How to pick the right kind of leather for what you want to make...a look at samples of different leathers and a chat about what is best for what sort of work. My website is www.bucklehurstleather.co.uk
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@joeofnotrades4 жыл бұрын
How could 21 people thumb down that video?! That is the most straight forward, informative video on leather that I have seen so far! Thanks for making it. Joey, Cork, Ireland🇮🇪
@harryrogers4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joey...I like to think 21 people hit the wrong button and 1300 got it right, but perhaps it was not every ones cup of tea..greetings to lovely Ireland, some of my ancestors came from Cork.
@joeofnotrades4 жыл бұрын
@@harryrogers I like to look at it as been 21 jealous people 👍. Sure of course they are, only the finest people come from cork!😎
@joeofnotrades4 жыл бұрын
@@harryrogers do you mind if I ask you what your thoughts are on coming up with with a business name?
@BrassLock8 жыл бұрын
Harry, you are a great source of information and I appreciate you taking time to share your knowledge with us so willingly. Very interesting video for future reference.
@juliangodfrey55334 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Harry. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise.
@paulpower19726 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Harry. Very informative and a great help to someone like me that is just starting
@koogleyou5576 жыл бұрын
What a beautifully informative talk. Thank you! Cant wait to start.
@rubygray77494 жыл бұрын
You are so generous and talented, and you give such great advice on the many traditional skills you practise. I love watching all your videos.
@oldcodger35096 жыл бұрын
Great video on explaining the different types/quality of leather goods! Thanks for such a very informative video and taking the time to share your extensive knowledge with us!
@karsonbranham39008 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. Makes perfect sense. Thank you for the video Harry!!
@beebable6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Harry....I'm just embarking on this journey and you are making it very easy for me to understand..thanks again.
@deanchristopher16976 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for all the info you provide in your vids it's greatly appreciated.
@wilkbor6 жыл бұрын
Great video. You have a clear passion for the craft.
@melenelewis59753 жыл бұрын
Very interesting thank you --- I started this video when I was looking into what my singer 319k machine could sew and you have such a wonderful way of presenting your subject that I just couldn't stop watching until you had reached the end!
@MyVinylRips5 жыл бұрын
Very informative and well explained! I learned a lot! Thanks for another great video!
@magicianone47845 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video on leather types, thanks for posting
@mikesmale18535 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Harry, fantastic listening to someone so enthused by his subject. Learnt lots too!
@harryrogers5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike
@richardcooper388 жыл бұрын
Harry, Thank you for putting this information together. It has answered several questions for what I was thinking about to order for a project that I'm constructing. You do some amazing work. Thanks again!
@harryrogers8 жыл бұрын
+RC Thanks
@gopalchauhan96494 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your precious time and knowledge looking forward to more information on the subject
@eroldjbaptiste28158 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for teaching us about different part of the leathers and thanks for drafting nice.
@Daveyhunter65 жыл бұрын
Harry you are my new go to person for info!
@EmmaRitson8 жыл бұрын
as always i learn a lot from your videos. this one was great! thanks
@danielthornton65728 жыл бұрын
Harry, Thank You I enjoy all your videos. You have a very charming approch and the down to earth way you come acroee is not only rear but refreshing Thanks again Dan T
@harryrogers8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan
@donmotz55288 жыл бұрын
That was a good bit of info, thank you for sharing....I learned a few things about leather.
@richardharvey40133 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining the various types of leather & their uses, I found it very educational, especially as I am about to embark on making my own knife sheaths. Now my problem is in finding a decent leather supplier here in Ontario, Canada.
@kebman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for using millimetres! This helps your fellow Scandi viking a lot.
@alirezaalimardani15492 жыл бұрын
I'm going to start my leather work. And this video is a great help for me. Thanks alot 👍🤗
@jamesconner82755 жыл бұрын
Harry, thanks for 'steering' us in the right direction.
