Saturday, July 3, 2010

Trip to Horween Tannery in Chicago

Great trip to Horween in Chicago. This is a great company, now on the 5th generation of leather masters. This is one of the few American tanneries still in operation, as most have closed or moved overseas. They take their time and do it right. It is truly a great American Company providing companies like Emil Erwin with a great American product. Thanks to Nick Horween for the tour and the Deep Dish.

Short clip of these massive tanning barrels at work. This is the process for bluing the hides, the step after they have been stripped of hair.

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