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
Members TinkerTailor Posted February 3, 2016 Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 Maverick leather may have something, Siegel leather sells bookbinding leather in Cali. Be prepared to pay more for bookbinding leathers because bookbinders want impeccable hide. Some of the bigger saddlery suppliers will split any of their hides to any thickness for free or a small fee. 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 TCon Posted February 3, 2016 Author Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Would any of you say that this is a good option for the inside pockets/lining to a wallet? http://www.leather-eshop.com/Calfskins-Natural-Greased-Leather-3rd-Grade.htm. I could ask them to split it to 2 oz, correct? Edited February 3, 2016 by TCon Quote
Members TinkerTailor Posted February 3, 2016 Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 Would any of you say that this is a good option for the inside pockets/lining to a wallet? http://www.leather-eshop.com/Calfskins-Natural-Greased-Leather-3rd-Grade.htm. I could ask them to split it to 2 oz, correct? While it may seem cheap, look at the shipping and possibly duty. There are several places in the US that can supply you with the leather you need. There are very few people on here that have used the italian leathers, while most have used hermann oak, w&c and horween. There are many options available to have leather split at the retailers of these leathers in the US, as well some of the tannerys will sell direct and split it as well. I should say i don't have as much experience in the US market as some, being a Canadian, I should also say that i have a local supplier in canada for italian veg and it is amazing stuff. Especially if all you have seen is tandy. Btw, I get real tuscan veg locally for the same price as tandy florence shoulders tanned in mexico...... I would not however order just a hide from italy sight unseen, ...yet. 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 TCon Posted February 3, 2016 Author Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Thank you. That is certainly a helpful supplier for future projects. However, as a beginner, I really don't want to invest that kind of money (upper $300 range it appears) until I've practiced enough to feel confident to use that high quality stuff from Maverick. Edited February 3, 2016 by TCon Quote
Members multivitamins Posted February 9, 2016 Members Report Posted February 9, 2016 Search PergamenaNY on etsy. They specialized on bookbinding leathers. They have thin .8mm aniline dyed goat vegetable tan leathers. Price per hide is only around 50usd. Good stuff. Quote
Members Nuttish Posted February 13, 2016 Members Report Posted February 13, 2016 I ask Wickett & Craig to split to ~2 oz for me all the time. It's a fine weight for wallet and bag pockets. Depending on the leather, you'll want them to sand and repaste the backs, but that doesn't add substantially to the price. The best part is that they have no minimums. The bad news is that they take their time. Quote
Members nrk Posted March 11, 2016 Members Report Posted March 11, 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? SLC have. Called Calfskin 2/3 oz Quote
Members nrk Posted March 11, 2016 Members Report Posted March 11, 2016 I ask Wickett & Craig to split to ~2 oz for me all the time. It's a fine weight for wallet and bag pockets. Depending on the leather, you'll want them to sand and repaste the backs, but that doesn't add substantially to the price. The best part is that they have no minimums. The bad news is that they take their time. could you please show ready product, which made of WC ? Quote
Members Nuttish Posted March 11, 2016 Members Report Posted March 11, 2016 W&C EB Pocket and divider pieces are .040" or ~2 1/2 oz. back is ~4 1/2 oz. Quote
Members nrk Posted March 16, 2016 Members Report Posted March 16, 2016 W&C EB Pocket and divider pieces are .040" or ~2 1/2 oz. back is ~4 1/2 oz. IMG_0567.jpg IMG_0569.jpg cool Quote
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