Leather for crafting

[dtgiacomini]

I was looking in the How-To section and was thinking about making a few leather back quivers, I was wondering where any of you guys go to buy the leather used for crafting things like this.  Thanks,
Dominic.

[DesertDude]

Tandys,  I use 5/6 &6/7.....Mark

[Bodork]

I know this won't be of much help but in Amarillo there is a place called Panhandle Leathers that sells to boot and saddle makers. They have bookoos of big scrap real cheap. I bought a piece that I have made four quivers and countless armguards from for $20.00 and still have some left. Last time I was in there, I saw some leather that had realtree camo on it! The guy said it was cheap leather but I bet some guys would think a quiver made from it would be neat. If there are any saddle makers near you, give them a call and see where they get their leather.

[dtgiacomini]

ok thanks guys

[huntsmanlance]

Hey Dominic thanks to Herb here is where i get my leather now. They have never sent me a bad piece, the shipping is free for orders over $70 and if you have a problem with what they send you...your fault or theirs....they will pay for it to be shipped back!

I usually get the Oak Sides 3/4oz to 7/8oz depending on what i am making...7/8oz for most quivers. At 20 sq ft it cost around $80.00

Siegels of California
 http://www.siegelofca.com/view_cat_product.asp?id=80

If you are only going to make one quiver and a few guards then try and find a local place that has scrap pieces big enough......a Tandy's store and you can usually get scraps at saddle maker shops.

Hope this helps!
Lance

[Izzy]

Try Brettuns Village.Ive bought bison and they also have elk and bull scraps and hides.Good stuff at good prices.

[jbb]

Moscow Hide and Fur

[Gene Roberts]

If there is a local saddle shop,thats where we get ours.

[portugeejn]

I haven't had real good luck buying leather mail order, so I try to make a pilgrimage once a year to buy the leather I might want, or buy it locally knowing I will pay a little more for it.  I get to inspect the hides that way.  I don't know where in Illinois you are, but might be worth paying a little extra to be able to see what you are buying.  IMHO

RonP

[dtgiacomini]

Ok thanks, Portugeejn I was gonna make a trip to a Tandy's thats a few hours a way and do just that. I was looking online, but all the remnants and scraps were to iffy and I couldn't tell what I would be getting.

[Leo L.]

I know this thread is old, but I am looking to do the same project as the initial poster.  I am not aware of any saddle makers in my area, nor did any turn up during an internet search.  Here's my question...

Could a taxidermist/butcher sell me some extra buckskin? And could he prepare it for leather work?

[Rob DiStefano]

Brettun's, Siegel and  The Hidehouse

[fxe]

Leo,you might try some upholstry shops.

[Littlemans-Grampa]

I would say if your a hunter and keep the hides from your deer, elk or what ever you may hunt, thats probably the best place to get hides for back quivers, and a hide covered quiver looks better that a plain piece of leather anyday. Got Friends? Ask for their Hides if they don't use them.
Muz

[Dave Huff]

I also use Tandy, have one here in town. I use 7/8 oz for my quivers, armguards and holsters.

[Leo L.]

What kind of hide normally?  Buckskin, cow, bull, etc?

[JStark]

I like Tandy, but don't overlook Goodwill and thrift stores.  There's some nice leather skirts and purses that can be put to good use as quivers, tabs, gloves and armguards.

[Leo L.]

What kind of hide normally? Buckskin, cow, bull, etc?

[Leo L.]

Cool, didn't realize Tandy has a lot of locations.  Just found out they have one not far from here in New Orleans.