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Best quality/buy on belt making leather????


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Hi,

        I want to make a few tooled belts (9/10 oz.) and I'm tired of buying blanks.

I want to get a double shoulder or back so I can get a better price per blank.

I'm looking for good tooling veg-tan, but I would prefer not paying $300?

Is there a "best buy" on a good belt leather hide???

                                                                                       Thanks!

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I have ordered backs and bends of HO leather from a number of places, and I can tell you that none of the "retailers" "B" grade looks nearly as nice as the "B" I've received from the tannery.

 

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41 minutes ago, JLSleather said:

I have ordered backs and bends of HO leather from a number of places, and I can tell you that none of the "retailers" "B" grade looks nearly as nice as the "B" I've received from the tannery.

 

Hi,

        What Tanneries do you buy from???

I can order from anyone I guess!

Has anyone tried any of the imports from Argentina, or is HO just the way to go????

40 minutes ago, JLSleather said:

 

 

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Hermann Oak is nice leather.  Also, Wickett & Craig makes a nice piece - though it's a bit more money.  Tools, dyes, and stains very nicely.  Firm but not hard.

 

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19 minutes ago, seagiant said:

Hi,

        Can I order from HO Tannery???

http://www.hermannoakleather.com/

Hermann Oak has a minimum of ten sides or backs of one thickness.

 

http://www.hermannoakleather.com/products-and-pricing/tooling-and-carving-20110204130556

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I don't see anything in that listing which tells you the 'grade' of leather.  I always order "A" grade, and have used some quite nice "B" grade as well.

JLS  "Observation is 9/10 of the law."

IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.

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