One ounce of leather equals 0.4mm. Ounce Thickness 0.8 - 1.2 mm is 2 - 3 oz 1.2 - 1.6 mm is 3 - 4 oz 1.6 - 2.0 mm is 4 - 5 oz 2.0 - 2.4 mm is 5 - 6 oz 2.4 - 2.8 mm is 6 - 7 oz 2.8 - 3.2 mm is 7 - 8 oz 3.2 - 3.6 mm is 8 - 9 oz 3.6 - 4.0 mm is 9 - 10 oz 4.0 - 4.4 mm is 10 - 11 oz 4.5 - 5.4mm is 12- 13 oz
Thank you a lot for this. I watched the video and converted at the same time so I could understand something. US need to change this crazy measure system... 😓😓
Thank you. I don't mind rewatching this video. I would ask that you go into more chrome tan leather. I have been watching the makings of more "professional" looking bags, leather briefs, tablet covers ect. Could or have you done a video of those? Please and thank you.
Love your instructional videos. Could you please hold whatever item you are demonstrating still so we can observe it more clearly. Thanks keep up the great work!
Hi there, although the "ounces" are a measure of thickness, they do in fact have something to do with weight. It shows how many ounces a square foot of a certain type of leather weighs. So you take a square foot of your leather, measure it. It gives you for example 118 g. This would be approx. 4 ounces (taking the normal ounce at 28 g). And from the table you can then easily see the thickness of 1.6 mm. It just seems that this connection between ounce and leather weight has been forgotten over time, as it was really difficult to find a corresponding explanation.
I don’t know why nobody else understands this? these guys making RU-vid videos act like they know what they are talking about. I’m brand new into the leather crafting world and I understand this!
@@anacalon I am just getting started and have already learned this from several YT videos. This video broke it down for the laymen and one poster even supplied the metric equivalents.
Great tutorial - what you said was probably the best explanation of ounces vs thickness. That was an 'ah-ha' moment for me. I do like your bag adorned with patches. I would like to see a tutorial on that. Very cool!
Great video. What is your favorite weight for belts? I heard you say anything under 10oz should be stitched for strength. Do you typically use 12? Thanks for another great video!
thank you for all the info. about leather thickness. I am a beginner and still learning. I just saw your video from a couple of years ago on making a simple leather clutch. Please tell me if I can buy the pattern for it. It would be fun to make and not to hard since I am still learning. Thank you for your time and experience.
It is - a 1 ounce leather is a leather that weighs 1 ounce per 1 ft² - cause of course you would measure it by weight. Nah, but it has its use: leathers is not uniformly the exact same thickness, measuring that precisely for large pieces is borderline impossible - like what measurements would you even give? But with the weight you can just slap it on a scale and be done. Still not a good measurement.
Another reference to unexplained vocabulary. These are helpful, but assume some of us know nothing - including what skiving is so we don’t have to hit a dictionary or another *^%^ video. Thanks
This video is golden for beginners like I. I got some scrap leather to work with...one was around 4.00 mm and the other one was super thin. I managed to make stuff by gluing two pieces of the thinner leather...however working with the 4.00 mm was difficult as it was no good for the small stuff I wanted to make. Now I know what to look for!
Wow, thanks for the knowledge! I wear the same leather belt every day for 30 years now. It isn't stitched, I thought I didn't grow fat but I guess I am now ;-)
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Some excellent information there for me, especially on the belt leather splitting. Much appreciated, all the best for Christmas 🎄 and the new year to you and your family. Regards, Chris.
Yes please more videos on leather 🙏🏼 where to buy, different pricing, how much you should buy at a time. I’m about to get into leather work and the tools are easy enough to understand and find, but the leather aspect has me feeling anxious that I’ll waste money on the wrong kind (after I mess around w scraps for a while)
Leather craft channels are really annoying... 17/3 inches x 2/8 foot... 3/4 oz.... 0.2 sqft... 1/128 gal.... etc. I don't understand why anglo-saxon countries still use this archaic and incoherent system instead of the metric system.
