Cow Hide Question

crazylegsmurphy · Post by **crazylegsmurphy** » Tue May 06, 2008 3:43 pm

Hey All,

Living in Alberta Canada, there is one thing we have a lot of....and that is cows. My friends family are cowboys and they're able to get me some cow hides on the cheap, but I am wondering if there are any specific things I should ask for them to do to it that would make it good for whip making?

Thanks!

Kiscien · Post by **Kiscien** » Tue May 06, 2008 4:29 pm

Hi,

1,5-2 mm thickness, not stretchy and strong of course

. You don't need belly side from it for good plaiting. Check is the surface brokeing. And i hope this hide are tanned?

Regards,
Karol Bilecki
http://kiscienwhips.knives.pl

crazylegsmurphy · Post by **crazylegsmurphy** » Wed May 07, 2008 1:51 pm

Thanks!

That's all? Everyone agrees this is what I need?

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Wed May 07, 2008 2:09 pm

I guess its all preference.
I use 4-5 oz cowhide. But thats just me.

If you are looking to make a 12 plait whip, thinner leather is
easier to work with.

make sure its good leather. A hide can be fine for other leather goods, but it can stink for plaiting. It has to be a nice constant thickness, with no stretch, that can be cut into small pieces.

kooniu · Post by **kooniu** » Wed May 07, 2008 2:19 pm

hmm this 4-5 oz how many is in metric system ?

:

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Wed May 07, 2008 2:27 pm

oz is the standard measure for leather generally.
Its pretty annoying.

3oz is about 1mm