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Cordovan tab help
« on: October 10, 2023, 09:42:17 PM »
I am looking for a simple cordovan leather tab. Single thickness. I cannot remember if I purchased my last ones at the Kalamazoo show ordered on line. Any help appreciated.

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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2023, 02:58:50 AM »
Lost Nation Archery has exactly what you are looking for. Simple and comfortable.                                                   

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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2023, 07:16:33 AM »
Thank you!

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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2023, 07:22:14 AM »
Upon looking that is close, but it is actually 2 pieces of leather sewn together. I am looking for a single thickness of cordovan.

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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2023, 09:04:48 AM »
Check with Screaming Eagle Treestands, I know they used to sell them.

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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2023, 11:53:58 AM »
I know you are looking for a single layer tab, but I have an option.  I buy the Bateman cordovan tab and modify it.  It is a two layer design, I simply cut the additional layer off.  I have tried it with both layers.  I just feel like I get a better feel on the the string and therefore more control. Hope that helps some.

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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2023, 12:35:16 PM »
Another option would be to buy some Cordovan and trace your favorite tab and cut your own. Montana Leather Co. sells a 12" x 24" piece for around $50. You'd have a lifetime supply for less than the cost of two pre-made tabs.
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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2023, 07:52:43 AM »
I know you are looking for a single layer tab, but I have an option.  I buy the Bateman cordovan tab and modify it.  It is a two layer design, I simply cut the additional layer off.  I have tried it with both layers.  I just feel like I get a better feel on the the string and therefore more control. Hope that helps some.
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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2023, 04:11:32 PM »
Twistedlim, That cordovan tab from Lost Nation is a one piece. The stitching that you see in the picture is a reinforced section where your finger goes through. Where the stitching ends is where the reinforced section ends. The tab itself is one piece of cordovan. I have that tab that I bought from Lost Nation last year. It is a very nice tab.

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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2023, 04:45:27 PM »
Twistedlim, I want to apologize. As I examined my cordavan tab a little more closely from Lost Nation my memory became a little more clear. That was a two piece tab and I recall now that I had cut that tab to accomplish what you are loooking for. I left the piece that was stitched so it would be durable in that area where you insert your middle finger. I don' want to be misleading here. Works like a dream. Hope this helps.

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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2023, 05:24:20 PM »
Thank you all for the suggestions. I may look into buying a sheet and cut them myself. Hopefully they will be thick enough.

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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2023, 04:26:40 PM »
EW Batman  are the ones i use.

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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2023, 09:23:59 PM »
I used to make tabs from old work boot tongues.
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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2023, 08:16:06 AM »
EW Bateman can make you what you want, just give them a call

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Re: Cordovan tab help
« Reply #14 on: November 05, 2023, 07:01:43 AM »
I use tanned and chromed (one side) leather that's fairly thin.







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