Thread: I think... I've made something special

It will depend on the Tannery processes. I use a Tannery local to me and that has a reputation for having the best 'roo hide on the market. Even then I still only use grade one hides.The hides I select are the same as those used by professional whipmakers and also hides used in *Falconry (*a little thicker than standard). The process used for tanning these hides is the same, but the whip hides are finished off in a tallow. The Falconry is glazed and feels a bit slicker (You want one of them Oz? Yeah course ya do. I'll send one down soon.). Other hides can be chrome tanned (I don't like them) and others are unglazed, and feel a tiny bit rougher under the hand. Rougher as far as a fine grain hide goes anyway.
Maybe if you use a grade one whipmakers/lacing hide you might be able to do away with your Colonel Sanders routine. Might save some time and give you a guaranteed consistency. Just a thought. Experimentation is always a good thing though.


Mick