Subject: Re: leather replacement From: Brian Bigler <usemeum@mhtc.net> Message-ID: <5f950206-b74a-da1f-6e2a-75497333e313@mhtc.net> Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:43:53 -0500
The Amish do this type of work if you can locate a community near you or
try the Cashton Wisconsin area.
Brian Bigler
Mount Horeb Area Historical Society
On 4/10/2017 2:49 PM, djtotten wrote:
>
> Our society would like to replace the leather on parts from a surrey
> and farm wagon. These are leather covered frames mounted on the
> buggy/wagon that serve as a shield between the horse and driver.
> Photos of these parts are shown at
> https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byb4EtjBx8dZNEZjU0RRcjR1QXc.
>
> Approximate dimensions are:
>
> Surrey frame: 18 x 30 inches
>
> Wagon frame; 15 x 34 inches
>
> Wagon under seat: 12 x 30 inches
>
> Leather thickness is about 1.6 mm, a 4 oz. weight. I judge about 20
> square feet is needed, as the leather covers the frame on both sides.
>
> We solicit suggestions on how to proceed.
>
> David Totten
>
> President, Board of Directors
>
> New Berlin Historical Society
>
> www.newberlinhistoricalsociety.org
> <http://www.newberlinhistoricalsociety.org/>
>
> djtotten@earthlink.net <mailto:djtotten@earthlink.net>
>
> 262-643-8855
>