mabarker Report post Posted December 11, 2012 Hi all! This is my very first post. I have been wanting to get into leather work for quite a while now, but have been astonished at the "start up prices'" for quality tools and the such. My husband found someon selling their leather *workshop*--wwhich included pretty much ever hand tool and hand sewing device, tons of hardwear, leather, dyes and finisheing produces, not to mention patterns, belt blanks, and whole hides for a REALLY good deal. I have been plaing around an dhave made some dog collars, straps for snowshoes, and other small things. I have two questions: are there any other good sources for conchos, rivets and hardwear in Canada? I was looking at some western headstalls that featured silver "nails" on the headstalls... very fine silver or copper colored dots. what are these, where can I find them and how do you use them? I have managed to find the small dots that you need to press throught the leather and bend, but these are much too large, as are rivets. Thanks in advancce M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted December 11, 2012 Hi and Welcome to LW :-) I don't know about Canada but Ohio Travel Bag has most of the hardware you could ever want to start up with at your end of the big pond :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSMcK Report post Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) Hi Ma - I get much of my hardware from Harnesss Hardware, near Kitcener, Ont. Their catalogue http://www.harnessha...ets_staples.pdf shows spots as small as 1/8". You can get a commercial account with them, or I could send you small retail quantities. Other than that, I would try hammered wire (but be carefull with your leather!) or escutcheon pins. Edited December 14, 2012 by CSMcK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
