Hi, i have just joined the forum and am slowly finding my way around.
I was wondering if you could give me some advise on leather to use for authentic late 1800s chaps and gun rigs.
As i do not know the terms used for leather work yet,
please bear with me if i ask basic questions!!
I have copied a lot of pics' from Ebay items so i know what i would like to make, (just utility items) .
I have never done leather work before but have done some tailoring in the past .
We do have a Tandy outlet in England ...but compared with the States they want £s for $s almost twice the price!!
I have spent some time with a saddler here in England and he has advised me on some basic tools (awls, needles etc)that i have now purchased.
Can i purchase just the awl blades somewhere in the US as the one i have is a bit to broad.
I am having trouble finding a supplier for waxed linen thread in the UK, 18 3cord etc, is there someone on the forum from England who might help out with this?
If not I may have to buy from the US, any suggestions?
Thankyou in advance for your time and help.
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