Which is better for tooling and carving?

The Flat side. Its smooth face takes stamps, swivel-knife cuts and embossing cleanly. The Milled side's pebbled grain blurs fine tooling lines.

Which hides scratches better?

The Milled side. The pebbled grain breaks up the look of scuffs and small marks. The Flat side shows them more plainly, though both burnish and finish well.

Are they the same thickness and size?

Yes. Both are 3 to 4 oz. (1.2 to 1.6 mm) and average 17 to 22 sq. ft. per side. The difference is surface finish and color range, not weight.

Which should I pick for wallets and watch bands?

Either works, since both are firm with very limited stretch when dry. Choose Milled for a textured look that wears well, Flat for a clean face or a specific color.

Is the Flat side worth stepping up to over the Milled?

Only if you need tooling or a wider color choice. If you just want durable small-goods leather with a grain that hides wear, the Milled side does the job.

Do both stretch the same?

Yes. Both are described as having very limited stretch when dry, so neither is the softer, stretchier option for projects that need give.

Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side vs Tandy Sienna Flat Veg-Tan Side

These are the same Sienna veg-tan side in two surface finishes, so the choice comes down to texture. The Milled side has a subtle pebbled grain; the Flat side is smooth. Both are 3 to 4 oz., 17 to 22 sq. ft., veg-tanned U.S. cowhide with very limited stretch when dry, and both take dye, tooling and edge work the same way. Pick the Milled for a grain that hides scuffs and small marks; pick the Flat for carving, stamping and a clean, even face.

Choose the Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side if you want a pebbled grain that hides scratches and marks on wallets, watch bands and small bags without tooling.
Choose the Sienna Flat Veg-Tan Side if you plan to tool, carve, stamp or emboss, or want a smooth face for clean, flat panels.

Prices

Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side: $129.99 at Tandy Leather (last seen Nov 8)
Tandy Sienna Flat Veg-Tan Side: $129.99 at Tandy Leather (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: both cost the same at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 9)

	Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side	Tandy Sienna Flat Veg-Tan Side
Surface texture	Subtle pebbled grain from milling	Smooth, flat face
Tooling and carving	Pebbled surface works against crisp stamping and carving	Smooth face takes tooling, carving, stamping and embossing well
Hiding scuffs and marks	Grain masks scratches and wear	Smooth face shows marks more readily
Color options	Black dyed in the tannery; limited color range	Variety of colors, with black and brown dyed in the tannery
Thickness and size	3 to 4 oz. (1.2 to 1.6 mm), 17 to 22 sq. ft. per side	3 to 4 oz. (1.2 to 1.6 mm), 17 to 22 sq. ft. per side
Stretch when dry	Very limited stretch	Very limited stretch
Tannage	Veg-tan	Veg-tan, U.S. cowhide, no harsh chemicals
Stated uses	Wallets, small bags, watch bands, small leather goods	Tack, belts, briefcases, holsters, sheaths, plus tooling work

Spec	Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side	Tandy Sienna Flat Veg-Tan Side
Weight/Thickness	3 to 4 oz. (1.2 to 1.6 mm)	3 to 4 oz. (1.2 to 1.6 mm)
Average Size	17 to 22 sq. ft. (1.58 to 2.04 sq. meters)	17 to 22 sq. ft. (1.58 to 2.04 sq. meters)
Tannage	Veg-Tan	Veg-Tan
Material	—	Veg tanned leather, U.S. cowhide
Upholstery Type	—	Leather
Type	—	Leather
Subtype	—	Strap Leather
Craft Type	—	Leather work projects
Form	—	Side
Quantity In Pack	—	1
Length	—	85"-100" (approximate)
Width	—	30"-36" (approximate)

Spec	Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side	Tandy Sienna Flat Veg-Tan Side
Thickness	—	Split to a variety of thicknesses
Application	—	Tooling, Carving, Embossing, Molding, Stamping
Sustainability	—	No harsh chemicals

Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side vs Tandy Sienna Flat Veg-Tan Side

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Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side vs Tandy Sienna Flat Veg-Tan Side

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