leathervan Report post Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) The reason I want cheap leather cow hides is because I am making my second briefcase and much if it is experimenting with different techniques etc so I expect mistakes and learning things that I probably won't use again. So I don't want to use leather that is $8 or $9 a square ft. or anything around that. But I do want real leather, just not top quality leather. When I am ready for the real thing I will use more expensive leather. And I don't plan on selling this second briefcase. Any ideas where I can get cheap leather? Edited August 21, 2014 by leathervan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomG Report post Posted August 21, 2014 Not sure where you are, but Tandy have some economy sides for around $99. I bought a side of 8-9 oz and am surprised at how nice both sides are.... Of course, I hand picked it <g>... But the other 4 sides in the roll I examined looked decent for the price as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishful Report post Posted August 21, 2014 Tandy also has sides for $59 http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/9157-87.aspx I just got a 2/3 oz for that price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toolingaround Report post Posted August 22, 2014 Hi There I can vouch for the economy sides at Tandy too. I just bought a 4/5 oz one and was surprised how nice it is. It is not top end but much nicer than I was expecting. Not sure when their sale ends so I would go sooner than latter. Cheers, Toolingaround Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a2jacketpatches Report post Posted August 24, 2014 Just grabbed a 2-3 myself, great stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
