What Is Belly Leather Good For?

[JLSleather]

Not to worry -- it's in a box out of the way now,

[Ray100]

Hi do you still have the leather ? If so what it cost to ship to 77089 I am interested to purchase it

[Ray100]

Hi do you still have the leather ? If so what it cost to ship to 77089 I am interested to purchase it

[JLSleather]

Yep, still sitting here in a sealed box. Looks like post office just a tad cheaper than UPS. Says $14 and change, but I think it would fit in a med. priority box for $12. Since it aint worth $2 for me to unpack and repack, I'll just eat the couple $

So, call it $50 total and I'll ship it to Houston

Edited January 10, 2016 by JLSleather

[Ray100]

Sounds good how do we do the pay pal

[JLSleather]

I'll send you a message (red number top your screen).

[snubbyfan]

I generally buy backs... sides with the belly already removed. Sure it has a purpose though. Hmmm....

Put it inside the shop door, place to wipe yer feet when you come in out the rain.

Use it to cover the bench, in case you spill some dye.

Makes small but good smelling curtains.

Wickett / Craig will sell you the bellies for about $15 if I remember rightly. Even at that price, I dont buy 'em. http://www.wickett-craig.com/

This forum needs a "like" button.

[eby]

I generally buy backs... sides with the belly already removed. Sure it has a purpose though. Hmmm....

Put it inside the shop door, place to wipe yer feet when you come in out the rain.

Use it to cover the bench, in case you spill some dye.

Makes small but good smelling curtains.

Wickett / Craig will sell you the bellies for about $15 if I remember rightly. Even at that price, I dont buy 'em. http://www.wickett-craig.com/

Ha ha! I get a kick out of that because of the last time I used belly leather. I had a random belly sitting around forever, can't remember when I got it or why... I installed a fancy new work light on the sloped ceiling over my bench and sat down to try it out: bright light in my eyes and I couldn't stand the glare. Sitting there I was all irritated and saw that belly sitting in the corner, so now I have a not real pretty, but very effective, leather lampshade! That's gotta be a little better than a doormat!

I have used belly for heavy belt key rings that are folded sharply, and a couple of small molded cases for shop use. That's about it.

[Matty]

I use different manufacturers bellies.  I got a circular clicker die and I cut circles, moisten them (do not soak) and stretch them on a mold of my own making, where they dry.  They usually become the ends of bottoms of small bags.  Saves a wicked amount of time with the die and money with the leather.  Only drawback is buying direct you need to (usually) buy a lot, and then shipping might kill you.

[Spyros]

I use it as padding between layers for shoulder straps and laptop bags.  I also use it for workshop items like tool pockets and pouches.

Depending on the leather it can be good for other things like bag bottoms or insides of handles.