Just Received My First Bundle Of Of Leather From Springfield

[kwelna]

So I just ordered a couple of sides from Springfield leather (2\3 and 5\6) as i am about to attempt making a couple of messnger bags as well as fill a couple of orders for .22 mag holders. WOW! so far I am totally impresssed. They are very clean, smooth, very blond and have a very consistant thickness. Don't get me wrong, I like Tandy Leather and I think they provide great service and products especially to\for newbies such as myself. I will always patronize their establishments, But I have to tell you this leather is better than most everything i have seen at Tandy (in their lower grades of leather) and is competatively priced even including shipping. Plus I received the leather in less than a week (5 days). Super helpfull and super nice people that put up with my numerouse phone calls and questions. I was a bit nervouse buying leather on line, especiall since I could not see the individual peices and I had to rely on others to pick out my leather. For you newbies, all UI can say is give them a call and give it a try you will be happy you did. Will I still buy Tandy Leather? You bet. Especially if I need it "right now" But I wll also be buying from Springfiled on a regular basis as well. Thanks for the great customer service Springfield you now have another, "albeit small" loyal customer.

[reddevil76]

So I just ordered a couple of sides from Springfield leather (2\3 and 5\6) as i am about to attempt making a couple of messnger bags as well as fill a couple of orders for .22 mag holders. WOW! so far I am totally impresssed. They are very clean, smooth, very blond and have a very consistant thickness. Don't get me wrong, I like Tandy Leather and I think they provide great service and products especially to\for newbies such as myself. I will always patronize their establishments, But I have to tell you this leather is better than most everything i have seen at Tandy (in their lower grades of leather) and is competatively priced even including shipping. Plus I received the leather in less than a week (5 days). Super helpfull and super nice people that put up with my numerouse phone calls and questions. I was a bit nervouse buying leather on line, especiall since I could not see the individual peices and I had to rely on others to pick out my leather. For you newbies, all UI can say is give them a call and give it a try you will be happy you did. Will I still buy Tandy Leather? You bet. Especially if I need it "right now" But I wll also be buying from Springfiled on a regular basis as well. Thanks for the great customer service Springfield you now have another, "albeit small" loyal customer.

Hi, may I know which item is this from their web?

[kwelna]

Hi, may I know which item is this from their web?

"Our Top Grade Tooling Sides are what most companies would call their #1's or premium...clean, white, and pretty doggone nice! These sides tool and finish very well.

Available in 2-3 oz., 3-4 oz., 4-5 oz., and 5-6 oz. (*Note: 2-3 oz. has a very soft hand and average 19-20 sf.). Item # 133-72123."

I bought a 2-3 and a 5\6 side. they are both quite big and Iowuld say are 95% usable. a few clip depressions on the very edge of the skin on both from tanning (This was expected) and one small hole on the 2\3. really impressed. also the 2\/3 is soft for being veg tanned even the belly parts of the sides look really good.

[reddevil76]

"Our Top Grade Tooling Sides are what most companies would call their #1's or premium...clean, white, and pretty doggone nice! These sides tool and finish very well.

Available in 2-3 oz., 3-4 oz., 4-5 oz., and 5-6 oz. (*Note: 2-3 oz. has a very soft hand and average 19-20 sf.). Item # 133-72123."

I bought a 2-3 and a 5\6 side. they are both quite big and Iowuld say are 95% usable. a few clip depressions on the very edge of the skin on both from tanning (This was expected) and one small hole on the 2\3. really impressed. also the 2\/3 is soft for being veg tanned even the belly parts of the sides look really good.

Thank you. I have bought this in 3/4 and 2/3 before. The 2/3 used to be offered in the drop down menu as 2/3 or 2/3 soft. I chose the 2/3 and received a side that was as soft as a piece of curtain cloth.

