Vinny Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Some leathers are supple and some are stiff. Which leather would I need to make a thick leather belt (single piece)? I have a side of 15oz Herman oak and it is way too stiff. Is there a way to make my current leather supple for a belt? If this has already been answered can somebody point me in the right direction Vinny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halitech Report post Posted July 12, 2015 15oz will be fairly stiff regardless of who made it. You can always cut it out, do your tooling then treat it with something like neatsfoot oil or EVOO to soften it. Something that thick would be ideal for a gun belt though where stiffness is desired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geneva Report post Posted July 12, 2015 The only way to soften that is to split it down to 10 oz. 15 oz. material is by nature stiff. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simontuntelder Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Cut a strap, edge it, burnish it and if that haven't made it more supple, then try giving it some good natural conditioner. Of course skiving the end will also help making the belt more workable. I tend to use quite thick veg tan leathers (4.5 to 6mm) and they always become more supple with a bit of manipulation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinny Report post Posted July 14, 2015 Thanks everyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
