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Author Topic: Leather Supplier?  (Read 437 times)

Offline huntsmanlance

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Leather Supplier?
« on: February 02, 2012, 10:48:00 AM »
When Tandy's prices became ridiculous i started buying from Siegels of California but they closed up shop.

Any suggestions for another good supplier?


Thanks!
Lance
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Offline robtattoo

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2012, 11:22:00 AM »
If you find one, let me know!

Tandy pretty much have a monopoly on repeatable quality, average priced leather these days.

You can occasionally luck out & buy on E8ay, but if you're after consistent price & quality, I'm afraid Tandy is the way to go.
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Offline mike g

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2012, 11:27:00 AM »
Yep,,I use Leather factory/tandy
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Offline last arrow

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2012, 04:23:00 PM »
I would like to find someone that carries cordovan as Tandy does not.  I just need enough to make a few  tabs - it is impossible to find.
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Offline dhaverstick

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2012, 04:30:00 PM »
I deal with the Hide House, in Napa, CA and also with Kentucky Leather and Hide. Both have websites, good prices, and great products.
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Offline 2madjacks

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2012, 09:11:00 PM »
EC leather in Tulsa Oklahoma. It is more of a warehouse than a store front but they will sell to the public. They supply a lot of prisons their leather and also supply Tandy some of theirs.  EC's and Tandy use to be owned by the same folks, way back when.   I'm sure they have a 800 number but I don't know it so here is the local number 918.583.0292.

They don't have a website and the lady that's runs it is a blast if you can handle her ROUGH sense of humor.
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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2012, 09:21:00 PM »
I use Zack White Leather.

Google them.

I was in their shop about 6 months ago. One of the workers warned of higher leather prices. Something to do with the demand on cattle dropping.
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Offline kennyb

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2012, 09:52:00 PM »
speaking of leather...where do you guys get your patterns for quivers, arm guards, etc.? I'd like to start making some of my own equipment. Thanks fellers!

Kenny    :bigsmyl:
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Offline rraming

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2012, 09:56:00 PM »
I live near a Tandy store, you can pay a yearly fee to join something and get a discount, in addition, they sent you monthly or quarterly brochure with current stuff on sale (hides). I don't do it anymore but I could go a sort through hides.
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Offline Gray Buffalo

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2012, 10:34:00 PM »
this is where I have been getting mine

 http://www.brettunsvillage.com/leather/
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Offline Hawken1911

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2012, 10:42:00 PM »
Hi Lance,

I can't help (I use Tandy)  :dunno: , but it's great to see you here again my friend.

Paul
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Offline K.S.TRAPPER

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2012, 09:05:00 AM »
http://springfieldleather.com/

Great store and been bying leather there for years. If your ever close to them swing in and see them you won't regreat it. Great prices and much cheaper then Tandy for the same leather.

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Offline Reaper TN

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2012, 10:20:00 AM »
Does a person want shell cordovan when making a tab, or just cordovan leather?
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Offline mike g

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2012, 10:44:00 AM »
Patterns for those items....
Are in your head, look for them.
    Thats where I found all of mine....
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Offline straitera

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2012, 10:48:00 AM »
Keep it coming boys! Me & others want to know also. Thanks.
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Offline huntsmanlance

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2012, 11:05:00 AM »
Thanks for all of the responces!!! I sure miss Siegels.... :goldtooth:
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Offline Rod Witkos

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2012, 02:27:00 PM »
I've bought tools but not leather yet.

 http://www.brettunsvillage.com/leather/sides.htm
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Offline JamesV

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #17 on: February 03, 2012, 03:53:00 PM »
Tandy is handy for me and I don't use very much leather for the price to matter.
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Offline mahantango

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #18 on: February 04, 2012, 07:55:00 AM »
Brettuns Village is great for online orders, I think they have cordovan, or what they call "south-of-cordovan". Do you have any local harness or saddle-makers? I get mine from a Amish harness shop nearby. Great prices on Whole hides to just pieces. They sell by the pound and this is top quality stuff. Like stepping back in time to visit there.
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Offline wollelybugger

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Re: Leather Supplier?
« Reply #19 on: February 16, 2012, 09:04:00 AM »
I usually just go to a harness shop and they have lots of leather in different thickness. We have a lot of Amish in my area and they can make anything from quivers to knife sheaths, or pistol holsters.
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