Selecting Leather for your Project

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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
  • 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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Komentáře • 210

  • @BrassLock
    @BrassLock Před 8 lety +14

    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.

  • @rubygray7749
    @rubygray7749 Před 4 lety

    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.

  • @melenelewis5975
    @melenelewis5975 Před 3 lety +1

    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!

  • @oldcodger3509
    @oldcodger3509 Před 6 lety +2

    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!

  • @richardcooper38
    @richardcooper38 Před 8 lety +2

    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!

  • @joeofnotrades
    @joeofnotrades Před 4 lety +1

    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🇮🇪

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 4 lety +1

      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.

    • @joeofnotrades
      @joeofnotrades Před 4 lety

      @@harryrogers I like to look at it as been 21 jealous people 👍. Sure of course they are, only the finest people come from cork!😎

    • @joeofnotrades
      @joeofnotrades Před 4 lety

      @@harryrogers do you mind if I ask you what your thoughts are on coming up with with a business name?

  • @juliangodfrey5533
    @juliangodfrey5533 Před 4 lety

    Love your videos Harry. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise.

  • @beebable
    @beebable Před 6 lety

    Thank you Harry....I'm just embarking on this journey and you are making it very easy for me to understand..thanks again.

  • @mikesmale1853
    @mikesmale1853 Před 5 lety

    Thank you, Harry, fantastic listening to someone so enthused by his subject. Learnt lots too!

  • @paulpower1972
    @paulpower1972 Před 6 lety +1

    Excellent video Harry.
    Very informative and a great help to someone like me that is just starting

  • @koogleyou557
    @koogleyou557 Před 6 lety

    What a beautifully informative talk. Thank you! Cant wait to start.

  • @wilkbor
    @wilkbor Před 6 lety

    Great video. You have a clear passion for the craft.

  • @danielthornton6572
    @danielthornton6572 Před 8 lety

    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

  • @karsonbranham3900
    @karsonbranham3900 Před 8 lety

    Very well explained. Makes perfect sense. Thank you for the video Harry!!

  • @magicianone4784
    @magicianone4784 Před 5 lety +2

    Very helpful video on leather types, thanks for posting

  • @Daveyhunter6
    @Daveyhunter6 Před 5 lety

    Harry you are my new go to person for info!

  • @deanchristopher1697
    @deanchristopher1697 Před 6 lety

    Thankyou for all the info you provide in your vids it's greatly appreciated.

  • @MyVinylRips
    @MyVinylRips Před 5 lety +2

    Very informative and well explained! I learned a lot! Thanks for another great video!

  • @gopalchauhan9649
    @gopalchauhan9649 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for your precious time and knowledge looking forward to more information on the subject

  • @kebman
    @kebman Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for using millimetres! This helps your fellow Scandi viking a lot.

  • @jamesconner8275
    @jamesconner8275 Před 5 lety

    Harry, thanks for 'steering' us in the right direction.

  • @cmichael40
    @cmichael40 Před 6 lety

    Always well presented Harry. Good demeanor and to the point.

  • @eroldjbaptiste2815
    @eroldjbaptiste2815 Před 8 lety

    thank you so much for teaching us about different part of the leathers and thanks for drafting nice.

  • @richardharvey4013
    @richardharvey4013 Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @Josh_Luijsterburg
    @Josh_Luijsterburg Před 6 lety +1

    Great presentation Harry👍👍👍

  • @donmotz5528
    @donmotz5528 Před 8 lety

    That was a good bit of info, thank you for sharing....I learned a few things about leather.

  • @disconeil
    @disconeil Před 8 lety +3

    very interesting Harry, thanks for the info! N.

  • @laurae.4285
    @laurae.4285 Před 5 lety

    I wish i had seen this before! Some things I figured out for myself, but this video was very informative & explains a lot! Thanks!

  • @EmmaRitson
    @EmmaRitson Před 8 lety +3

    as always i learn a lot from your videos. this one was great! thanks

  • @alirezaalimardani1549
    @alirezaalimardani1549 Před 2 lety

    I'm going to start my leather work. And this video is a great help for me. Thanks alot 👍🤗

  • @marieutley3985
    @marieutley3985 Před 5 lety

    Harry Rogers, I love the demonstrations you do. and will continue to look for them. Marie Utley,

  • @L5man
    @L5man Před 5 lety

    Very fine work, sir. Leather is my new passion. Please keep the videos coming. I am particularly interested in wet forming.

  • @dmail00
    @dmail00 Před 5 lety

    Great video that is extremely informative. Thanks Harry.

  • @MelSJackson
    @MelSJackson Před 6 lety

    Great video. Thank you for all the helpful information. Well presented.

  • @brandonbowerstx
    @brandonbowerstx Před 7 lety

    Outstanding video and very educational. Thank you.

