The Leather Hide And Selecting Leather (in 4k)

[@heawin88]

Your seemingly odd comments off to the side always put each piece into perspective nicely and let me know exactly why I am being shown each leather. Very well done sir. I am definitely a fan of this and other videos. Love your little shop and all your little tips. They really do help. I am a month into making things and am loving every minute of it. Thanks for all the the tips.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks Jeffrey

[@bbrachman]

Your comment about splits for testing a design is really helpful to me. I have been trying to find a 'leather substitute' that is inexpensive and is as thick as leather. I have tried 1/8" neoprene foam as a substitute. It does work but will not keep a fold or seam as you fiddle with it. Thanks Harry!

[@StephenBerlyant]

Invaluable information getting started. Cleared up a lot of confusion, thank you

[@douglaswages702]

I have learned so much from your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks Douglas

[@rondumontier1187]

These are the types of videos that should really help someone who wants to start out. I get asked all the time just how to choose leather and my answers are always very long. Noce going Harry.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks Ron.

[@abelvillarreal6488]

Crystal clear. Excellent resolution. Oh and by the way, great video.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks Abel I have upgraded the sound, lights and camera, so great that you noticed...thanks again. Rgds Harry

[@petegalloway2466]

Superb! Every days a school day with you Harry. I’m relatively new to leather craft and your tutorials are proving invaluable. Cheers 🍻

[@harryrogers]

Thanks Pete

[@jamesconner8275]

I always enjoy your presentations. Love to learn new things about arts and crafts.

[@scottc3165]

Just what I needed. Thank you.

[@453421abcdefg12345]

Seeing that Goat hide has reminded me that I have a suitcase full of those that I bought years ago from a company in Beckenham, they used to have regular sales of leather, I think they were dying samples, but very well priced, I will have to look them out, hidden since we moved.

[@harryrogers]

You could make something interesting from those!

[@453421abcdefg12345]

@@harryrogers : With the inspiration from you yes!

[@somatder]

I am an somewhat experienced home tanner and have just finished tanning a whole cowhide with oak bark. I think it's almost 40 sq ft so it's quite a chunk of leather. It's quite a time investment (moneywise not so much, haha) and really want to put it to good use so I have really been thinking on how to go about dividing the hide into useful parts for belts etc. But with your great content on leather cuts and quality I feel I now got the sufficient knowledge make this important decisons, so thanks a lot, Harry!

[@harryrogers]

Wow that's impressive

[@somatder]

@@harryrogers yeah, and I just finished a homemade strap cutter from beech, so I am cutting straps as I am writing - again using your skillful guidance. If you wanna check out how to make homemade leather look up SkillCult here on youtube, he has got the best content on bark tanning hides. That's how I learned the craft. I am off for making a belt from one of the straps I just cut using your video for guidance. Cheers!

[@harryrogers]

@@somatder Thanks very much 😀

[@JensKliewer]

Again, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 🙏

[@harryrogers]

Always welcome

[@RadicallyLowly]

👏🏼👏🏼 Ty for the Teaching 📚 about Leather 😀 ...I Learned something New Today 🌈☀️

[@harryrogers]

Thanks Rich, thats great.

[@CliffsShed]

Thanks Harry, great video, and the "technical" filming improvements are amazing! You are inspiring me to have a go! All the best, Cliff

[@harryrogers]

Thanks very much Cliff, I really appreciate that. Best wishes Harry

[@colinpearson6568]

Bring back memories of the time I worked in Holmes Hall Tannery, I worked in the warehouse and the hide yard 👍

[@chuckrich6015]

Thank you Harry.

[@greyhaircrafter]

Your work room is so beautiful! The cow looks like it might be a bit lame on the back leg 😮😂

[@harryrogers]

😂🤪🙂

[@steveparise52]

Thank you Harry for the tutorial it came in very handy.

[@dmack1827]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Brilliant!

[@beccabug]

I learned a lot from this! Thanks!

[@macgyver2417]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@josephpotterf9459]

Excellent information thanks

[@29ginad]

Very informative...thank you!

[@treetopspider]

I found this very interesting. Ive now just realised that the leather I've been given from a local upholsterer is Chrome tanned and not ideal for all my purposes. What type of leather do you recommend for watch straps and wallets/phone cases?

[@harryrogers]

Veg tan is nice...russet leather is good if you are happy to see all the blemishes and patina build up.....gives character....otherwise go for some veg tan that's dyed...has a finish.

[@timlelapin]

That was very interesting, thank you

[@GaryForgingOn]

Very helpful, Thank you.

[@Hide_and_silk]

Excellent summary. Would you mind if I linked to this from my channel?

[@harryrogers]

That's fine..Thanks.

[@AfridiShamsOfficial]

From where would you recommend getting the leather supply in the UK?

[@Justmyopinionlol]

so a lot of leather soled shoes where they stamped a "genuine leather" inside the framed logo....that logo is actually the outline of a whole leather piece from an entire cow?

[@joebazooks]

whered u get the gauge? and what were the leather sellers you mentioned? to my knowledge, i think it's roughly .4mm for every ounce, so an 8oz piece of leather would be roughly 3.2mm for example

[@harryrogers]

Gague from Ebay....Metropolitan leather...yes 're thickness sounds about right. Rgds Harry

[@phildodd9942]

Fascinating ! Out of interest ( says he not having watched your other, related films yet ) , which parts are used for a pair of boots ? Many thanks !

[@harryrogers]

Various Phil...not that I am any form of expert on boots!

[@phildodd9942]

@@harryrogers Thank you for your observation on that - this is going to be a fascinating series to watch - looking forward to it !

[@leebradley6561]

Could I please ask if you could recommend any leather suppliers? I'm new to the craft and have no idea who I can trust to provide me with good quality leather. Thanks.

[@harryrogers]

Take a look at Metropolitan Leather

[@sherryburns4504]

Hello Harry, you talked about split leather in this video, I have some Cow hide split upholstery leather approx 1.4 thick, what is the best use for this please?

[@harryrogers]

I used mine for prototyping...as I do not like it....but some people have made bags with it. 🙂

[@sherryburns4504]

@@harryrogers Thank you for the quick reply 👍

[@digitalaether]

Harry: I have 3 half butts in here. Me (thinking): Harry is so thorough, he never does anything half assed. Now one and a half assed, that is a different story. lol

[@robertbeckman2054]

Any advice or comments on oiled or "pull-up" leather?

[@harryrogers]

It's nice for messenger bags.😊

[@gulamhoosendocrat7091]

Hi Harry Where can I obtain leather strip for binding . Thanks. GH

[@harryrogers]

I am sorry I do not know, but I guess you could split some thicker leather.

[@ironleatherwood1357]

Great video

[@harryrogers]

Thanks

[@KillianSunderland]

Hi Harry, where do you order your leather from?

[@harryrogers]

Various but take a look at Metropolitan Leather...they sponsored me.

[@gavincaventer3272]

Hello really interesting video where do you buy leather from thanks

[@harryrogers]

Hi Gavin...take a look at Metropolitan Leather.

[@gavincaventer3272]

@@harryrogers thanks for that I will have a look wheres the best place to find starter tools

[@harryrogers]

@@gavincaventer3272 EBay is a good place to start.

[@chrispage6035]

Hello, where do you by the thickness measure please?

[@harryrogers]

Hi I got mine from Ebay, searching for...Leather thickness gauge

[@iandykes757]

can you do a keyring video)

[@harryrogers]

I will give that some thought Ian, Thanks very much for asking. Rgds Harry