Members TCon Posted February 3, 2016 Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 I'm looking for 0.2 oz veg tanned leather. Tandy Leather does not really have 0.2 oz thickness, at least not any good selections. The best I can find is about 0.4 oz, which is far too thick for the inner pockets of a wallet (what I'm trying to make). Does anyone have any suggestions of where to look? Quote
Members TinkerTailor Posted February 3, 2016 Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 I think you are looking for 2oz, not 0.2. ).2oz is the thickness of paper.... Try some of the other suppliers advertising on the top of the page. Tandy is not known for the best leather at the lowest prices...Or good selection. It would help to know where you are from, as we are a global community and leather supplies vary greatly around the globe. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members LumpenDoodle2 Posted February 3, 2016 Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Do you have a bookbinder supplier near you? They usually stock (approx) 0.8-1mm leather. I am fortunate in having J Hewit & Son 5 minutes down the road from me. I have been able to buy lovely fine veg tan leather scraps from them. Mainly goatskin, and pigskin, and pre-dyed, but that's the only source I've come across. Edited February 3, 2016 by LumpenDoodle2 Quote “Equality? Political correctness gone mad, I tell you, gone mad!!!! Next they'll be wanting the vote!!!!! “. Anger and intolerance are the enemy of correct understanding
Members TCon Posted February 3, 2016 Author Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 Oh, of course, I was not thinking correctly. I mean 2 oz. I think I was getting it confused with .08 mm, which is a different measurement. But I'm from central Texas area. I'll have to see if I have a bookbinder supplier near me. Thank you! Quote
Members italiantanner Posted February 3, 2016 Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 You can find this leather on www.leather-eshop.com: good quality full veg tan leather in every thickness. They ship Worldwide and the selection is really Amazing. Go to this link: www.leather-eshop.com/Natural-Crust-Cowhide.htm Quote
Members TCon Posted February 3, 2016 Author Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 Oh that's a great site. I know it's probably unlikely there are any, but do you know of any cheaper options? Quote
Members italiantanner Posted February 3, 2016 Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 If you want there are 3rd grade skins, at only 55€. They can be splitted at 2.0 oz. Quote
Members TCon Posted February 3, 2016 Author Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 That would be ideal if I had a splitter haha. Quote
Members italiantanner Posted February 3, 2016 Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 The tannery can split! With no cost. It is enough to ask them Quote
Members grmnsplx Posted February 3, 2016 Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 I just purchased some veg sheepskin (1.5-2.5oz) from tandy. I intend to use them for wallet interiors. I am not sure how well these will work though. It's more of an experiment. Tandy gets mixed lots of goatskins in every now and then. In the mix are a few veg skins. Keep your eye out for those. Quote
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