jeeperaz

I'm by no means a power user of bridle leather but I have purchased several sides of it from Waterhouse and also Weaver(cahill tannery?). I like the Waterhouse bridle better. It seems to have a nicer finish and overall cleaner but the difference isn't dramatic. I can't say what other services Waterhouse offers but the owner is always willing to answer questions and seems very knowledgeable about the leather he has. Waterhouse has become my supplier of choice. My expectations have always been met with every order I've placed with them. My last order was about 2 weeks ago and the leatherworker.net discount worked just fine. Call em up and ask for some samples.

Can you clarify your statements? Since the vast majority of us here are either hobbyist or small businesses owners, are you saying that we would be better serviced by another supplier? That is what I'm reading.

I've been meaning to donate to this site. After reading this thread, I'll be doing it soon after finishing this post. Leatherworker.net for me is a tremendous resource. I will continue to click on those banner ads and make purchases through the advertisers here (waterhouse is current favorite). Thanks Johanna for this place!

http://www.shoemakingbook.com/ He has a new sandal making book... but it ain't cheap.

Just wanted to say thanks for sharing these treasures.

That store has moved a few miles to 35th Ave and Greenway. (NE corner)

To make hand wax, I use a similar method as found in the link below .... http://wherearetheelves.blogspot.com/2007/06/making-code.html http://www.usrodeosupply.com/Shop-Rodeo-Gear/Rosin

good luck finding real pine tar. Search this website for 'rosin' and you will see plenty of discussion about hand wax.

http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html According to that, i would say it's a Model 66

Have you tried Craigslist?

What browser are you using? Do you have a pop up blocker that may be preventing the pics from opening?

just curious, have you tried pasting into something besides Word.... Notepad perhaps.

The whole idea of 'slaughter free' leather was really bad to begin with... in my opinion, of course. By even promoting this, we are planting an idea that all 'other' leather comes from cruelly treated animals. As an industry, we should be championing leather as a renewable, organic resource... and natural byproduct.

I like it! The photography is nice too.

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=26460&view=findpost&p=166516

Unbelievable!

1. Hit start key 2 Hit the r key 3. type msconfig and then hit the enter key 4. you'll see a window popup with several tabs, one which says 'startup' click it. Sort items by name then look for anything related to kodak. Uncheck it, restart computer.

I'm not into tooled leather so I really never look at it ........ but these pieces are absolutely impressive! Very nice work.

Yikes! I remember as a young teen, my friends and I would go out hunting/plinking in the desert with our pellet guns. Rather than carry the lead pellets in our pockets (too hard to get to), we'd each throw a handful of 'em in our mouths. And then there was the mercury we used to play with.

Thanks for the tip! I've been looking recently for a plastic type cutting board to use to punch on.... I'll switch gears and start looking for some lead.

I'm hoping someone can share some tips or tricks on how to cut an initial straight edge along the full length of a side of leather. The longest ruler I have to use as a guide is 4'.... double that would be nice but I haven't found a local source for something that long. I'm sure there is a simple, effective trick out there. Anyone?

Yes, I'm probably making way too much of this but I do believe there is some ultimate truth in my thinking. Of course competition is good, but financially supporting your competition might possibly be insane. I've let go of this... rant mode off

The question isn't how to compete against them. It's a little more philosophical than that. For what it's worth, I make custom hiking boots. I doubt there will be a day where I walk into REI and see a sale on Weaver 'Super Hikers'. What I'm trying to convey is that I see their offerings as competition to that of our community... as a whole. In the same vain as I wouldn't buy a Galco Holster or Fossil Ipad cover, I don't feel right about buying supplies from Weaver.