Moderator Wizcrafts Posted December 7, 2009 Moderator Report Posted December 7, 2009 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. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Moderator Art Posted December 7, 2009 Moderator Report Posted December 7, 2009 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. Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted December 7, 2009 Author Moderator Report Posted December 7, 2009 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? Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Moderator Art Posted December 7, 2009 Moderator Report Posted December 7, 2009 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? Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members uknative48 Posted June 28, 2015 Members Report Posted June 28, 2015 Weaver Leather will sell you one back at a time. Quote
Members BigMatt Posted July 19, 2015 Members Report Posted July 19, 2015 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. Quote https://tiekenleather.wordpress.com/
Members terrypen Posted August 6, 2015 Members Report Posted August 6, 2015 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. Quote TerryPendergrass Leatherworks Pendergrass Leatherworks Facebook W5NRA - Amateur Radio Callsign
Members craftsman827 Posted January 19, 2016 Members Report Posted January 19, 2016 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. Quote
Members nrk Posted March 15, 2016 Members Report Posted March 15, 2016 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? Quote
Members craftsman827 Posted March 15, 2016 Members Report Posted March 15, 2016 You can purchase direct from Wickett & Craig 1-800-TANNERY (1-800-826-6379) Quote
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