Leather thickness

[terryHHI]

I attended the Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show last May.  Kylie Ruffner is a sales rep for W&C and was working their booth. I told her I loved the W&C leather but I wanted leather that was softer. She said they can stake the leather and the more times they stake it the softer it gets. I told her I wanted to make totes and duffles and she recommended I get them staked 4 times. I believe Mattsbagger is correct, the leather is run through a roller press. There is a small cost for staking, but I don’t remember the exact amount  

I have worked with both Kylie Ruffner and Dave McCracken at W&C. They have both been patient while I ask them all my questions and work hard to get me exactly what I want.  You can find their contact info here - http://wickett-craig.com/direct-sales/  No connection, just happy customer.

Terry

[Mattsbagger]

Kylie is a great lady. She wasn't even supposed to be at Sheridan last year. We had ordered 1 side before that and she remembered who my wife was from talking on the phone 4 months earlier. Will be talking to her tomorrow again as need to more sides again. It's amazing how fast you can run through a side doing just small goods. Lol

[JerseyFirefighter]

It was a while ago the last time I had bought from W&C, but I believe it costs $5 for each run through for staking.