{"title":"Leathers \u0026 Belaying Pins","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"oar-leather-kit","title":"Oar Leather Kit","description":"We provide enough leather to cover a pair of oars, plus the thread, needles, tacks and instructions.\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece of leather measures approx 11\" x 13\" each, and can handle a diameter of about 2 1\/4\". Occasionally we ship 2 pieces of leather approx. 10\" x 7\" each that will cover the same diameter. This is the nice stuff, Latigo, 5 to 7 ounce rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodenBoat \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenboatstore.sbs\/products\/issue-68-jan-feb-86-digital?variant=16904243445850\" title=\"WB 68\"\u003eissue #68 \u003c\/a\u003ehas a helpful article by Larry Montgomery about leathers, and talks about his preferred treatment with lanolin, available at most drug stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, in the perhaps TMI (too much information) here's what makes Latigo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatigo leather is most commonly made from cowhide. It is first chrome tanned, which involves soaking the hide in a solution of acidic salts and then drying it before further processing. Next it is vegetable tanned by soaking it in a series of vats with progressively higher concentrations of tanning solutions. After completing the tanning process, the hides are tumbled in large drums to absorb various oils and waxes. This makes them more pliable and supple, while retaining their strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tandy Leather #160","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16904552808538,"sku":"690-004","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/4098\/7482\/products\/OarLeatherKit-2019_1284e975-8f8c-4bc8-a50c-e31ad59c1ae6.jpg?v=1564496676"},{"product_id":"leather-pieces","title":"Leather Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1d98b2ad-8833-46a8-9fdd-c266840f5b55\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eWe’re offering an excellent value on assorted pieces of high-quality 5–7 oz leather—perfect for shop and boat projects where durability matters. Use it for hinges, chafe protection, canvas and sail reinforcement, wrapping tool handles, finishing gunwale guards, punching buttons, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"563\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSold by the pound while supplies last, each bundle is hand-selected to include useful pieces, though shapes and sizes will vary and may show natural markings or imperfections. Sizes are not guaranteed, but it’s great leather to have on hand for both the boat and the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WoodenBoat Publications Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16904554217562,"sku":"690-016","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/4098\/7482\/products\/Leather_Pieces_690016P.jpg?v=1555784671"},{"product_id":"belaying-pin","title":"Belaying Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eFolks use these to attach (belay...) the halyard on Nutshell Prams, Shellback dinghies, and other small boats. So, what that means is, instead of a cleat to tie-off the line which you use to raise your sail and keep it raised, you can use a belaying pin. Drill a hole in the thwart (seat) and put the belaying pin in that hole. When you've raised your sail, you'll wrap the line around the upper and lower (the shaft that sticks-out below the thwart) parts of the pin in that standard figure-eight winding, to secure the sail. Two slick things about this: if you are rowing instead of sailing, you simply pull the belaying pin out, and it's not in your way. AND, if you get caught in a bit more wind than you wanted, and need to reduce sail area\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eimmediately\u003c\/i\u003e, you can grab the top \/ handle part of the belaying pin, and pull it out. This releases the line, and your sail will drop down (watch yer noggin') very quickly. No fussing with un-wrapping from a cleat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Rock Maple (the really hard stuff), turned pin approx. 8\" long, the handle length is 3 1\/2\", \u003cspan\u003eand the shaft of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003epin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is 4 1\/2\" long, \u003c\/span\u003ewith a 1\/2\" diameter shaft. Just the right size for your small boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HA Stiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16905372827738,"sku":"606-007","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/4098\/7482\/products\/BelayingPin2022b.jpg?v=1669829780"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.woodenboatstore.sbs\/collections\/leathers-belaying-pin-and-pine-tar.oembed","provider":"The WoodenBoat Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}