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Natural Veg Tan Cowhide Side vs European Veg Tan Tooling Single Shoulder

Buy the Natural Veg Tan side if you want a large, versatile piece of leather you can cut into many projects and dye yourself. Buy the Single Shoulder if you need one thick, firm piece for tooling and carving, and you want a smaller panel. The side gives you far more leather and thickness choices; the shoulder gives you consistent 8/9 oz stock that holds tooling well. Owners of both praise the quality, though the side can arrive with scars, brands and edge holes that the graded shoulder avoids.

  • Choose the Natural Veg Tan side if you want a big, flexible hide for bags, belts, sheaths and dyeing, and you can work around surface marks.
  • Choose the Single Shoulder if you mainly carve and tool and want one firm 8/9 oz panel with a cleaner A/B grade.

Prices

  • Natural Veg Tan Cowhide Side: $90.00 at identityleathercraft (last seen Nov 14)
  • European Veg Tan Tooling Single Shoulder: $58.99 at Burch HIll Tack (last seen Nov 14)
  • Difference: the European Veg Tan Tooling Single Shoulder is $31.01 cheaper than the Natural Veg Tan Cowhide Side at the latest prices (Nov 14)
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Natural Veg Tan Cowhide Side

Natural Veg Tan Cowhide Side

$90.00at identityleathercraftChecked 12 h ago
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Pros
  • Large side covers many projects
  • Two thickness ranges plus other weights
  • Takes dye, stain and tooling well
  • Sold from as little as 10 sq ft
Cons
  • Surface scars, brands and possible edge holes
  • Thin weights flex and won't hold deep tooling
  • Top third can arrive creased from shipping
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Tooling Vegetable Tanned Single Shoulder 8/9 oz 4-6 SQ FT Cowhide Leather European Import A/B Craftsman Grade Quality Veg Tan

European Veg Tan Tooling Single Shoulder

Tooling Vegetable Tanned Single Shoulder 8/9 oz 4-6 SQ FT Cowhide Leather European Import A/B Craftsman Grade Quality Veg Tan

5(2 ratings)
$58.99at Burch HIll TackChecked 13 h ago
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Pros
  • Firm 8/9 oz holds carving and stamping
  • A/B grade is cleaner and more consistent
  • Single shoulder is easy to handle and cut
  • Smooth texture suits tooled belts and straps
Cons
  • Only one thickness, 8/9 oz
  • Small 4-6 sq ft panel limits larger projects
  • Too thick for linings and light bags

What separates them

Natural Veg Tan Cowhide SideEuropean Veg Tan Tooling Single Shoulder
Hide sizeWhole side, roughly 24 to 28 sq ft, sold from 10 sq ftSingle shoulder, 4 to 6 sq ft
Thickness options2-3 oz light or 4-5 oz heavy, plus other weights8-9 oz (3.6-4.0 mm) only
Firmness for toolingSoft enough to mold and carve, but thinner weights flexThick, firm shoulder holds carving and stamping well
Surface qualityMay show scars, brands, edge holes and shipping creasesGraded A/B craftsman quality, smoother and more consistent
Cut varietyEnough leather for many projects from one pieceOne small panel, best for a single project
Dyeing and finishingNatural veg tan takes dye and stain wellNatural veg tan, also dyes well
Best useBags, belts, sheaths, panniers, book covers, clothingTooling, carving, embossing, straps and small goods

Prices at every store

Natural Veg Tan Cowhide Side

  • identityleathercraftNew

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    $90.00Checked 12 h ago
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European Veg Tan Tooling Single Shoulder

  • elwshop.comNew

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    $58.99Checked 13 h ago
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  • Burch HIll TackNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $58.99Checked 13 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecNatural Veg Tan Cowhide SideEuropean Veg Tan Tooling Single Shoulder
TannageVeg-TanVegetable Tanned
Thickness (light)2 to 3 oz. ( 0.8 to 1.2 mm)—
Thickness (heavy)4 to 5 oz. (1.6 to 2.0 mm)—
Average Size24 to 28 sq. ft. (2.23 to 2.6 sq. meters)—
Material—Cow
Weight/Thickness—8-9 oz (3.6-4.0 mm)
Finish—Vegetable Tanned
Texture—Smooth
Hide type—Single Shoulder

What reviewers say

European Veg Tan Tooling Single Shoulder

What people mention
  • Leather qualityPraisedBuyers call the hide good quality for tooling work.
  • Grade consistencyMixedA/B grading means some surface marks to work around.

Questions and answers

Which is better for carving and tooling?
The Single Shoulder. Its firm 8/9 oz shoulder holds stamps and cuts cleanly. The side works for tooling only in its heavier weights; the 2-3 oz is too thin.
Which gives me more leather for bags and belts?
The side. A whole side runs 24 to 28 sq ft, so you can cut several bags or belts. The shoulder is a 4-6 sq ft panel, enough for one or two small projects.
Which has cleaner surfaces?
The Single Shoulder. It is graded A/B craftsman quality. The side is sold as-is with possible scars, brands and edge holes.
Is the side worth stepping up to?
Step up to the side if you need volume, thickness choice or large panels. Stay with the shoulder if you only carve and want a firm, clean piece.
Which lasts longer?
Both are vegetable tanned cowhide and wear similarly with care. The thicker shoulder resists stretching in straps; the side's thin weights wear faster in high-flex spots.

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