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Bigsmile

If you can't find leather in Texas, God help you!

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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

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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!

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Many thanks zuludog for all the info. I have and will spend many hours learning. I love my new found craft.

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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

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Thanks for this good ideas Wild Bill46

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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. :cowboy:

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