Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how leather weights and thickness affect your projects, from belts and scabbards to bags, liners, and soft-sided goods. This video breaks down common leather weights, how they’re measured, and why thickness matters more than traditional weight terms today.
Chuck walks through chrome tan and veg tan leathers, explains common ounce ranges, and shows how combining different weights can improve structure, durability, and flexibility in leathercraft projects.
Leather Thickness Chart: weaverleathersupply.com/pages/leather-thickness-chart
Products:
Exotic Embossed Leather, ¾ oz.: weaverleathersupply.com/products/exotic-embossed-leather-3-4-oz
Embossed Leather, 2/3 oz., Purple Croc: weaverleathersupply.com/products/embossed-leather-purple-croc
CHAHINLEATHER® Veg Tanned Natural Strap Leather, Sides: weaverleathersupply.com/products/chahinleather-veg-tanned-natural-strap-leather-sides
Cowhide Suede Leather: weaverleathersupply.com/products/cowhide-suede-leather?variant=40929323483276
Deertan Cowhide, 2/3 oz.: weaverleathersupply.com/products/deertan-cowhide-2-3-oz
Pigskin Lining Hide: weaverleathersupply.com/products/pigskin-lining-hide
00:00 - Overview of leather weights
01:09 - Chrome tan vs vs veg tan leather
02:29 - 8–9 oz veg tan leather and common heavy-duty projects like belts, scabbards, straps
03:12 - 4–5 oz veg tan leather for pouches, sheaths, and journal covers
03:59 - 3–4 oz veg tan leather (like suede), for soft-sided applications
04:38 - Combining leather weights for strength and structure
05:48 - 2–3 oz deertan leather for soft and flexible projects
06:00 - 1–2 oz pigskin leather for lining and smaller projects
06:43 - 5-6 oz midweight leather ranges for straps and lighter belts
06:57 - 9-10 oz leather and heavy skirting leather for specialty uses
07:21 - How to start experimenting with leather weights as a beginner
Learn how leather weights and thickness affect your projects, from belts and scabbards to bags, liners, and soft-sided goods. This video breaks down common leather weights, how they’re measured, and why thickness matters more than traditional weight terms today.
Chuck walks through chrome tan and veg tan leathers, explains common ounce ranges, and shows how combining different weights can improve structure, durability, and flexibility in leathercraft projects.
Leather Thickness Chart: weaverleathersupply.com/pages/leather-thickness-chart
Products:
Exotic Embossed Leather, ¾ oz.: weaverleathersupply.com/products/exotic-embossed-leather-3-4-oz
Embossed Leather, 2/3 oz., Purple Croc: weaverleathersupply.com/products/embossed-leather-purple-croc
CHAHINLEATHER® Veg Tanned Natural Strap Leather, Sides: weaverleathersupply.com/products/chahinleather-veg-tanned-natural-strap-leather-sides
Cowhide Suede Leather: weaverleathersupply.com/products/cowhide-suede-leather?variant=40929323483276
Deertan Cowhide, 2/3 oz.: weaverleathersupply.com/products/deertan-cowhide-2-3-oz
Pigskin Lining Hide: weaverleathersupply.com/products/pigskin-lining-hide
00:00 - Overview of leather weights
01:09 - Chrome tan vs vs veg tan leather
02:29 - 8–9 oz veg tan leather and common heavy-duty projects like belts, scabbards, straps
03:12 - 4–5 oz veg tan leather for pouches, sheaths, and journal covers
03:59 - 3–4 oz veg tan leather (like suede), for soft-sided applications
04:38 - Combining leather weights for strength and structure
05:48 - 2–3 oz deertan leather for soft and flexible projects
06:00 - 1–2 oz pigskin leather for lining and smaller projects
06:43 - 5-6 oz midweight leather ranges for straps and lighter belts
06:57 - 9-10 oz leather and heavy skirting leather for specialty uses
07:21 - How to start experimenting with leather weights as a beginner
