Members Tiffany Posted February 8, 2008 Members Report Posted February 8, 2008 When selecting a cut of leather requiring strength and a tight grain, are backs or butts preferable? Is the leather selected from the butt generally stronger even though it's typically 2-3oz lighter than the back? (For example, https://www.siegelofca.com/itemdetail.asp?prodid=971 vs https://www.siegelofca.com/itemdetail.asp?prodid=972 Quote
Moderator Art Posted February 8, 2008 Moderator Report Posted February 8, 2008 Hi Tiffany, Steve should probably answer this, but I would buy the back if I needed the length. Real English Bridle is quite pricey so I would get in touch with Siegel and tell them what your application is so they can tell you what to buy. There is really no use in overbuying quality if it is not needed. Art Tiffany said: When selecting a cut of leather requiring strength and a tight grain, are backs orbutts preferable? Is the leather selected from the butt generally stronger even though it's typically 2-3oz lighter than the back? (For example, https://www.siegelofca.com/itemdetail.asp?prodid=971 vs https://www.siegelofca.com/itemdetail.asp?prodid=972 Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members tonyc1 Posted February 8, 2008 Members Report Posted February 8, 2008 Butts are usually a fair bit shorter than backs! Quote
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