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Veg-Tan Saddle Skirting Side vs Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side

These are two veg-tan sides built for different jobs, not two versions of the same product. The Veg-Tan Saddle Skirting is heavy, unsplit stock at 10 to 17 oz., meant for saddle trees, straps and anything that carries load; saddle makers use it for tooling, embossing and molding. The Sienna Milled is a thin 3 to 4 oz. side with a pebbled grain and little stretch when dry, aimed at wallets, watch bands and small bags. Buy the skirting for structure and the Sienna for small goods; neither replaces the other.

  • Choose the Veg-Tan Saddle Skirting Side if you are building saddles, heavy straps, belts or holsters and need thick, unsplit leather that holds tooling and takes a mold.
  • Choose the Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side if you are making wallets, watch bands, small bags or linings and want a thin, evenly textured side that stays firm when dry.

Prices

  • Veg-Tan Saddle Skirting Side: $240.00 at Weaver Leather Supply (checked today)
  • Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side: $129.99 at Tandy Leather (last seen Nov 8)
  • Difference: the Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side is $110.01 cheaper than the Veg-Tan Saddle Skirting Side at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 10)
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Veg-Tan Saddle Skirting Side Natural

Veg-Tan Saddle Skirting Side

Veg-Tan Saddle Skirting Side Natural

2(1 rating)
$240.00at Weaver Leather SupplyChecked 4 min ago
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Pros
  • Thick enough for saddle trees, heavy straps and belts
  • Takes tooling, embossing and molding well
  • Unsplit, so full thickness is intact
  • Favored by working saddle makers
Cons
  • Weight swings from 10 to 17 oz. within one piece
  • Shade, finish and hand feel vary hide to hide
  • Too thick for wallets and small goods
  • Listed size figures conflict between spec and description
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Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side

Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side

5(1 rating)
$129.99at Tandy LeatherChecked Nov 8
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Pros
  • Thin and easy to skive for small goods
  • Pebbled grain hides minor marks
  • Very little stretch when dry, so shapes hold
  • Black version is tannery-dyed for even color
Cons
  • Too thin for saddles or heavy straps
  • Pebbled surface limits fine carving
  • Not built for load-bearing work

What separates them

Veg-Tan Saddle Skirting SideSienna Milled Veg-Tan Side
Thickness10 to 17 oz. (4.0 to 7.4 mm), unsplit3 to 4 oz. (1.2 to 1.6 mm)
Best useSaddles, straps, heavy load-bearing piecesWallets, watch bands, small bags, small leather goods
SurfaceNatural, smooth enough for tooling and embossingSubtle pebbled (milled) texture
Stretch when dryFirm, thick hide with little giveVery limited stretch, stated by the maker
Consistency across a hideWeight varies widely across the pieceEven milled grain; black is dyed through at the tannery
Tooling and moldingExcellent, the reason saddle makers buy itLimited by thinness; not a carving leather
Size per sideAbout 21 to 22 sq. ft. listed, 15 to 20 sq. ft. in the descriptionAbout 17 to 22 sq. ft.

Price history

$240.00$129.99
Nov 2Nov 11
  • Veg-Tan Saddle Skirting Side: lowest $139.99 on Nov 2 at Tandy Leather; $240.00 on Nov 11.
  • Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side: lowest $129.99 on Nov 9 at Tandy Leather.

Prices at every store

Veg-Tan Saddle Skirting Side

  • Weaver Leather SupplyNew

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    $240.00Free shippingChecked 4 min ago
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    $315.00Free shippingChecked 4 min ago
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  • Tandy Leather, Inc.Check price at Tandy Leather, Inc.
  • Tandy LeatherCheck price at Tandy Leather
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Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side

  • Tandy LeatherNew

    In stock

    $129.99+ $19.99 shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • Tandy Leather, Inc.Check price at Tandy Leather, Inc.
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Specs compared

SpecVeg-Tan Saddle Skirting SideSienna Milled Veg-Tan Side
Weight/Thickness10 to 17 oz. (4.0 to 7.4 mm)3 to 4 oz. (1.2 to 1.6 mm)
Average size21 to 22 sq. ft. (1.95 to 2.04 sq. meters)17 to 22 sq. ft. (1.58 to 2.04 sq. meters)
TannageVeg-TanVeg-Tan
ColorNatural—
MaterialLeather—
Compatible MaterialsLeather—
PurposeCrafting—
TypeFabric—
SubtypeLeather—
Suitable ForTop saddle makers, Straps—
Fiber TypeLeather—
FormSheet—
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SpecVeg-Tan Saddle Skirting SideSienna Milled Veg-Tan Side
Quantity In Pack1—
Size21 to 25 sq. ft.—
Length21 to 22 sq. ft. (1.95 to 2.04 sq. meters)—
WidthNo information—
Thickness5 to 6 oz. (2.0 to 2.4 mm)—
ApplicationCrafting—
UseCrafting—
SustainabilityVeg-Tan—

Questions and answers

Which is better for a first belt?
The Saddle Skirting. A belt needs 8 oz. or more to hold its shape, and the Sienna at 3 to 4 oz. is too thin unless you line and layer it.
Can I carve the Sienna Milled?
Only lightly. The pebbled grain and thin weight work against fine carving; the Saddle Skirting is the tooling leather of the two.
Which lasts longer?
Both are veg-tan and age well. The Saddle Skirting's thickness suits decades of hard use on tack and straps; the Sienna lasts well in small goods that see less strain.
Is the Saddle Skirting worth stepping up to?
Yes if you make saddles, holsters or heavy straps. For wallets and watch bands it is overkill and hard to work.
Why does the Saddle Skirting's thickness vary so much?
It is sold unsplit, so the full hide thickness shows through. Expect the piece to run heavier in some areas than others and plan your cuts around that.

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