The 3/4 has a couple of 10-12" knife cuts, and much bumps/swirls and insect bites all over. Only managed to squeeze a bifold out of it and 3 card slots for a biker wallet. The rest of the biker wallet had to be made from other leather. I have used the remaining of the side for practising my swivel knife, lining my marble slab, trying out my sewing machine.

I was wondering if their double shoulders will be any better.

[kwelna]

Thank you. I have bought this in 3/4 and 2/3 before. The 2/3 used to be offered in the drop down menu as 2/3 or 2/3 soft. I chose the 2/3 and received a side that was as soft as a piece of curtain cloth.

The 3/4 has a couple of 10-12" knife cuts, and much bumps/swirls and insect bites all over. Only managed to squeeze a bifold out of it and 3 card slots for a biker wallet. The rest of the biker wallet had to be made from other leather. I have used the remaining of the side for practising my swivel knife, lining my marble slab, trying out my sewing machine.

I was wondering if their double shoulders will be any better.

Wow, did you contact them to tell them of your dilemma? I am not a big time leather worker, just a hobbyist, so to put out $250 for unseen product was a big leap for me. I was ready for a fight and then the leather came and I was extremely happy. I do not go through that much leather in a year and I figured after a bit of calculating that buying the good stuff and having less waste ultimately made the more expensive leather cheaper or at least equal to the price of Tandy's regular grade leather. The nice thing about Tandy is that it is right here, no waiting and their leather is ok to pretty good, but sometimes ya gotta pick through the merchandise to find a good one. I still need a side of 8/9 or 9/10. But that can wait till the boss says OK. I will again go to Springfield and see how that turns out. Right now I have enough to make a couple of messenger bags (my own design) and learn from my mistakes. I also got it made in that a new shoe repair guy just openend up shop 4 blocksa from my housse so maybe I can get m him to do some machine stiching on parts of the bags.....especially the borders. We shall see.

Good takin with ya

Kevin

[reddevil76]

I did. But not directly. Nor asking for a refund or return.

I said the side has alot of scars, and I think I am better off buying the Royal Meadow. They ever said that they will honour the pricing I get from Tandy for my elite membership. So I asked if I can buy Royal Meadow through them at the same elite price, but there was no reply to that email.

[GoldenKnight]

<br />Thank you. I have bought this in 3/4 and 2/3 before. The 2/3 used to be offered in the drop down menu as 2/3 or 2/3 soft. I chose the 2/3 and received a side that was as soft as a piece of curtain cloth.<br /><br />The 3/4 has a couple of 10-12" knife cuts, and much bumps/swirls and insect bites all over. Only managed to squeeze a bifold out of it and 3 card slots for a biker wallet. The rest of the biker wallet had to be made from other leather. I have used the remaining of the side for practising my swivel knife, lining my marble slab, trying out my sewing machine.<br /><br />I was wondering if their double shoulders will be any better.<br />

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I have a Tandy store about 30-minutes away & that's helpful. I also have A REAL leather shop about 20-minutes away where I can get leather & supplies. However, if I need something like a side of harness leather or English bridle, I order directly from Wickett & Craig. Wickets & Craig's Tannery Runs are inexpensive (even with shipping) and their grades up from there - unlike anything you can ever expect to get at Tandy (at least my local one) they are top quality. You will not be disappointed. Wickett & Craig has GREAT custom service and they'll split your leather down to whatever thickness you request and the flesh side will be razor cut smooth.

[kbar463]

so Springfield or Wickett and Craig require a business number. I have encountered that before and as a total hobbyist, I would rather avoid those establishments

[Glendon]

Springfield, acutally does not require a tax number. You can buy from them at retail prices, or pay $35 for a year membership and pay wholesale prices without going through tax issues.

[Tree Reaper]

I've had a lot of trouble dealing with Springfield compared to Tandy.

They have a great catalog and plenty of supplies but it's just too much of a hassle.

I'd rather support Springfield because they are a sponsor here but it isn't working out, I know many others here that don't have a problem dealing with them and are happy with the service.