Description
Morgan Oak Straps in chestnut rich tan provide a substantial leather base for custom strap projects. Cut from Morgan Oak vegetable-tanned skirting leather, these blanks suit makers who want to choose their own hardware, shape the ends and create a finish that complements their work. The leather has a nominal thickness of 5.0mm, with the supplier listing a typical range of 4.8–5.4mm.
Morgan Oak Straps – Leather Specifications
• Leather: North American steer hide.
• Tannage: Vegetable tanned.
• Colour: Chestnut / rich tan.
• Nominal thickness: 5.0mm.
• Typical thickness range: 4.8–5.4mm.
• Format: Leather straps cut from skirting sides.
Planning Your Project
Before choosing a buckle, measure the strap width and check the clearance around the buckle bar. Thick leather takes up more space when folded, so allow for the combined thickness at the fastening point. Plan the position of any holes, rivets or stitching before cutting your blank to its final length.
These Morgan Oak Straps can be considered for substantial belt and general leathercraft projects where the dimensions and firmness suit the intended design. For a comfortable result, think about how the strap will bend, where it will sit and how the hardware will attach.
Finishing Your Strap
Trim the ends to your preferred shape, then prepare the edges to suit your chosen finish. Test edge treatments, conditioners and other products on an offcut first. This helps you assess any change in colour before treating the visible surface. Match your punches and fasteners to the leather thickness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5.0mm the strap width?
No. It describes the nominal leather thickness. Choose the strap width separately to suit your project and hardware.
Will every piece look identical?
Leather is a natural material, so colour, grain and markings can vary between pieces.
How do I choose the right hardware?
Check both the internal width and the clearance for thick leather, particularly at folded ends.
Choose Morgan Oak Straps from Mac-Lace Leather for a custom project with your own choice of shape, hardware and finishing details.
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