I would like you all's thoughts on veg tanned splits

[Ace Lungger]

Howdy Pards,
I see that Tandy is going to have a big sale on there Veg Tanned 3/4oz splits, what I was wondering , will that leather work for chap legs??
I would be great full for any help?
ACE

[cowboywc]

Howdy Pal
I would not use it.
WC

[Forty Rod]

Seems to be way too light for chaps

I used 2 1/2-3 oz deerskin for a gun bag and it's too thin for that.  I can't imagine that veg tan would be any better.

[Gun Butcher]

 Ace, The veg tanned will be way to stiff for chaps.  What you need or or what would work best for chaps would be elk hides. if you want something heavier the oil tan utilityor stoned oil cowhides really look period when you get them built and none of us will last long enough to wear them out.

FortyRod, I have an elk hide rifle case that has been around for quite awhile now and is not showing any signs of giving up yet. That buckskin is as you said just to soft by itsself.

[Ace Lungger]

Thanks Everyone
I had never seen any splits, but the price was good!! I am great full to all for the advice, the chaps will just have to wait!
Later
ACE