Lay Out

A side of Veg-tan Leather

The is nothing like looking at fresh side and seeing all the different ways to cut this up for profit. Of coarse we are going to choose different ways because we don't all build the same thing or the same way.The rules of thumb is what we'er going on.

 I sell a belt and state that I cut only nose to tail.Not only that but I stay 12" from the belly 

or the highest pocket. It just plain makes a better belt. Yes and also I need as much as the good molding leather as I can get so why chance it and sell a sub-par belt.

 The neck will have some give to it so a belt is laid out with the tip at the butt. Evan a 72" center hole wouldn't get on to the neck but I want the buckle fold to be more flexible than the belt tip.

 As you understand the hide better you can make a project with out worry and charge your customer knowing they will be happy. Such a simple thought but very important part of sound craftsmanship.