Loads of Leather in Warrington

[Darkside]

Hi All
Just spotted this on evil bay - looks like a good buy for anyone wanting to do leathercraft if you know someone near Warrington

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/30-Colours-Leather-Hide-/120671943975?pt=UK_Crafts_Leathercraft_LE&hash=item1c189bbd27

 

[Black Sheep]

But it's only for one hide read the large print at the bottom.....

Richard

 

[Shewie]

True Richard but it is 3m thick :yikes:

 

[Darkside]

I did read it Richard, but £40 for a full hide of 3mm is a good price compared to the others that I have seen.

 

[Gill]

They certainly dont look 3mm thick ,what would they use 3mm in upholstery for ?

 

[durulz]

They certainly dont look 3mm thick ,what would they use 3mm in upholstery for ?

And if they are upholstery leathers then they've probably been chromium tanned - not much use for your average bushcraft crafter, who'll need veg tan.

 

[Black Sheep]

Looks like Split hide to me probably 2mm ish Chrome tanned, ok for making drawstring pouches and the likes but not much else.

Richard

 

[MSkiba]

Jeez is that how much they are worth? I got around 30 peices myself ! Anyone want some for 39.99?

 

[decorum]

It's likely that they had intended to say 3oz* ~ which is more usual for upholstery leather ~ it could also be that they made a rough guess. As others have noted, 3mm would be less than suitable for the bulk of upholstery uses.

These hides will almost certainly be chrome tanned (they definately won't be veg-tan). Plenty of bushy applications - bags, pouches, coverings, straps, clothing. Chrome tan can also be used as a facing over veg-tan spilt leather.


* conversion chart