@dmail005 жыл бұрын
Great video that is extremely informative. Thanks Harry.
@brandonbowerstx7 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video and very educational. Thank you.
@disconeil8 жыл бұрын
very interesting Harry, thanks for the info! N.
@laurae.42855 жыл бұрын
I wish i had seen this before! Some things I figured out for myself, but this video was very informative & explains a lot! Thanks!
@ropetrick62896 жыл бұрын
great topic and I learn a lot. Thank you. Keep up the great videos.
@Josh_Luijsterburg6 жыл бұрын
Great presentation Harry👍👍👍
@MelSJackson6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you for all the helpful information. Well presented.
@kathyvangogh40345 жыл бұрын
Super helpful thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
@yobabystillup Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@cmichael406 жыл бұрын
Always well presented Harry. Good demeanor and to the point.
@harryrogers6 жыл бұрын
Bad PuddyTat Thanks
@marieutley39855 жыл бұрын
Harry Rogers, I love the demonstrations you do. and will continue to look for them. Marie Utley,
@harryrogers5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@nathantonning8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. You are a great resource.
@marwaibrahim94597 жыл бұрын
Thank you Harry, very informative!
@Futwea5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir, this is informative I will definitely see this video again.
@TheMrWoodsman8 жыл бұрын
That is a very informative video, thank you.
@ronsites26948 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. Good information on selecting leather. Harry I really enjoy your videos.
@L5man6 жыл бұрын
Very fine work, sir. Leather is my new passion. Please keep the videos coming. I am particularly interested in wet forming.
@carlossanches78627 жыл бұрын
great video. Very educational and, why not, entertaining. I really am a fan !!!
@harryrogers7 жыл бұрын
Carlos Sanches Thanks Carlos
@willrice27924 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was very informative. You’re becoming my mentor 😸
@thecasualcitizen4926 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very informative. I learned quite a bit.
@ligiahaiduc14127 жыл бұрын
i really enjoyed all your videos. great content and informations !thanks
@tropifiori8 жыл бұрын
Tremedously helpful. Many thanks Harry.
@harryrogers8 жыл бұрын
+Frank B Hi Frank = Good I know you asked for that one Best Regards Harry
@SandrinoC.8 жыл бұрын
thank you for the infos master.
@woodturningjohn8 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and nice to watch, I do not do any real leather projects but have lots of it around for odd jobs like handle covers and straps, plus mallet heads for carving tools. I have even made some leather washers when I want to take a little vibration out of a machine. I go to a craft fair every year where a leather crafter sells bags of scrap cheap. They are also fun because I never know what I will find, sometimes belt blanks that were not perfect to ready cut strips or ?? Did buy three nice full deer hides that are soft and thinner, with no idea what to do with at the moment, lucky for me it will last pretty much forever and I have all the time in the world to learn how to do something nice with it :)
@harryrogers8 жыл бұрын
+woodturningjohn Sounds good!
@ChrisLee-UK5 жыл бұрын
Great video Harry, thank you. Great explanation :D
@laikatravels4 жыл бұрын
Great advice thank you
@jackreeves30014 жыл бұрын
Great video. I learned a lot. Good info. on knife sheaths. Thanks for sharing!
@harryrogers4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jack
@ashkanvahedi78386 жыл бұрын
tnx Harry. It was really informative.
@magalyrodriguez46384 жыл бұрын
Great explanation!!! 👍
@dowserdude8 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, how about a vid of you going to the tannery and showing how you select the leather your after. Be good p.r. for the company as well..
@ricknelson36076 жыл бұрын
Good video and info, thanks.
@RudyMogavero5 жыл бұрын
Very good and informative Harry. Especially helpful was the drawing. Where the leather parts are or come from and named. Many thanks.
