hunting bag leather

[fire-n-brimstone]

I have some 1/8 thick leather. Is this too thick to make a hunting bag with?


Andy

 

[necchi]

Veg Tan?
Oil Tan?
Depends on what ya got.
If it's stiff stuff then I'd say yes too thick for a bag, more suited for a box.
If it's soft and pliable then I don't see why not.

 

[BrownBear]

Good answer. I have some commercially tanned buffalo leather that's around 1/8" (8 oz), and its soft temper makes it ideal for bags. I also have some 8 oz. veg tanned that I wouldn't use for a bag on a bet.

 

[fire-n-brimstone]

This is Veg tanned. its stiff as heck.

Andy

 

[BrownBear]

It likely would be dandy for making something like cartridge boxes if you're interested. For sewing heavier leather, I sure recommend this book. It's about the best money a guy can spend when starting out with leather, especially thick stiff leather.

 

[LaBonte]

Yes it's on the heavy side but if you have it you can thin it down by sanding from the back side with a belt sander and then to make it more flexible, oil well with a good saddle oil or EVOO - DO NOT over oil which can and will turn it into big floppy mess - apply in light coats on both sides and let set for 8 hours, then fold/roll it in both directions to work it....

 

[LaBonte]

I also agree on the Sewing Leather book recommended by Brown Bear - but in the meantime his may help http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/tutorials/_leatherstitch.html

 

[fire-n-brimstone]

i may try to trade it for some softer leather. thanks guys for the help.

Andy

 

[seleach]

+1 on the links from LaBonte & Brownbear and I would add a recommendation for T.C. Albert's book "Recreating the 18th Century Hunting Pouch". It has just enough pictures and just enough words and some great patterns. -Flint

 

[fire-n-brimstone]

anyone interested in trading my stiff leather for you soft bag making leather.

Andy