Leather Conversion Chart

[waterbug]

Ounces to millimeters.
Very helpful! I have been looking for something like this for a long time, and here it is for everyone who has been wondering what ounces of leather mean.

[snafu918]

Awesome, the only thing missing is the answer to this question:

What type of leather and thickness are you using for your hoods?

[waterbug]

I currently use 1.5mm kip or 2mm kangaroo.

[Ryan]

Here is another that I have been using for awhile:
www.eleatherworks.com/pages.php?pageid=7

[pioneersnt]

Bump!!!

This should be a sticky!

[chrismt89]

thanks for posting this i have been trying to find something like this for ages would have really helped for buying my leather the first time thanks again awsome find

[myck]

Ok, awesome chart, but I have a question. What thickness would be appropriate for an RT. Northwoods says "heavy" but that doesn't really help me.

[kurohyo]

I heard maybe 2-3mm thickness? That's what I heard...

[miket307]

Oct 22, 2008 0:35:50 GMT -5 kurohyo said:

I heard maybe 2-3mm thickness? That's what I heard...

I think you mean 1.2mm or 3oz and that should be fine for a RT if it's taken from a strong part of the hide (not around the edges).

[myck]

Awesome! That's what I needed to know.

[hawkman57]

Suggestion-I have used a good quality buckskin on Redtails for years. Cut it a little larger than needed then grease it well as it will stretch. The price is very reasonable. You can tan it yourself also.

[hawkboi23]

WITCH IS THE BEST LEATHER FOR A KESTREL KANGAROO HIDE OR ENGLISH KIP LEATHER ?

[mosman]

If you guys need more info then that just visit www.tandyleatherfactory.com and read the leather buying guides. I have ordered from them many times and the service has been excellent every single time, and if you don't find your answer just call them and explain what you need and they will help pick the best leather for the job.

[377]

cool! notes to post up at the leather worker