Members tanglang69 Posted February 26, 2014 Members Report Posted February 26, 2014 Is drum dyed leather toolable and can it be wet molded, for example, holsters? Quote
Members Tina Posted February 26, 2014 Members Report Posted February 26, 2014 I have only used Drum Dried Latigo (7-10oz) and it's not toolable, nor can it be molded...It's very firm. Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Chief31794 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) Drum dyed Veg Tan Leather can be molded and tooled. I have used some HO drum dyed brown, it tools nice. Most suppliers will send you some sample pieces of their drum dyed leathers. The only reason I don't use it is that I want more control over the color. I know Springfield Leather Company will send you samples if you ask, most others as well, I don't think Tandy will but I wouldn't use their's anyway and I don't remember them selling any drum dyed tooling leather. Chief Edited February 26, 2014 by Chief31794 Quote "Life's too short to carry ugly leather"
Members tanglang69 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks for the responses. Oved Quote
Members Eaglestroker Posted February 26, 2014 Members Report Posted February 26, 2014 I've been using W&C drum dyed veg tan skirting for a few months. While I don't carve, it takes stamping beautifully and the impression doesn't cut through the dye either. It will never replace hand dyed leather for really custom projects but for most things and especially black it makes life good. Quote
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted February 26, 2014 Members Report Posted February 26, 2014 as long as it is Veg tanned Drum dyed leather can be tooled and molded just as well as natural veg tan leather latigo leather is veg tan and can be tooled and formed as well. Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
Members BDAZ Posted February 26, 2014 Members Report Posted February 26, 2014 I just received some samples from RJF sales and they all stamp beautifully. I intend to start using Drum Dyed Veg Tan which will be a big time saver for production work. Cya! Bob Quote
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