On 2007-10-24, Randal O'Brian wrote:

"Ignoramus705" wrote in message
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I have a couple of leather belts made from some very thick
leather. They are about 1/4" thick. (from a screw machine shop)

What animals do they come from? I do not think that cows have skin
that thick.

i

How old are they? Bison leather was preferred for drive belts in the late
1800's.

Not that old, maybe from 1980s or some such.

i