JRB Report post Posted January 14, 2009 Can anyone recommned a good supplier where you could buy most of the supplies you would need? One stop shopping I guess. Considerations would be price, selection & service. Looking for one place I can buy: leather (better than the cheap stuff I've been hardware (snaps, screws, rivets...) belt clips dyes finishes (fiebings bag kote, resolene...) Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) JRB, Your best one-stop-shopping supplier may depend on whether you're a professional or a hobbyist. Some suppliers don't want to deal with you if you don't have a tax ID or are able to make a minimum purchase. If you're a hobbyist like I am, I think it's hard to beat Tandy. Their cheap leather is just that (cheap), but they have higher quality and higher priced alternatives. Overall product prices are competitive, especially if you're part of their wholesale club ($35 annually). The wholesale club starts paying off after about $150 worth of purchases. Selection is very good and so is the customer service at every store I've dealt with. -Alex Edited January 14, 2009 by abn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted January 14, 2009 Weaver Leather gets most of my money for everything except veg tan, which I get from distributors who sell no. 1 grade Hermann Oak by the side or from the tannery, like Wickett and Craig. But, depending what kind of work you do, there is no such animal as a one stop supplier unless you aren't too picky. Nobody has it all wrapped up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Cornelius Report post Posted January 14, 2009 There is no one supplier who carries everything. I buy from Tandy, Weaver, Wickett & Craig, Herman Oak, Siegel of California, Ohio Travel Bag, Springfield Leather, Sheridan Leather Outfitters and the list goes on. It pays to shop around get the best prices. Some do not carry what others does. Some have the same stuff but one will have it cheeper or have it on sale. I like dealing with the same people all the time also but I am not so loyal that if someone has a sale that I will not buy from them. I really like Seigel as they have free shipping over 75.00, that alone will save you 20-30.00 on a side of leather. I would like to find someone that carries all the wallet insides that Tandy used to carry but no long do. Anyone know where to find them? Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted January 14, 2009 There is no one supplier who carries everything. I buy from Tandy, Weaver, Wickett & Craig, Herman Oak, Siegel of California, Ohio Travel Bag, Springfield Leather, Sheridan Leather Outfitters and the list goes on. It pays to shop around get the best prices. Some do not carry what others does. Some have the same stuff but one will have it cheeper or have it on sale. I like dealing with the same people all the time also but I am not so loyal that if someone has a sale that I will not buy from them. I really like Seigel as they have free shipping over 75.00, that alone will save you 20-30.00 on a side of leather. Randy +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celticleather Report post Posted January 15, 2009 I can't really comment on US suppliers, but in my opinion it's a good idea to establish a relationship with more than one supplier. As Bree says, no-one has everything and some may be better than others on particular items. I use five or six suppliers here in the UK, but you do need to look out for the minimum order or shipping charges! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted January 15, 2009 I would like to find someone that carries all the wallet insides that Tandy used to carry but no long do. Anyone know where to find them? Do you know about Nova Leather in Canada? They've got a huge assortment of wallet kits. They don't show all the products they make on their site, but you can go there to order a catalog. http://www.novaleather.com/ Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatherman1457 Report post Posted January 14, 2010 call springfield leather. Kevin carries just about anything a hobbist and good leather worker needs and if he does not have it he will tell you where to find it. # is 1-800 668-8518 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted January 14, 2010 Kevin at Springfield also started carrying insides from generic to high end Chaylor-Fennell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted January 15, 2010 Kevin springfield leather the end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted January 15, 2010 Well, I'll give you another one, a company being around for +40 years or soo down in MO (I think it was) http://stleather.com/ Very nice and helpful on the phone, I have got some real nice leather from them and their prices is very hard to beat:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvcraftsman Report post Posted January 15, 2010 Does Siegel of California have a print catalog? