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Best Leather For Handle Braiding (Quick Response Would Be Nice)


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So I'm hoping someone will answer quickly. I saw a cool ideas to braid a set of pedal bike handle bars and want to give it a try. But all I have is veg tanned leather. I have braided a little bit and practiced with the veg tan but I was wondering what is a good leather for braiding handles. But I only have a little bit of time today to go get leather or I have to wait till Tuesday. I'm hoping someone will respnd fast so I can get started today. Thank you.

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Kangaroo is tough and easy to work with. Rawhide would be best but there is a learning curve associated with using it.

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I don't want to hold on to rawhide for hours on end. I would like something a little easier on the hands. This is going on a road bike. But thank you for the quick response. I will see if the guy has any kangaroo hide. I doubt he does but he might.

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You should not have problems if you use the veg tan leather for lace for the handles.

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Ok thank you. Was not sure if there was a better leather for handles that will be used a lot.

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