@jackmack93258 жыл бұрын
Thank you - very informative
@krishnendhuchakra63586 жыл бұрын
well done ! Execellent work ! i really appreciate it
@harryrogers6 жыл бұрын
krishnendhu chakra Thanks
@Zedoutdoors8 жыл бұрын
An incredibly informative video Harry, learnt a lot watching this ~Peace~
@harryrogers8 жыл бұрын
+Zed Outdoors Hi Zed - Thanks...hopefully we will be at some of the same events this year.
@Zedoutdoors8 жыл бұрын
Harry Rogers Indeed, all being well i'll be at the upcoming Bodgers so very much look forward to meeting up then as it's been too long
@harryrogers8 жыл бұрын
+Zed Outdoors Great
@weschaffin8 жыл бұрын
Wow...Wish I had found your videos earlier. Good stuff...
@mynxl7 жыл бұрын
learned a lot. thank you
@colinpearson65688 жыл бұрын
Takes me back to when I worked at Holmes Hall Tannery with all types of hides. We had hids from calf's to buffalo. Regards colin
@harryrogers8 жыл бұрын
+Colin Pearson Hi Colin - I see they are still there!
@serart64656 жыл бұрын
Thanks, lovely! From Firenze
@kubaspicak53878 жыл бұрын
14:00 - That is one hell of a zombie cow :D You make awesome videos, thank you for them!
@alexandremateus56766 жыл бұрын
Harry, thanks for sharing your valuable Knowledge. If its possible, can you please make a video about where we can buy good quality of leather on the retail market (UK and Europe).
@CrepitusRex6 жыл бұрын
Sort of like cigar ring sizes then, 1/64" = 1 ring. 1/64" = 1 Oz. Thanks Harry!
@phuongkern80273 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
8 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Harry! By the way, I got the Singer 18-3 that we've spoke about. I'll send you a picture later on :).
@harryrogers8 жыл бұрын
+Ítalo Grossi Great - and better still to think it will be used and enjoyed.
@WallStreet7494 жыл бұрын
Harry can you do a video about leather dealers and dealers for accessories like buckles and latches ect:
@mikenelson14953 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@GeneGladden8 жыл бұрын
Yeah Harry!
@loganrickard60328 жыл бұрын
a new video about time
@vitaliykavkaz57535 жыл бұрын
Please make a video what thickness we need for what, wallets bags etc
@m.l.gleatheritems25983 жыл бұрын
So there is nothing wrong with that leather only you pulled out that cooler, Michael ✌️
@stevenchappell38375 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Harry. Can you recommend the best place to buy dyed calf leather from ?
@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs8 жыл бұрын
One more tidbit of info. Some leather is "drum dyed". This means it is literally soaked thru in a giant drum of dye which permeates the leather completely. Drum dyed is good for things which will take a lot of abuse, scratching, or scraping...like motorcycle jackets, wallets, boots, belts, etc.
@BryanSchultzitis8 жыл бұрын
Harry, thank you so much for such an informative video! I've been thinking of getting into leather working, but it feels like such a mysterious world. You've done a great deal to demystify it :) Also, did you make that chair you were sitting in? It's quite lovely! I would not think to inlay stained glass like that!
@harryrogers8 жыл бұрын
+Bryan Schultz Thanks Bryan and yes I did make the chair! There is a series on its making if you want to have a look!
@BryanSchultzitis8 жыл бұрын
I will have to check it out! I have enjoyed the earlier project videos I've had the chance to look at!
@Khamomil7 жыл бұрын
I have another question: if I wanted to recycle leather coats and pants, what items do you suggest I would make?
