BigGriff

i think fabric tape could help with the first problem.

Just like the title says. If you have a sewing machine and live in the greater Atlanta area then I could possibly use your help on a motorcycle seat I'm working on for my buddy. This is an easy job, but I do not want to hand sew it.

Nice!!! Thanks a bunch.

I've done the lid trick, but lids don't have that double curve like your wallet pockets. Vector program seems to be the key. Thank you much.

I've always wondered how people do that curve in the card pocket. Care to share?

You're definitely improving. This is the best one I've seen you make thus far. I'm too new to offer advice, but good work.

I would like to see the valet trays if you care to share.

That should be a restocking fee.

I think Horween is new to the direct-to-consumer business and it shows. They are used to dealing in bulk orders, which is easier for them allows them to negotiate separately for each customer. They didn't set up a channel, thetanneryrow.com, specifically for small orders to shut people up. I think they did it because they're hasn't really been an easy way to buy Horweeen ever, demand for their leather has to be up and they are a business and they want to make money. Direct-to-consumer is definitely a higher margin business albeit smaller proportionately. They see the opportunity, but are failing to execute operationally and fully capitalize. That's my opinion. I would love to be in charge of thetanneryrow.com business. I think this is a growth opportunity for Horween if it was done correctly. Matt makes a good point about capacity. I find it unlikely, but it's a possibility. I honestly think they don't know what they are doing in the online world and do not have the resources to devote to it.

I guess they know they have a good thing, I mean it's hard to beat Horween leather, but I still think it's bad business practice myself. Waterhouse is actually a vendor of mine at my job. I work in the prosthetics and orthotics industry and we buy a lot of leather. Peter is a stand-up guy. i highly recommend them if they have something you like. I also buy from Springfield often. I call them sometimes. They take my order over the phone. Check on things for me when I have questions. Will cut most leathers to whatever size I want. NEVER charged me a handling fee. Maverick has the Horween leather too. I may give them a look.

Placed an order today for the English Tan Dublin in 4.5/5 oz. Here are the details: $13+/foot. Goes down to $9.99 if you order 100 feet or more. $30 Handling fee. Personally I hate these "fees". You're going to charge me because you had to put your hands on the leather to sell it to me. ~$20 shipping for one side. Didn't know exact price, but still seems high. Waterhouse offers fee shipping on orders of $99. On a 20 sq ft side, my total will be ~$310!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Said it will be two weeks. At that time, I will get a notification that my order is ready. Once I confirm, I will be charged and it will ship. Might cancel to be honest. Don't know if it is worth it. Going to take a day or two to mull it over.

From Springfield, I meant the Hermann Oak, which I have tried. I have a side of the Waterhouse upstairs.

Can I ask where you are getting the calf?

Try the Hide House.

Ray, If you decide to piece it out, I would definitely make the trip down. I'm from Smiths Station, AL and could make a trip down to see the parents and look at what you have. Unfortunately, I don't have the $10K to buy the whole lot. Hopefully, you will sell it complete, but if something changes I'll keep eye on this thread.