Question about weight

[Angel_Eyes]

Ignorant Limey here again!
I've made my first holster(which I will post when I work out how to do it) for my Walker.
My question is:- what is this 8-10 ounce weight you keep mentioning, is it the thickness of the leather or a size or what?
Is it how much a square foot weighs? It's driving me crazy!!
I have a source for hides close by but this weight thing is beginning to make me wonder if I'm after the correct stuff.

Help please, UKshooter.

[Judge Lead]

It does mean the weight, but each ounce also equates to approx 1/64 th of an inch thick.
So 8 oz is 1/8" thick or approx 3mm.

Hope that helps.

Regards

[Whiskey Creek Adams]

Yes, it is the weight of 1 sq foot of leather, but obviously it is just a guide.  Generally, 1oz is equal to 1/64th of an inch in thickness.

[outrider]

UK,

As the others have mentioned it is by weight per square foot.  8/9 oz is approx. 1/8" to 9/64" in thickness (3.18mm to 3.58mm)

[Angel_Eyes]

Can always rely on a quick and accurate reply from the CAScity encyclopedia.
Thanks a lot, guys, I learn more each day!

Educated Limey, UKshooter.