@sanchosanchez44897 жыл бұрын
Good video
@DannyCroughs5 жыл бұрын
Hello Harry, I'm from Belgium and completely new a this. your really an inspiration and love your vids and the fact you work with mm, uch better for us europeans lol ;) After some discusions and arguing with former "friends" I want to try this craft myself because I want to make a saddle bag on my motorcycle. First I wanna do some practice with smaller cuts leather and then make the sadle bag. Because it's going to hang on the side of the frame, it's maybe better to take a 4mm thick cowhide then? Thanks Danny
@harryrogers5 жыл бұрын
Hi Danny ..the 4mm thick cowhide would make a very robust firm saddle bag...its what I used in a film series on making a binocular type bag. You could use a thinner leather, it will obviously have less firmness and body..like say one of my messenger bags made from 2mm plus leather...so it really depends on the type of bag you want. I hope that helps. Rgds Harry
@DannyCroughs5 жыл бұрын
@@harryrogers Thanks for your reply, I'll go for the 4mm then, because the backside will be bolted to the frame, so it needs to be very robust so it wouldn't hang through by time. Thanks again and keep up the good work. 👍 Pitty I don't live in the UK, I would attend your workshops definitely 😁👍 Best regards Danny
@harryrogers5 жыл бұрын
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@goompapa8 жыл бұрын
Hey Harry!
@peycarden88376 жыл бұрын
Hi,I noticed your measuring gauge was not on zero when you did your thickness test,the only reason I'm mentioning this,is I just ordered one same as yours and wondered why yours was not zeroed,excellent video by the way Harry.
@harryrogers6 жыл бұрын
Jay Curtis Mine is only zero when fully depressed.
@peycarden88376 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your quick reply Harry and I will zero mine when fully depressed too.
@jordanrenaud-pq7rx6 жыл бұрын
bravo sir
@baconsoda8 жыл бұрын
This was really interesting. I was waiting to hear about horse hide leather but it never happened. Do you not use that or are there quality issues... or, maybe, ethical issues? By the way, your superb cow drawing was just as fascinating as the leather talk because I'd never seen a cow with seven legs and two tails before. I suppose you'd laugh if you saw our Irish cows with only four legs and one tail. Best Wishes, Brendan.
@harryrogers8 жыл бұрын
+baconsoda Hi Brendan - you have a great sense of humour! More seriously, regarding Horse hide .....you have touched on a sensitive issue on which different people will have different views. It is not a leather that I have seen for sale or used. I know this will be very different in some countries.....there is a very good Wiki article about this.
@albertTarry8 жыл бұрын
Harry (Jolly Roger) Thanks again! Always enjoy your projects and efforts for informative and diverse videos!!! Did you ever describe you sewing machine (if its a leather HD)? Is so please link. Can you get away with a stronger needle for some lite thin leather/canvas on a regular sewing machine? thx Albert
@harryrogers8 жыл бұрын
+AL bert K Hi - you can get leather point needles for domestic sewing machines and many will cope with very thin leather...like for wallets etc. If you are thinking of buying one a Singer 201k is a good choice as its cheap and strong. For heavier duty normal leather sewing you really need a walking foot compound feed industrial machine with a 0.5hp and above motor......partly for power but also for even sewing and using thicker threads that you cannot use on a domestic machine..
@albertTarry8 жыл бұрын
+Harry Rogers Thanks for the insight! and Quick response!Please keep them coming!THX
@mauricioorantes98092 жыл бұрын
Harry great video!! Good stuff!! What cost is associated with purchasing a whole hide or just the bridle leather on the back of the cow?
@harryrogers2 жыл бұрын
Hi it really all depends on the quality, for example the bridle leather on the back of a cow ...a butt can be circa £400....you can buy a whole hide of furniture quality for say around £100..£200. If you take a look at Buy Leather Online Italy and add 20 per cent you will get an idea of some less expensive leather prices.
@diannaa61896 жыл бұрын
Mr. Rodgers, when making a shoulder purse strap, the part that connects to purse, the D ring, what brand do you recommend? Some d-rings don't hold up well. I like brass
@photojournalist11944 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to teach us about leather which I am kind of interested in more lately. What type of leather and thickness would you suggest for making a credit card holder and man's wallet as my first project? Thank you for your answer.
@harryrogers4 жыл бұрын
Hi calf leather at around 1.5mm would be good.
