RichardLee Report post Posted October 6, 2015 Question: I have made a couple leather book covers recently and have tooled/carved them both. I am now unsure of the weight that I used and would like to ask what is the minimum weight for a tooled/carved book cover that you all would recommend? Thanks for the advice! -Rich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted October 6, 2015 Gonna depend on how big the notebook is. For small -- like maybe 8: x 6", then about 6 oz will be enough. As they get larger, then I go up in weight. For over 12", and a 3-ring binder, I like 7/8 oz with a 2 oz (ish) lining. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted October 6, 2015 I don't like to go heavy on book covers because heavier weight leather will rip the book binding apart. I like about 5 ounce stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardLee Report post Posted October 6, 2015 Thanks for the advice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