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dink Report post Posted January 28, 2010 I have recently been using leather from Panhandle leather in Amarillo and have so far been very happy with them. They carry many leathers and manufaturers, including Herman Oaks Dink Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Report post Posted January 30, 2010 Does Siegel of California have a print catalog? I think the last Siegel catalog was2004, at least that's the last one I have. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RCZWL Report post Posted February 16, 2010 Can anyone recommned a good supplier where you could buy most of the supplies you would need? One stop shopping I guess. Considerations would be price, selection & service. Looking for one place I can buy: leather (better than the cheap stuff I've been hardware (snaps, screws, rivets...) belt clips dyes finishes (fiebings bag kote, resolene...) Thanks! Zack White Leather Carries all of the above. www/zackwhite.com Do you know about Nova Leather in Canada? They've got a huge assortment of wallet kits. They don't show all the products they make on their site, but you can go there to order a catalog. http://www.novaleather.com/ Kate Try Zack White Leather Co. www.zackwhite.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oregonbuckaroo Report post Posted March 30, 2010 I buy amost every thing from Oregon leather exp tools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alsleather Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Can anyone recommned a good supplier where you could buy most of the supplies you would need? One stop shopping I guess. Considerations would be price, selection & service. Looking for one place I can buy: leather (better than the cheap stuff I've been hardware (snaps, screws, rivets...) belt clips dyes finishes (fiebings bag kote, resolene...) Thanks! I buy from numerous suppliers which includes Marcellous-Oriva,Weaver Leather,Wickett & Craig,S-T Leather,Tandy/Leather Factory and numerous others. It is a good idea to have a good rapport with the company, especially if you are ordering leather. Allan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted April 28, 2010 On this topic, I might add that I had the recent pleasure of placing my first order with Springfield Leather Company. I was looking for some items that Tandy didn't stock. I called SLC and the young lady I spoke with was extremely courteous and efficient; we set up a new account in about two minutes. Even though one of my items was a special-ordered C.S. Osborne tool, I received my shipment in only five business days via UPS. Their selection is impressive, with an extensive list of items from Tandy, C.S. Osborne, Hermann Oak, Chaylor-Fenneli, Artisan, and others. Perhaps the most helpful thing is that they're willing to assist hobbyists like me in dealing with larger wholesale firms like Ohio Travel Bag -- or help find special items I'm looking for. I apologize if this post is starting to sound like an advertisement, but I think it's important to give credit where it's due. Kevin and his crew were a real pleasure to do business with. -Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funnygirl62221 Report post Posted April 30, 2010 Well, I'll give you another one, a company being around for +40 years or soo down in MO (I think it was) http://stleather.com/ Very nice and helpful on the phone, I have got some real nice leather from them and their prices is very hard to beat:-) Wow! I just looked at their prices. I happen to live just across the river from St. Louis...20 minutes according to Yahoo Maps. I'm going to head over to S-T Leather this weekend! Thanks a ton, Ellen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funnygirl62221 Report post Posted May 2, 2010 Hi all, I felt the need to report in to you about my trip to St. Louis today. I went to S-T Leather mostly to check it out and see how the prices and selection compared to EBAY or Tandy. Let me just say there was no comparison. For example, I purchased a 3/4 " alphabet stamp set for around $18 (never seen it on EBAY for less than $30) and a multi-size strap end punch for around $20. 50 yards of latigo lace was only about $18. The place is set up like a warehouse so you can't really browse but they have a very nice catalogue. I would locate what I wanted in it and the young man who was helping me would go get it. They don't have online sales which is a pain but I imagine that is one way they keep their prices so low. You can call in an order or fax it to them though. to Tina, who recommended this store. Ellen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted May 2, 2010 Well, I'll give you another one, a company being around for +40 years or soo down in MO (I think it was) http://stleather.com/ Very nice and helpful on the phone, I have got some real nice leather from them and their prices is very hard to beat:-) Been a while since I ordered tooling leather from them, but ALL of my dyes, finishes, and most of my hardware comes from S-T. The KIDSKIN lining is the best I've found for the money, no contest (this stuff is thin, strong, and gorgeous). S-T Leather Co P.O. Box 78188 St. Louis, MO 63178-8188 Phone: 314-241-6009 Fax: 314-241-8428 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
