what does "front quarter" refer to...??

[emigran]

Been intrigued by the interesting leather jacket threads here at FL and have been frequenting a number of the sites mentioned... what does "front quarter' refer to...??

 

[Atticus Finch]

Been intrigued by the interesting leather jacket threads here at FL and have been frequenting a number of the sites mentioned... what does "front quarter' refer to...??

Its the portion of the horse from where the hide is taken.

AF

 

[emigran]

Should have figured that one...duh...!!

 

[Plumbline]

It's equally NOT the actual Front Quarter ..... but actually both the sides of the horse minus the Shell Butt area, the belly skirt and the lower leg and shin.

So Horse 3/4 would be a more accurate description but it doesn't share the marketing value of "Front Quarter"

HTH

 

[zhz]

This is where FQ is.

 

[emigran]

Thanks, gents...
Why do you think that's the best part... weems the sides, belly and rear are quite large areas as well...

 

[zhz]

Its not the best part! The best part is called Shell Cordovan, which is a very small area, and normally used for shoe making.
I am not an expert in leather, but from what I've learned, the area you mentioned dose not provide even thickness, not very smooth.

Thanks, gents...
Why do you think that's the best part... weems the sides, belly and rear are quite large areas as well...

 

[Tomasso]

Its not the best part! The best part is called Shell Cordovan, which is a very small area, and normally used for shoe making.

Actually, shell cordovan is not made from the hide itself but rather from a muscle located just under the hide.

 

[zhz]

yes, you are tight about this.

Actually, shell cordovan is not made from the hide itself but rather from a muscle located just under the hide.

 

[Smithy]

yes, you are tight about this.

Tight? I'm sure Tomasso hasn't even touched a drop that early in the morning Stateside. Well, nothing more than a morning snifter certainly

 

[zhz]

As t is just next to r, lets say I was trying to encrypt my post

Tight? I'm sure Tomasso hasn't even touched a drop that early in the morning Stateside. Well, nothing more than a morning snifter certainly

 

[Tomasso]

Tight? I'm sure Tomasso hasn't even touched a drop that early in the morning Stateside. Well, nothing more than a morning snifter certainly

Just a little Irish coffee for these terribly chilly South Florida mornings.

 

[Smithy]

Just a little Irish coffee for these terribly chilly South Florida mornings.

I'd have another one if I was you old boy, just to ward off any potential frostbite to your elbows from all those short sleeves you Floridians have to wear. Always pays to play it safe

 

[emigran]

Never a day goes by when I can't learn something new here at the FL... thanks again ...