  • @willrice2792
    @willrice2792 Před 4 lety

    Wow! That was very informative. You’re becoming my mentor 😸

  • @ronsites2694
    @ronsites2694 Před 8 lety

    Very nice video. Good information on selecting leather. Harry I really enjoy your videos.

  • @ropetrick6289
    @ropetrick6289 Před 6 lety

    great topic and I learn a lot. Thank you. Keep up the great videos.

  • @yobabystillup
    @yobabystillup Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @carlossanches7862
    @carlossanches7862 Před 7 lety

    great video. Very educational and, why not, entertaining. I really am a fan !!!

  • @kathyvangogh4034
    @kathyvangogh4034 Před 5 lety

    Super helpful thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

  • @Futwea
    @Futwea Před 5 lety

    Thank you, sir, this is informative I will definitely see this video again.

  • @Zedoutdoors
    @Zedoutdoors Před 8 lety +20

    An incredibly informative video Harry, learnt a lot watching this ~Peace~

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 8 lety +1

      +Zed Outdoors Hi Zed - Thanks...hopefully we will be at some of the same events this year.

    • @Zedoutdoors
      @Zedoutdoors Před 8 lety

      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

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 8 lety

      +Zed Outdoors Great

  • @tropifiori
    @tropifiori Před 8 lety

    Tremedously helpful. Many thanks Harry.

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 8 lety

      +Frank B Hi Frank = Good I know you asked for that one Best Regards Harry

  • @marwaibrahim9459
    @marwaibrahim9459 Před 7 lety

    Thank you Harry, very informative!

  • @nathantonning
    @nathantonning Před 8 lety

    Thanks for the info. You are a great resource.

  • @TheMrWoodsman
    @TheMrWoodsman Před 8 lety +1

    That is a very informative video, thank you.

  • @dowserdude
    @dowserdude Před 8 lety +24

    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..

  • @thecasualcitizen492
    @thecasualcitizen492 Před 6 lety

    Thank you. Very informative. I learned quite a bit.

  • @woodturningjohn
    @woodturningjohn Před 8 lety

    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 :)

  • @RudyMogavero
    @RudyMogavero Před 5 lety

    Very good and informative Harry. Especially helpful was the drawing. Where the leather parts are or come from and named. Many thanks.

  • @ligiahaiduc1412
    @ligiahaiduc1412 Před 7 lety

    i really enjoyed all your videos. great content and informations !thanks

  • @ChrisLee-UK
    @ChrisLee-UK Před 5 lety

    Great video Harry, thank you. Great explanation :D

  • @jackreeves3001
    @jackreeves3001 Před 4 lety

    Great video. I learned a lot. Good info. on knife sheaths. Thanks for sharing!

  • @colinpearson6568
    @colinpearson6568 Před 8 lety

    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

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 8 lety

      +Colin Pearson Hi Colin - I see they are still there!

  • @SandrinoC.
    @SandrinoC. Před 8 lety +3

    thank you for the infos master.

  • @ashkanvahedi7838
    @ashkanvahedi7838 Před 6 lety

    tnx Harry. It was really informative.

  • @weschaffin
    @weschaffin Před 8 lety

    Wow...Wish I had found your videos earlier. Good stuff...

  • @laikatravels
    @laikatravels Před 4 lety

    Great advice thank you

  • @magalyrodriguez4638
    @magalyrodriguez4638 Před 4 lety

    Great explanation!!! 👍

  • @krishnendhuchakra6358
    @krishnendhuchakra6358 Před 6 lety

    well done ! Execellent work ! i really appreciate it

  • @WallStreet749
    @WallStreet749 Před 4 lety +1

    Harry can you do a video about leather dealers and dealers for accessories like buckles and latches ect:

  • @alexandremateus5676
    @alexandremateus5676 Před 6 lety

    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).

  • @ricknelson3607
    @ricknelson3607 Před 6 lety

    Good video and info, thanks.

  • @CrepitusRex
    @CrepitusRex Před 6 lety +1

    Sort of like cigar ring sizes then, 1/64" = 1 ring. 1/64" = 1 Oz. Thanks Harry!

  • @jackmack9325
    @jackmack9325 Před 8 lety

    Thank you - very informative

  •  Před 8 lety

    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 :).

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 8 lety

      +Ítalo Grossi Great - and better still to think it will be used and enjoyed.

  • @mynxl
    @mynxl Před 7 lety

    learned a lot. thank you

  • @stevenchappell3837
    @stevenchappell3837 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for this video Harry. Can you recommend the best place to buy dyed calf leather from ?

  • @serart6465
    @serart6465 Před 6 lety

    Thanks, lovely! From Firenze

  • @kubaspicak5387
    @kubaspicak5387 Před 8 lety

    14:00 - That is one hell of a zombie cow :D You make awesome videos, thank you for them!

