Want best source/price for English Bridle Leather backs

[Wizcrafts]

I have just gotten back into the leather belt and strap business after a dozen years doing other things. I am looking for the best price supplier for a black English Bridle leather back, or bend, in about 10-12 oz (~20 sq') weight. Alternately, a large side (25'+) will do, but I have no use for the belly. I need belt quality, not harness.

I can only afford one at a time, right now, so wholesalers (like Weaver) are probably out for me. Your recommendations are appreciated, including leather vendors. I will be happy to purchase it from forum members who happen to have excess black bridle leather.

[Art]

Hi Wiz,

Not a problem, J&E Sedgwick English Bridle Backs are around $320ea in 3.5-4mm from Siegel of California, and advertiser here (link rotates on top of page). They come in about 4 or 5 colors, of course black.

Art

I have just gotten back into the leather belt and strap business after a dozen years doing other things. I am looking for the best price supplier for a black English Bridle leather back, or bend, in about 10-12 oz (~20 sq') weight. Alternately, a large side (25'+) will do, but I have no use for the belly. I need belt quality, not harness.

I can only afford one at a time, right now, so wholesalers (like Weaver) are probably out for me. Your recommendations are appreciated, including leather vendors. I will be happy to purchase it from forum members who happen to have excess black bridle leather.

[Wizcrafts]

Art;

Thanks for the reply and your recommendation. Unfortunately, their prices are way beyond my means. Does anybody else know where I can buy American tanned bridle leather at a much more affordable price?

Anybody have an extra back or large bend they will sell?

[Art]

American or Canadian (not sure) Bridle they call English Bridle (I wouldn't sell it as that, it's like saying Spanish rice is from Spain) you can get at WC, about $7.5-$8/foot.

Art

Art;

Thanks for the reply and your recommendation. Unfortunately, their prices are way beyond my means. Does anybody else know where I can buy American tanned bridle leather at a much more affordable price?

Anybody have an extra back or large bend they will sell?

[uknative48]

Weaver Leather will sell you one back at a time.

[BigMatt]

There is a supplier in Indianapolis called Landwerlen that has some cheap Wicket and Craig black bridle sides. I don't think they are quite 11-12oz but they are $130. At their price I might get a few myself.

[terrypen]

Weaver Leather will sell you one back at a time.

I don't think they did when he made this post almost 6 years ago, they used to be wholesale only.

There is a supplier in Indianapolis called Landwerlen that has some cheap Wicket and Craig black bridle sides. I don't think they are quite 11-12oz but they are $130. At their price I might get a few myself.

This is a very old post that was resurrected by a reply.

[craftsman827]

I USE WICKETT & CRAIG ENGLISH BRIDLE LEATHER !

I STARTED USING IT FOR MAKING DOG COLLARS & LEADS, & HARNESSES.

I FOUND IT TO BE GREAT FOR BELTS. I BUY SIDES FOR ABOUT $200.00 EACH

I GUESS BACKS WOULD BE A BIT LESS.

[nrk]

I USE WICKETT & CRAIG ENGLISH BRIDLE LEATHER !

I STARTED USING IT FOR MAKING DOG COLLARS & LEADS, & HARNESSES.

I FOUND IT TO BE GREAT FOR BELTS. I BUY SIDES FOR ABOUT $200.00 EACH

I GUESS BACKS WOULD BE A BIT LESS.

and where do you buy Wicket&Craig leather from?

[craftsman827]

You can purchase direct from Wickett & Craig 1-800-TANNERY (1-800-826-6379)