Members Studio-N Posted February 15, 2015 Members Report Posted February 15, 2015 my ONLY dependency on the evil empire is on the hefty handles since I had to cut the back of my stamps to use some type of handle. If I could find a better handle I'd definitely change to that. Anyone have any suggestions? See the pict. My original handle was a 6" pipe with 2 brass caps with flat tops. I would attach the stamp with double face tape. Of course that was for me and was a bit too 'ugly' for public release. I still have it btw. I did have someone making me some handles at an affordable price but unfortunately they went under. cheers! Quote "Out of my mind.....back in 5 minutes"
Members MonicaJacobson Posted February 16, 2015 Members Report Posted February 16, 2015 Last time I was in a Tandy (last Spring or so), one of the employees told me they weren't allowed to display leather items they or others have made anymore. I thought that was very telling. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members thefanninator Posted February 16, 2015 Members Report Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) A few more I'd like to add: Weaver is selling to the general public now as: https://www.weaverleathersupply.com If you're a business (I think this is correct) it's this: http://www.weaverleather.com Booth & Co. http://www.boothandco.com/handtools.php They sell Joseph Dixon tools and other stuff. Don't forget our own Bruce Johnson: http://brucejohnsonleather.com Custom Swivel & Round knives: http://www.leatherwranglers.com/products.html Europe: Hass Tannery - France http://www.tanneries-haas.com/fr/Tanneries-Haas-Cuir-de-veau-Barenia-novocalf-3.html Weinheimer Leder - Germany http://weinheimer-leder.com/en/wl/about/ Premium alligator skins: http://www.amtan.com/index.php Edited February 16, 2015 by thefanninator Quote http://www.instagram.com/fannintexas/
Members thefanninator Posted February 16, 2015 Members Report Posted February 16, 2015 I would like to say that I did have some good help & free courses at Tandy when I started but I quickly out grew them. For the two years I've been doing leather work I have scoured the internet for the best products out there. I haven't used all the companies I have listed but I probably would if I had the money. Quote http://www.instagram.com/fannintexas/
Members Wild Bill46 Posted February 20, 2015 Members Report Posted February 20, 2015 I too wanted to say a Thank You Fanninator and also to the Others who contributed to this list of helpful, smiling faced vendors. I had some fairly good TLF classes in the beginning too !, Then the sell, sell, sell push came around and the company, as I see it, has gone down hill ever since. Good reasons, already stated. Our nearest store has now gone under but that's OK There's not much I really need from the big TLF, but I actually continue to search for a good one in each new city that I explore, Maybe that's due to those first lessons to a craft, I now so enjoy. ? --- Again thanx Ya All --- Wild Bill46 Quote
Members grmnsplx Posted February 20, 2015 Members Report Posted February 20, 2015 Wow. My experience with Tandy - here in Calgary - has been quite good. The manager is quite knowledgeable as are the staff. And the staff are encouraged (required) to make the items in the kits and display them and they often have their own items there as well. I will say that I have not been impressed with the quality of the craftsman oak and oak leaf tooling leathers. That said, my first double shoulder that I bought there was excellent. I don't recall what it was though... Quote
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