  • @loganrickard6032
    @loganrickard6032 Před 8 lety

    a new video about time

  • @phuongkern8027
    @phuongkern8027 Před 3 lety

    Thank you 🙏

  • @GeneGladden
    @GeneGladden Před 8 lety

    Yeah Harry!

  • @diannaa6189
    @diannaa6189 Před 6 lety

    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

  • @BryanSchultzitis
    @BryanSchultzitis Před 8 lety +2

    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!

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 8 lety +1

      +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!

    • @BryanSchultzitis
      @BryanSchultzitis Před 8 lety

      I will have to check it out! I have enjoyed the earlier project videos I've had the chance to look at!

  • @AndTheCorrectAnswerIs
    @AndTheCorrectAnswerIs Před 8 lety

    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.

  • @mauricioorantes9809
    @mauricioorantes9809 Před 2 lety

    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?

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @mikenelson1495
    @mikenelson1495 Před 3 lety

    Thank you.

  • @vitaliykavkaz5753
    @vitaliykavkaz5753 Před 5 lety

    Please make a video what thickness we need for what, wallets bags etc

  • @Khamomil
    @Khamomil Před 7 lety +1

    I have another question: if I wanted to recycle leather coats and pants, what items do you suggest I would make?

  • @disco324
    @disco324 Před 3 lety

    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.

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 3 lety

      Perhaps try Green Grizzley, or S&K Fittings or Ebay.

  • @danwatson3944
    @danwatson3944 Před 8 lety

    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

  • @m.l.gleatheritems2598
    @m.l.gleatheritems2598 Před 3 lety

    So there is nothing wrong with that leather only you pulled out that cooler, Michael ✌️

  • @albertTarry
    @albertTarry Před 8 lety +1

    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

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 8 lety +1

      +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..

    • @albertTarry
      @albertTarry Před 8 lety

      +Harry Rogers Thanks for the insight! and Quick response!Please keep them coming!THX

  • @photojournalist1194
    @photojournalist1194 Před 4 lety

    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.

  • @baconsoda
    @baconsoda Před 8 lety +2

    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.

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 8 lety

      +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.

  • @frogslips
    @frogslips Před rokem

    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
      @harryrogers  Před rokem

      Metropolitan Leather, The Identity Store and Abbey England are good places.

  • @sanchosanchez4489
    @sanchosanchez4489 Před 7 lety

    Good video

  • @lynsmith2698
    @lynsmith2698 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @GiuseppeDucaDiParma
    @GiuseppeDucaDiParma Před 2 lety

    Hi Harry. Do you source your shoe leather from the back as well?

  • @jeffdeluca1153
    @jeffdeluca1153 Před 5 lety

    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??

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 5 lety

      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.

    • @jeffdeluca1153
      @jeffdeluca1153 Před 5 lety

      @@harryrogers Thank you very helpful

  • @goompapa
    @goompapa Před 8 lety

    Hey Harry!

  • @willemijn9990
    @willemijn9990 Před 6 lety

    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.

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 6 lety

      Willemijn Bos hello yrs domething like a Juki dnu1541 is good...i have popped a film up on selecting a sewing machine.

    • @willemijn9990
      @willemijn9990 Před 6 lety

      Hi Harry, looked up the Juki 1541 on youtube, it is workhorse. Thank you for your information!

  • @eugenflunzel507
    @eugenflunzel507 Před 6 lety

    Great video, thanks. Are you doing it as a hobby or is it your daily full time job?
    BR

  • @whu58
    @whu58 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic information, if you don`t mind me asking, where do you buy your leather from?

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 3 lety

      It varies but take a look at Metropolitan Leather and Sedgwicks who have both sponsored me in the past.

  • @jordanrenaud-pq7rx
    @jordanrenaud-pq7rx Před 6 lety

    bravo sir

  • @peycarden8837
    @peycarden8837 Před 6 lety

    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.

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 6 lety

      Jay Curtis Mine is only zero when fully depressed.

    • @peycarden8837
      @peycarden8837 Před 6 lety

      Thanks for your quick reply Harry and I will zero mine when fully depressed too.

  • @DannyCroughs
    @DannyCroughs Před 5 lety

    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

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 5 lety +1

      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

    • @DannyCroughs
      @DannyCroughs Před 5 lety

      @@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

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 5 lety

      czcams.com/video/eDUhzwb8jAI/video.html This may help

  • @alb673
    @alb673 Před 3 lety

    Hello Harry, nice video, very informative. May I ask for advice on where to get leather? Can it be bought directly at tanneries in UK, or retailers? I recently started to do some leatherwork while on furlough from work, and I bought some veg tan from ebay . Thanks

    • @harryrogers
      @harryrogers  Před 3 lety

      Hi yes I suggest you go online and take a look at Metropolitan Leather and also the Identity Store at Matlock.