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I’m getting ready to start making belts. I have looked at numerous leathers still have not found exactly what I’m looking for. Money is not as much of a concern as quality. I want a single ply belt in the 9 ounce range that is super smooth on the back, scratch resistant, and won’t crack when bent. What leather do you use?

I tried splenda BOM leather; it was everything I wanted except for the fact that it cracked when bent. I feel like there has to be something that meets these qualities. 

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English bridle

Machines: Adler 69 , Adler 30-7, Adler 467, Cowboy  bell skiver,  Beilers embossing machine

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From what tannery? (Unless that’s a trade secret :yes:)

I have tried some English bridle, but I haven’t found one with a smooth or soft flesh. They’re all kinda half finished/half strings. 

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VHRPGNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_4TXEXR3Z5E8XQW6TG48J

Amazon, believe it or not it is some pretty good leather, heres a pic of the flesh side

 

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I have used a lot of Weavers English bridle and still like it. But recently switched to WC. WC will take on water for casing the leather better than weavers. I case it for embossing. Plus I typically buy already stained and finished . Part of the reason why one takes on water more than the other. Due to the finishing process I assume. I get sharper embossing imprints on the WC.

and no trade secrets for me.  

Machines: Adler 69 , Adler 30-7, Adler 467, Cowboy  bell skiver,  Beilers embossing machine

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G'Day,

English bridle can be incredibly expensive in Oz  , so I use  4mm  nat veg tan butts and shoulders, and for heavy use  5-5.5mm .  Nice to work with , tool , carve etc. 

HS

' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus,

He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '  :rofl:

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have you looked at herman oaks yet?  it all tools nicely, or are you just looking at making just dress belts? just curious. hope this helps. I use 8-9 oz.

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