pearlheartgtr Report post Posted February 8, 2014 I'm poking around on ebay and found some roo hides for sale. I was wondering about how much lace can be cut from one hide? This particular one measures 27" x 27". http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHARPENING-STROP-KANGAROO-LEATHER-NATURAL-VEG-TANNED-SKIN-WHOLE-HIDE-not-dyed-/281057838203?pt=AU_Leathercraft&hash=item41705a447b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sovran81 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 Here is a calculator since you didnt mention width. http://lacemaster.com/LaceCalculator.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearlheartgtr Report post Posted February 9, 2014 I absolutely do not understand that calculator. I'm looking to cut 1/8-1/4" wide lace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sovran81 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 Enter the width of the strand, the diameter of the circle you would cut from and click the length button. You can enter any 2 values and click the unknown value and it will calculate. Think of the center hole waste as that tiny circle of leather left when done cutting. Using 27" diameter and 1/4" wide it comes to roughly 190 feet. Of course this doesnt take into account waste from resizing strings due to stretch. If you prestretch the hide as you cut you will get closer to the estimated yield. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearlheartgtr Report post Posted February 9, 2014 Ok. Thanks you for the explanation! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bucksnort Report post Posted February 9, 2014 I've found the Lacemaster calculator to be really accurate. Buck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted February 9, 2014 You can usually get right around 2 spools of lace @ 1/8 inch wide. In other words about 50yrds and in some cases after stretching a little more. At least that's my experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
