Members zuludog Posted October 31, 2014 Members Report Posted October 31, 2014 Bigsmile If you can't find leather in Texas, God help you! Quote
Members zuludog Posted October 31, 2014 Members Report Posted October 31, 2014 Alright, Bigsmile, I couldn't resist that I'm sure if you asked for help under Resources, Suppliers, or Getting Started, then you would get several suggestions Do you have a saddlers or craft shop near you? Perhaps they will let you have some small pieces or point you in the right direction Quote
Members zuludog Posted October 31, 2014 Members Report Posted October 31, 2014 I've just been playing around with Google and came up with these www. leatherhidesuppliersusa leatherhideswholesaletexas texasleathergoods.com southtexassaddlery.com kellylarsonsales.com waterhouseleather.com rojeleather.com --- seems to deal with exotics leatherhidestore.com macphersonleather.com theleatherguy.org brettunsvillage.com theleathercollection.us Some of them are wholesale, but they might be willing or even glad to get rid of their small pieces & oddments. You don't get if you don't ask. Some of them sell tools as well I'm sure there will be more suppliers if you do a more extensive search; and there's always Tandy If you search for 'leather' you tend to get finished goods; for leather to work with, search for 'hide' Over to you! Quote
Members bigsmile Posted November 1, 2014 Members Report Posted November 1, 2014 Many thanks zuludog for all the info. I have and will spend many hours learning. I love my new found craft. Quote
Members Wild Bill46 Posted November 2, 2014 Members Report Posted November 2, 2014 Jazzman, Bigsmile ------------------ Just as an added tid bit, If / and when you want to start tooling, you might even go to one of those stone counter top stores and ask for a piece of Marble / Grainite scrap. usually their happy to ablige, and are usually free, or perhaps a nominal charge, and use that to learn tooling on. Its all you'll ever need ! As hole punches go, for beginning , try sharpening different sized copper tubeing, or wireing conduit. see; Tandy Pony or Horse clamps, Maybe is possible take the design and make one for yourself from wood scraps --------------- Wild Bill46 Quote
Members bigsmile Posted November 3, 2014 Members Report Posted November 3, 2014 Thanks for this good ideas Wild Bill46 Quote
Members bigsmile Posted November 3, 2014 Members Report Posted November 3, 2014 Yes Jazzman I am in the same situation. I lost my feet. I am also looking for happyness again. I have come along way in the last few years. I have found joy in life even without feet. I spend alot of time around positive people and give as much as I receive. Hang in there the sun is up and enjoy the day. That is my plan. Quote
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