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I was trying to find someone cheaper then Tandy, and as I recall, they only had the larger ones (20") in match pairs which come at a premium. Fred

I am looking to find a supplier for the larget/longer drinking horns. Moscow Hide and Fur only seems to have them in 8-10 and 10-12" sizes I am looking to get the longer/wider horns that run 20" or larger. Fred

All I can say is wow! I received my order (a 5-6 and 6-7 OZ Double steer shoulders) from ZW today, and it was worth the wait! I now understand what a clean hide is. Up until now I had gotten my hides at the local Tandy store. The hides are super clean, and the 6-7 OZ hide was HUGE. Very impressed with the quality. Fred

Well it's been over 1 month, but Zack White finally got in their steer hides, and I should receive them on Tuesday or Wednesday. Looking forward to seeing my first non-tandy hides. Fred

For what it's worth (I ordered mine back in December) - I received the medium and large pebbler from Hidecrafter today, so apparently their shipment finally arrived. Fred

The washer would go over the post on the back side, before setting it correct? What tool(s) are you using to set your eyelets? Fred

Over the past several months I've bought some used tools on ebay. Among them are two tools labeled "Craftool Co USA" with a 57 and a 58 on them. Can anyone confirm whether these are eyelett setters, gromet setters, rivet tools or what? They have small blunt domes on the end of them, so I think they are different sized eyelet setters... Fred

I see that Ohio Travel bag sells eyelet washers for their eyelets. What are these typically used for? Are they necessary or optional? Would one use them for arm bracers? Fred

Standing Bears Trading post appears to sell 8 Oz buffalo hides as well. Has anyone used them before? They don't have pricing on their website, you have to contact them directly. I hate when they do that Fred

Does anyone know where you can get Buffalo Hide and what it runs for a side or sq ft? My renaissance festival mocasings were hand made by Bald Mountain Moccasins. The owner has retired, and the patterns for custom mocs were purchased by one of his apprentices who run a show named Mystic Soles Custom Moccasins. I was thinking about trying to make a pair for a friend, now that I am into leatherworking, but I have no idea where you can get tanned buffalo hides. Thanks Fred

Tom, I love the work! What type of leather are you using and what weight? Ever considered lining the inside? Fred

Just an update... Hidecrafters is still out of stock on the Medium and Large Pebbler. Someone at the shop indicated they keep checking with the supplier, and they are supposed to be on their way, but he didn't know whether that meant on their way via container from China or what. Mine have been back ordered since November. I've played with the small pebbler some, but I am not at all happy with it, I am hoping that the larger ones are more to my taste as some of the pictures I have seen have really rocked. Fred

Well, the web master was nice enough to set me up with a ZW account, and I placed my order yesterday for a 5/6 and 6/7 premium hide, so hopefully I will be as pleased as others. I definitely know what folks mean with respect to Tandy, I've bought 3 hides on sale from Tandy and am very interested in seeing the difference in hide quality. Fred

I've seen a lot of "roller' buckles in OTB's catalog and other hardware suppliers. Can someone explain to me what the use of the roller is for? What is the primary use for these types of buckles? Thanks in advance. Fred

I am interested in purchasing some leather. I am looking to make some messgenger bags and portfolios in similar taste to Mr. Santor and Andy's bags. I had planned on purchasing from Zack White, and was going to get one 5-6 oz Premium Steer Double Shoulder and one 6-7 oz Premium Steer Double Shoulder... My problem is that Zack's web site won't allow me to create an account during the checkout process (or from their main page). It continues to say I am entering the wrong pass code or the user name is already in use (and I entered 12 variations, and I am entering the correct pass code that is shown). I suspect there is something wrong with their sign-up routine at the moment. I was wondering whether which people preferred, Siegel or Zack White? What leather product from Siegel's is considered the cleanest for tooling in the 5-6 and 6-7 oz range? Thanks in advance Fred

Yes, I managed to get access to the free download after several times. Thanks a lot Freki, there sure was a lot in there! Fred

Has anyoen had any luck trying to download these as a free user? It keeps forwarding me to the premium page saying they are too busy. Freki - thank you for taking the time to post your patterns! Fred

I guess the Pattern section is the best place to start. Unlike some yahoogroups, this forum doesn't seem to have a files section. Fred

Another question - what thickness leather did you use? Fred

Andy, Would you mind PM'ing the measurements for the bag to me or posting them here? It would give some of us newbies a place to start. Thanks Fred

What backgrounder did you use? Was it a pebbler? If so which brand? Fred

1) Can you post a picture of the inside? 2) Would you be willing to share the pattern(s)? I'd love to make an attempt at something like this but wouldn't know where to begin.

I was browsing Siegel's site tonight.They market stamps called "Crown".On the following page link there are two tools (CTE479 and CTE480) which look like they could be Pebblers? Any opinions?http://www.siegelofca.com/view_cat_product...&curpage=12Has anyone got any opinions on Siegel's "Crown" tools?FredCTE386 and CTE326 could also be possibilities?Anyone ever used them?http://www.siegelofca.com/view_cat_product...&curpage=11Fred

Well I mentioned to the girfriend that I liked Gerstner's tool boxes. She bought me one of the custom made Gerstner International toolboxes (made in China). She got a good deal from their website on a "seconds" one finished in oak. I'll be damned if I know where the mark/second is. It's now holding all of my tools which were spread all over the place includnig my computer desk. I also asked for an Al Stohlman leather knife from my ex-wife and the kids. Unfortunately, they never arrived at the Tandy store, so she got me a scroll saw from home depot. I guess that's ok though, I just ordered a 1/2" Barry King knife. Hopefully I will like it. Fred

Besides a Tandy store, can anyone recommend a place where I can buy Gum Tragacanth? Will a hardware, craftstore, or drug store carry it? Fred