A Couple of leather questions

[DarbyFett]

What leather would be best for a soft shooting bag? I really like buffalo, would it be correct for mid to late 1820s? I see people mention 4oz vegtan, but all the 4oz vegtan I have worked with seems to stiff to make a bag out of.

Also, has anyone bought the Smoked German tan from crazy crow? I want to make leggings, and I can't afford that much braintan.

 

[rabjr]

Buffalo makes a very nice bag, Elk and deer leather do too. :thumbsup:

 

[blacksmithman64]

Swampy's da man when it comes to leather bags!
Far as that german tanned stuff, I never used it, but I heard it was pretty ok stuff. Depending on your size, if you can get a braintan hide 11 sq. ft. and are very careful with yer pattern, you can get a pair of leggins out of it including fringe if ya want it. Our very own Micanopy seems to have some nice lookin' braintan at a fair price :thumbsup:
Welcome to the MLF!

 

[DarbyFett]

Buffalo makes a very nice bag, Elk and deer leather do too. :thumbsup:

Glad to hear it, I love buffalo.

Swampy's da man when it comes to leather bags!
Far as that german tanned stuff, I never used it, but I heard it was pretty ok stuff. Depending on your size, if you can get a braintan hide 11 sq. ft. and are very careful with yer pattern, you can get a pair of leggins out of it including fringe if ya want it. Our very own Micanopy seems to have some nice lookin' braintan at a fair price :thumbsup:
Welcome to the MLF!

I do want fringe, but I would have to be VERY careful with 11 sq feet. My thighs are rather large(I wish I could say it was all muscle, but who am I kidding.I do a lot of bike riding though)

I dropped Micanopy a email, thanks!

 

[blacksmithman64]

DarbyFett, you could also go with two small hides, about 6 sq ft each.