Members Toolerlass Posted April 1, 2014 Members Report Posted April 1, 2014 Can anyone advise on a general all-round suitable leather for making wallet pockets? I have pigskin that i use for general lining but don't like the look of it for pockets. I have no idea what to get :-/ Quote
Members Glendon Posted April 1, 2014 Members Report Posted April 1, 2014 If your not loving the pigskin, try thin goat or kipskin. Quote
Members Chavez Posted April 1, 2014 Members Report Posted April 1, 2014 Hi, I've used a 1.8mm kid side from leprevo to line my wallets. It works really well for a 6-card bifold, but might get too heavy for bigger wallets. I've only tried 6-card (or 3card+coin purse) bifold designs so far. It still feels like "real" leather and sturdy enough to withstand some use but it is quite thick for this purpose. Quote
Members Toolerlass Posted April 2, 2014 Author Members Report Posted April 2, 2014 Thanks very much. I'll take a look. The pig skin is probs okay normally but my particular piece is a bit 'not so nice' (it was the very first skin i bought when i didnt know what was what so it was cheap) i wouldn't mind trying goatskin though, keep hearing about it :-) thanks Quote
Members whipstitchwallets Posted April 2, 2014 Members Report Posted April 2, 2014 why not 2-3 oz calf hide? depends how thick your outside piece is i guess Quote
Members Toolerlass Posted April 2, 2014 Author Members Report Posted April 2, 2014 I've never tried any of these before, it just needs to be sturdy but not so thick that it becomes ridiculous in multiple layers Quote
Members JoeSnuffie Posted April 2, 2014 Members Report Posted April 2, 2014 I've used 1.25 - 1.75 oz goat and also 2.5oz calf. The goat is stiffer and probably much more wear resistant but it can have a grainier texture than cow, but not nearly what you get with pig. I have some 1.75 oz calf that will be delivered any day now and if it looks as nice as I think it will, I'll probably stop using goat. The first picture is 1.75oz goat and the second is 2.5oz calf. Quote
Members Toolerlass Posted April 2, 2014 Author Members Report Posted April 2, 2014 Thanks thats really helpful! They both look great :-) i might try the goat Quote
Members Chavez Posted April 2, 2014 Members Report Posted April 2, 2014 Sorry, my bad! 0.8mm, not 1.8mm !!! Quote
Members BigGriff Posted April 3, 2014 Members Report Posted April 3, 2014 I've used 1.25 - 1.75 oz goat and also 2.5oz calf. The goat is stiffer and probably much more wear resistant but it can have a grainier texture than cow, but not nearly what you get with pig. I have some 1.75 oz calf that will be delivered any day now and if it looks as nice as I think it will, I'll probably stop using goat. The first picture is 1.75oz goat and the second is 2.5oz calf. Can I ask where you are getting the calf? Quote
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