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by joanro on 27 February 2014 - 18:02
SS, I agree with you.
However, when leather is of quality and tanned properly, it should not crack when used for saddle making etc.
In 2000, I tanned a buffalo hide with the hair on, which is more difficult to do than without the hair. Fourteen years later, that hide is as supple as when I finished the tanning process, the hair is still as tight as it was the day the animal was shot.
I used the hide over my saddle in my American Indian drama act five or six days a week for the next three years. Btw, the hair and hide still have a wonderful leather aroma for people who appreciate it. My Cherokee friends now use it in their prayer lodge.
However, when leather is of quality and tanned properly, it should not crack when used for saddle making etc.
In 2000, I tanned a buffalo hide with the hair on, which is more difficult to do than without the hair. Fourteen years later, that hide is as supple as when I finished the tanning process, the hair is still as tight as it was the day the animal was shot.
I used the hide over my saddle in my American Indian drama act five or six days a week for the next three years. Btw, the hair and hide still have a wonderful leather aroma for people who appreciate it. My Cherokee friends now use it in their prayer lodge.
by dragonfry on 27 February 2014 - 22:02
Buffalo hide is some tuff stuff! It makes for excellent leather, and yet really remains much softer then cow hide.
I think hide tanned in oak is easier to keep workable then those tanned in other chemicals.
I made the mistake of soaking a very stiff new leash in neetsfoot in a bag for a few days. I way over did it and nearly a year later it's still slippery. And it's been in the rain and out in the sun too. Someday it will reach the correct feel. But like the ladies said, don't over oil it. Just give it a few wipes with an old rag and let it sit.
(P.S.) i love the smell of leather and one of my favorite places to shop is Tandy Leather stores.
Fry
I think hide tanned in oak is easier to keep workable then those tanned in other chemicals.
I made the mistake of soaking a very stiff new leash in neetsfoot in a bag for a few days. I way over did it and nearly a year later it's still slippery. And it's been in the rain and out in the sun too. Someday it will reach the correct feel. But like the ladies said, don't over oil it. Just give it a few wipes with an old rag and let it sit.
(P.S.) i love the smell of leather and one of my favorite places to shop is Tandy Leather stores.
Fry
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