Great video but this ounce thing really messed me up completely ! Even with a conversion diagram right in front of me its still very confusing... USA - metric is the way to go !!! :)
Best beginner leather videos on RU-vid! Love how you break things down and address us who are new to the craft and don't know if we're going to keep going!
Good job! I'm not a green bean newbie, but I am constantly trying to up my game and find the nuances that make a difference. I find your approach works well for me to confirm or alter my personal concepts and procedures.
Is there no one in Europe who can make a video like this? Americans use a measurement ounce which is a measure of weight! But in this case, doesn't the weight have something to do with this? really confusing. Is there a European equivalent??
Getting quite tiresome with the english speaking countries being centuries behind everyone else in using a sensible unit system. But instead of waiting for them to catch up, I'm just going to stop watching after 30 seconds. Bye!
ounces is actually by weight. weight (in ounces) of 1 square foot of leather of which ever thickness = it's ounce designation. ie. 1 square foot of leather that's 1/16" thick will weigh 4 ounces.
He just points to the leathand waves his hands. Italians would understand completely and people who understand sign language would be confused why he keeps saying basket
I’ve been watching videos trying to get into leather crafting. I felt pretty confident after a week of research. Then I watched this video and realized I have no clue what I’m doing when it comes to what thickness to use lol. This video has officially intimidated me.
Very helpful! I'd really like to see this done for shoes. I know it's not really what y'all do on this channel, but I want to attempt to make a pair. Different wights are used all throughout a leather shoe and it's hard to find where to start.
This video is an amazing service to new crafters! I wish I'd had something like this when I started. You cover a lot of essential info very concisely; brilliant. I hadn't considered the stitching as added strength and as preventing deformation, TIL. Thank you!
for as many variations that wallet weight could take, I thought you explained it very well, without going down a rabbit hole. A lot of personal preferences. Also with the kits, its a great starter to wallets where skiving is a skill that is only developed by doing it, a lot. And ruining a fair amount of leather, as I have found. production on the videos are always outstanding. great job!
Do you have a pattern available for that gusseted wallet? I've got one that was made by Goyard that I've had for about 10 years. It's finally starting to get tired and I wouldn't mind trying my hand at creating something handmade to replace it. Thoughts?
what thickness leather should be used for a three ring binder. I am making the bulk of the binder (the flat front and back, and spine that the binder mechanism will attach to out of 3/16" thick walnut. The leather will act as the "hinge"
Hi! would it be possible to make something out of faux leather ? What do you think? I wanna start trying something, but I don't want to use animal leather :(
Are there differences in the DENSITY of different types of leather that should be recognized in leather weight estimation?? (Cow hide vs Pig vs Ostrich vs Alligator, etc...??)
Greetings from INDIA, Eric and Kayleena, Listening to your presentation/s is always a breath of fresh air. It was good to get this tutorial , and so get an idea on leather "weightage". I have been using totally discarded scrap bits from the Orthotic Workshop, and make key chain tags, golf tee caddys, pen cases, pocket protectors (which hold a couple of pens and a clutch pencil), and small projects, like the mystery braid, calling card wallets, have learnt to finish them with your instruction and demos. thank you for all of this. However I am not sure if we get Sheep skin / goat skin leather more readily here , must check that out with the agent who deals with the tanneries. So look forward to any of your videos. Best wishes, stay safe and keep well. BA A
I now oftern use aprox 2, 3 oz pig skin leather for all wallet interior pockets. Very very strong, wont tear, very flexible & stretchy with multiple cards being able to fit in to each flat sewn pocket. But not the best for coin pocket flaps unless reinforced as has a tendancy to dog ear. have had many people insisting this is now what they want. Much much stronger than cow.
Very informative video, thank you very much for the knowledge! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎅🎄🎉 P.S. what kind of people dislike this video, jeez..
Please I want to make a leather bag for tools..that tool heavy is like 40-50 kilogram so better what Oz of leather should I use for that..hope to see your reply 😊
This was very helpful to me as I am new to leathercraft and am practicing with different types of leather panel scraps before I purchase the leather I need for wallet projects and knife sheath projects and everything in between. And small scrap leather projects too.
