KayeMagic Report post Posted August 29, 2015 I noticed some threads about Tandy and how some of their leather isn't the greatest. I was wondering if anybody buys from Halfords out of Edmonton AB and what their opinion is of it. I am just starting out and don't have a lot to spend so I have bought a few things from Halfords. On a side note I bought a used tool kit and was wondering if there was any way to figure out how old the tools and knives are. Thanks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnv474 Report post Posted September 1, 2015 No experience with Halfords, but the stuff on their online ordering site looks fine. Halfords has moose and such, but otherwise Tandy would have a wider range of leathers (colors, etc.) but Halfords looks to have an assortment of more commonly used leathers. Dating tools takes some research, thoughh Ebay or an older leatherworker can be a help. Some tools get discontinued, so ollder Tandy toools can be dated approximately that way. Your best bet is to search online for identical examples with known dates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnv474 Report post Posted September 1, 2015 PS I'd add that Tandy carries a range of leathers from "entry-level" quality to quite nice. What they don't carry is the premier, bragging-rights leather or the stuff hand-fed on an organic diets by teams of scientists on ranches with no bugs, fences, or other animals, i.e. flawless leather that many people obsess about. What they carry ranges from "meh, good enough for Cub Scouts" to professional-grade... but not $30,000 saddle or handbag grade. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayeMagic Report post Posted September 1, 2015 Ok thanks very much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