@photojournalist11944 жыл бұрын
@@harryrogers Thank you very much!
@charlesgoodman72006 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm the worst at picking out leather
@lynsmith26984 жыл бұрын
great video, i have learnt so much. I am in Canada and i make leashes, dog collars and belts. and use English Bridle leather....is that a term you use in the UK. Its beautiful leather and i love using it.
@harryrogers4 жыл бұрын
Thanks...yes it is Lyn.
@danwatson39448 жыл бұрын
Sorry if this has been asked before. What UK/Italian supplier do you use to get your leather? New to the skill but would like to make a selection of nice belts for all occasions. Thanks
@eugenflunzel5076 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. Are you doing it as a hobby or is it your daily full time job? BR
@frogslips Жыл бұрын
Hello again Harry, I wonder if you can tell me where the best place is to source veg tan leather? I watched your videos 6 years ago and made lots of belts but would source from ebay in strips. Seeing you back here has inspired me to open up leather box and I want to make a bike saddle bag like a traditional Brooks small round one. I’m guessing it would be about 2.5mm. Where from though? Thank you.
@harryrogers Жыл бұрын
Metropolitan Leather, The Identity Store and Abbey England are good places.
@jeffdeluca11536 жыл бұрын
Good info Harry! Thanks again! In the leather capable machines, I see your Juki there. Nice. Aside from the triple feed what other features are good to have on a machine? I suppose the industrial machines don't zigzag and all that, or do they??
@harryrogers6 жыл бұрын
A large bobbin is useful...and for the machine to manage a range of thread sizes. For leatherwork the zig zag is not really needed, but a machine that can manage a range of stitch sizes is useful.
@jeffdeluca11536 жыл бұрын
@@harryrogers Thank you very helpful
@willemijn99907 жыл бұрын
Thank you Harry for great videos, I love watching the ones about leatherwork.I have a question: I would like to make a bag out of thinner leather with a machine. I do see a Juki machine behind you. Does it take several layers of thinner leather, like in softer handbags? I am looking for a industrial machine that does several layers of soft and thinner leather as my domestic machine does not do very well with it. I hope you can give me some help with that! Thanks in advance.
@harryrogers7 жыл бұрын
Willemijn Bos hello yrs domething like a Juki dnu1541 is good...i have popped a film up on selecting a sewing machine.
@willemijn99907 жыл бұрын
Hi Harry, looked up the Juki 1541 on youtube, it is workhorse. Thank you for your information!
@disco3243 жыл бұрын
Hi Harry, another great video thank you. Can I ask please, where do you get solid brass chicago screws from, Abbey do the small size but I need a 10mm post? Appreciate any help.
@harryrogers3 жыл бұрын
Perhaps try Green Grizzley, or S&K Fittings or Ebay.
@beebable6 жыл бұрын
Can I ask please about Mouldy leather....Is it worth buying...?
@TheChipmunk20086 жыл бұрын
thank you for this, veg tanned means 'traditional'... gotcha. (tanned comes from tannin, yes?) . I know, that is my duh moment, i share it here because someone might get poked to that moment sooner. Thank you Harry, and Merry Christmas
@harryrogers6 жыл бұрын
TheChipmunk2008 yes..good question....its tanned in vegetable matter as opposed to chrome tanned that is largely tanned with salts....veg tanned takes longer and costs more but is probably less damaging to the environment.
@TheChipmunk20086 жыл бұрын
thank you for this response, been fighting with youtube for a while over getting replies (I'm one of the few commenters who cares about updates lol). It only struck me while rewatching the video a few minutes ago that tanned = tannins, or tannic acid' and is a vegetable derivative, and thus... literally tanned... (if that makes sense). been a subscriber for well over 2 yrs now i think... so it just struck me as a duh moment! and a good opportunity to wish you and yours a merry christmas :)
@harryrogers6 жыл бұрын
TheChipmunk2008 good question and Happy Christmas to you.