Tandy lightweight saddle skirting leather

[jcuk]

Hi everyone!

 

Has anyone got any experience using this type of leather, it is on offer but i need some advice as it is a 4 hour round trip to purchase. ( I would prefer to select my leather from Tandy . rather than order online - I normally get my leather from Abbey so this is something new to me).

Does this leather dye well i want to use it for belts and heavy strap goods

 

 

https://www.tandyleather.eu/en/product/oak-leaf-lightweight-saddle-skirting-10-to-12-oz-4-0-to-4-8-mm

Thanks jcuk

[Studio-N]

it 'might' be 10 oz, but I've never seen that stock to actually be 12 oz.  Expect it to be dry and hard.

[Matt S]

Before you go north of Watford (where there be dragons) have you tried JT Bachelors of Dalston? They have a good line in veg tan -- sides and shoulders. Closed weekends though I think.

Is there any reason you don't buy tooling leather from Abbey? I've only ever bought their Italian bridle.

Edited October 8, 2016 by Matt S

[jcuk]

Hi Matt i normally get my leather from Abbey bridle butts/backs (Sedgwick) have used John White before not a fan and sometimes use Metropolitan leather in Thrapston but both are open Monday to Friday.

I Only get one full day off every fortnight which is a Sunday plus Saturday afternoon so this maybe one of the few times i can select the leather myself.

I thought JT Bachelors were wholesale only i wish Metropolitan leather were open on Saturdays i would go there slightly nearer for me i  got a nice black 

bridle butt from them.  

yes the Watford gap you mean i make sure i get back before it gets dark.

 

all the best jcuk

 

[jcuk]

Thanks Studio-N do you me for tooling or just in general because i won't be tooling the leather just want to use it 

for straps. I want a hole side because it will give length i need to make leads reins for horses just thought for the price 

might give it a try.

 

all the best jcuk

[Studio-N]

If you're going to hand pick it yourself you may find a good thick hide.  92" and up is harder to find these days since everyone seems to be taking the cows quite young.

should be able to get around 16-18 good straps  from the spine down.  the belly is not usally very good and is usually lighter in weight.  cheers!

[jcuk]

Thanks for the info have to wait 2 weeks before i can get there and have a look for myself if its seems ok i will get 2 hides 

if not see what is on offer in store.

Have you ever used Tandys Latigo i really like the burgundy colour i have  never used Latigo before so just thought i would ask if you have

although its very expensive over here at Tandys not seen it anywhere else this side of the pond.

 

all the best jcuk

 

 

[Studio-N]

the latigo is generally a good quality. nice and flexable, but I don't think it goes beyond their 8/10 oz offering.

[jcuk]

Thanks again have looked at there site 9 to 10 oz so that would be heavy enough for what i would need it for 

but as i said very pricey over here i can get a pair of sedgwick bridle butts from Abbey for around the same price so 

keeping waiting for it to come on offer hopefully .

 

all the best jcuk