3/4 Hermann Oak Vegtan

[DavidL]

Can the 3/4 hermann oak be folded in half and not bulge up so much.

Im making a wallet that has a piece of leather folded onto itself.
This type of 3/4 veg is this as stiff as 6/7 or 8/9 leather. I had small samples of those two sizes and is stiff as wood.

If you can provide pictures of some scraps that would be appreciated.

[Narvi]

3/4 Hermann Oak folds over fine, 4/5 OK, 5/6 too firm. Hermann Oak in general is very firm, but the lighter weights are easy to work with. I'll put in a plug for my local supplier, Golliger Leather in Ventura, CA. Good prices on Hermann Oak and always have A Grade in stock. Give 'em a call.

[DavidL]

thank you for the info, good to know that its doable. When it folds over does it fold without a bulge almost the same way as folding a piece of paper not totally flat but the closes to it? The end use is for a slim wallet so any large bulges will not work.

[Hi Im Joe]

Do you have the option to groove the fold? So it will lay flatter. If you mark where you want the fold and groove to either side leaving a little ridge in the middle it works really well.

[texback]

You can always skive it down where the fold will be.

[DavidL]

I bought a groover, the blade of it was bent so I may need to buy another one or see if I can get it replaced.

It will be like a pouch and I don't want the groove to be seen when its opened. If it can be tapered to a smooth transition w/ a dremel sanding disk that could work. 3 for the main portion and 2 oz thinned at the fold. I have never used a gouge before so I have no idea how it will look.

The best option is if can be folded and pressed flat. Anyone has herman oak 3/4 that can do this? The 2/3 ounce of veg I have can be folded easily, it is softer and feels and reacts more like chrome tanned though.