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A full side of veg-re-tanned cowhide sold in three weights, from 2 to 3 oz up to 4 to 5 oz, averaging 12 to 15 square feet. The smooth grain takes carving and tooling well, which is what most buyers come for. It is a C-grade hide, so expect range marks, brands and cuts that you trim out or work around. The 2% chromium in the tanning means it is not a good choice for pyrography. Against cleaner, pricier tooling sides it trades cosmetic perfection for usable surface area and workable thickness.
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Lowest price we've seen: $99.99 on Nov 2 at Tandy Leather; highest $129.99 on Nov 14. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 2.
Buyers of Tandy's veg-tan sides generally report the leather carves and tools cleanly and holds dye well. The common complaint is the C grade: hides arrive with more scars, brands and thin spots than expected, so you plan around them.
The Heritage Side is a veg-tanned cowhide side from Tandy Leather. The smooth surface is suited to carving and tooling. It is veg-re-tanned from hides that contain 2% chromium, so it is not ideal for burning.
These are C grade hides. They have natural characteristics such as range marks, brands or cuts. These can be trimmed out or kept for a natural look in a finished project.
