
Members jus10 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Members Report Posted November 10, 2013 I've been looking at 2oz smooth pig skin it says it can be dyed and its (I think ) 1.99 sq ft may be 2.50 I remember it was cheaper then bovine Quote
Members jus10 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Members Report Posted November 10, 2013 But I guess you want the pockets noticeabley thinner then your 2-3 oz . I know I saw something on springfield that was under 2oz but I don't think it was smooth Quote
Members jus10 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Members Report Posted November 10, 2013 This is off topic but has anyone seen iPhone cases that can be used while on the phone ? The only person I've seen making them is in Asia they use the brand name "Nerb" I saw them on Instagram this seems to be a very untapped idea Quote
Members leatherorpleather Posted November 10, 2013 Members Report Posted November 10, 2013 No that sounds great! I just want it looking similar to that wallet I suppose. As long as it's thinner, do you have a link? Quote
Members jus10 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Members Report Posted November 10, 2013 http://springfieldleather.com/30087/Lining%2CTooling-Pigskin/ I was wrong about the price but there is some predyed for cheaper under lining Quote
Members nrk Posted January 21, 2014 Members Report Posted January 21, 2014 As for the grades, B grade Hermann Oak is pretty good. I only switched to A myself because there were a few marks in the middle that were hard to work around for guitar straps without killing my yield. Craftsman - I try to stay away from it. I've purchased 2 craftsman grade sides. The first had a beautiful grain side, but it was really fleshy and didn't edge that great. The second had a solid flesh side with no stringy flesh, but was pretty hard all the way through and the color was a little off. This one doesn't case well and really sucks to tool, but it does stamp alright. Dying can be tricky on that one. My point is that the Craftsman grade is pretty hit and miss, and even your hits aren't really perfect. For a little more, the B grade is an excellent choice. Also, here's a brief guide on Springfield's site regarding leather. There are actually guides on most supplier sites. http://springfieldle...ing Leather.pdf Another Edit...... I just looked at your kidskin. I just ordered some of that myself for lining. It's a really popular choice and used on a lot of those really expensive designer products Cyberthrasher Can you advise whether you get A grade of Hermann Oak from SLC or ..? Quote
Members Cyberthrasher Posted January 21, 2014 Members Report Posted January 21, 2014 Cyberthrasher Can you advise whether you get A grade of Hermann Oak from SLC or ..? Springfield only carries "Craftsman" grade © and B Grade. I get A from Sheridan Leather or Goliger Leather. Quote hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members nrk Posted January 22, 2014 Members Report Posted January 22, 2014 Springfield only carries "Craftsman" grade © and B Grade. I get A from Sheridan Leather or Goliger Leather. thanx for the tip. I'll check. Quote
Members midwestislander Posted January 24, 2014 Members Report Posted January 24, 2014 Don't know if you are still interested in 1-1/2 to 2 oz leather, but I order 1-1/2 calf from Garlin-Neuman leather (603-595-6319) A side cost less than $50 between 10-12 sq ft. Very nice, I use it for wallet pockets and interiors.The thinness makes it a lot easier to sew, dyes nicely and feels rich. I also use pig (and kangaroo when I can get the bundles from Springfield Leather), but I prefer the 1-1/2 calf from Garlin-Neuman. Quote
Members nrk Posted January 24, 2014 Members Report Posted January 24, 2014 Don't know if you are still interested in 1-1/2 to 2 oz leather, but I order 1-1/2 calf from Garlin-Neuman leather (603-595-6319) A side cost less than $50 between 10-12 sq ft. Very nice, I use it for wallet pockets and interiors.The thinness makes it a lot easier to sew, dyes nicely and feels rich. I also use pig (and kangaroo when I can get the bundles from Springfield Leather), but I prefer the 1-1/2 calf from Garlin-Neuman. are you talking about veg tan calf? Quote
Members midwestislander Posted January 26, 2014 Members Report Posted January 26, 2014 Yes, veg tan. Quote
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