Where Do You Buy Leather?

[Cyberthrasher]

That helps a lot Chris. I just checked out their website too. I really wish some of these older shops would catch up on the times with their websites, but I do like what I see there in terms of their service and selection.

[Samalan]

RJF SALES 15 Woods View Drive Elmira,New York Ph 607-742-8969 Fax 607-562-5323 Best Leather Call Roger Great guy to deal with

[Wizcrafts]

I usually buy my leather from Thoroughblood (a.k.a. Thoroughbred), or W&C. My last order was 2.5 - 3.5 ounce motorcycle seat /chap leather from Springfield Leather and it is awesome. I would call it 99.9% usable.

The bridle leather backs I get from W&C are absolutely top grade and make hi-end belts, with a supple, waxed grain feel. Thoroughbred is only one step below them, with a slightly duller finish, but has longer hides. When I need the longest backs, I buy from TB. I am getting up to 108 inches on some recent bridle leather orders from TB.

[SooperJake]

Buy direct from Hermann Oak. Your first order can be less than 10 hides. You can just buy backs or whole sides. For one or two hides W&C direct is nice too. I like their Chestnut color. Beats hell out of dyeing brown and trying to get an even color.

[leather by kutner]

Does anyone have a Tippmann Embosser for sale or know where I can buy one?

I have more than 600 belts that require embossing and will have more every month.

Richard

Leather by Kutner

Near San Diego, CA

Email diskliq@gmail.com

Cell 760-419-4701

[pault]

I buy most of mine from Wickett and Craig. They have beautiful leather. Just for kicks really I ordered a piece if Herman oak from Springfield leather to try it and another time from Weavers BC W&C was out of what I needed and I couldn't wait any more. The W&C was so smooth and perfect, it was also a better grade though so its not a fair comparison. Either way I like being able to buy right from the tannery, they split it for me and I have it holstered. Also the W&C I get always is very light colored, I attribute that to being very fresh because the stuff that sits around, even rolled up is always darker. This really doesn't matter much but I figured I'd note it anyhow. Both were about the same as far as working with it goes.

I buy supplies from Weavers, certain other things from Springfield but leather from Wickett and Craig. I mostly use #2 unless I need a large perfect piece then I get 1 but for holsters the 2 is fine. I was even getting the 3 for a while and it was very nice however I got a few pieces that weren't that great so I quit using it, I honestly think they were just running out at the time and using pieces that would have been picked over and that's why the quality went down.

Another nice thing with them is they will provide American flag tags that say the leather in this item is made in the USA which is a nice little touch to add to the finished product. You have to ask for them though.

I placed an order with W&C on 4/1. I called them yesterday to check on it and they said it would ship at the end of this week. Is that a normal lead time for them? I also am haveing them split it for me and I'm sure that adds to the time. I looked at all of the leathers at the trade show in Wickenburg this year and I liked what W&C had the best and that is why I ordered from them. I guess I just didn't know how long it would take.

[billymac814]

I placed an order with W&C on 4/1. I called them yesterday to check on it and they said it would ship at the end of this week. Is that a normal lead time for them? I also am haveing them split it for me and I'm sure that adds to the time. I looked at all of the leathers at the trade show in Wickenburg this year and I liked what W&C had the best and that is why I ordered from them. I guess I just didn't know how long it would take.

It normally takes 1-2 weeks if they are splitting it. For some reason it has been taking longer than it used to as well, I'm not sure why, I've had to adjust when I order it to make sure I don't run out. I learned this after I ran out once and I had to order some from weavers to get me by. Its always been worth the wait though even though it is annoying that it can take so long, I really believe they have the best and you can always tell its really fresh and hasn't been sitting around in some warehouse or on a shelf for a while.

[pault]

Thanks for the reply. I don't mind waiting. I will just have to plan on it.

Paul

[Cyberthrasher]

It normally takes 1-2 weeks if they are splitting it. For some reason it has been taking longer than it used to as well, I'm not sure why, I've had to adjust when I order it to make sure I don't run out. I learned this after I ran out once and I had to order some from weavers to get me by. Its always been worth the wait though even though it is annoying that it can take so long, I really believe they have the best and you can always tell its really fresh and hasn't been sitting around in some warehouse or on a shelf for a while.

I think I was reading somewhere that they virtually shutdown this time of year to clean or do something else plant wide. I can't remember the details right now. But I do remember it was about this time last year that someone mentioned it was taking a long time and then a phone call was made where the explanation was given.

[padparasha]

Thank you to robertmico and Spinner for recommending Goliger. I live in driving distance to them, and I went and met with Cheryl and Carlos, and they are absolutely wonderful to work with. I left with a gorgeous H.O. latigo that is just stunning in comparison to what I've seen (not saying I've seen much, since I was buying at Tandy), but oh my Goliger's leather is just gorgeous.

Needless to say Carlos spent a good few hours with me giving me a tour and letting me see all the leathers they sell. They've also got some gorgeous H.O. bridle I'm going to get next.

Thank you for this thread! Appreciate you all very much!