NVLeatherWorx Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 Sometimes you will find a side that may have some slight fluctuations, the more "value" based the tannery (that means cheaper) the more the chance of this happening. It should be noted that Hermann Oak only selects the highest quality Steer hides which are larger and stronger as the animal is not of the "fatty" variety like most other leathers that are sent out for tanning. It is true that not all veg-tan is full grain but only full grain can be tooled so let's put that to rest right there. It should also be noted that some pigskin lining leathers are veg-tanned (even though I am sure EVERYONE thinks that they are Chrome Tanned) and that isn't just the Natural pigskin leather either. There is a supplier that has veg-tanned Mission Grain pigskin for lining purposes and I can tell you that there is a big difference between how it feels and works versus the Chrome tanned version. I would only ask one question for you nrk: how do you gauge your leather? Do yo use an actual gauge or some other method? If you aren't using an official gauge then your may have actually received the correct weight of leather but a lower grade of leather may not be as accurate from the splitting process. Quote Richard Hardie R. P. Hardie Leather Co. R. P. Hardie Leather Co. - OnlineR. P. Hardie Leather Co on Facebook
Members 25b Posted December 11, 2014 Members Report Posted December 11, 2014 I think the "full grain is superior to top grain" propaganda is just marketing hooey put out by saddleback leather, in my opinion. I doubt any serious leatherworker pays any attention to "dave's" marketing verbiage......I know I don't. Quote
Members 25b Posted December 11, 2014 Members Report Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) I just make sure in my own sales sites to blatantly point out the myths that guy spews out and actual facts that denounce his garbage. Most of what he says is so wrong, it's embarrassing that he's actually putting out lies like that. You're right in that a lot of customers see that stuff he posts and his silly youtube videos, but I hope when they finally look at my items they will be able to see how much better they are than his stuff. I used to think their items were really nice.......that is, until I started making my own leathergoods. Now I know better. Edited December 11, 2014 by 25b Quote
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