Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 30, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted December 30, 2016 In today's mail ... HO A-grade $7.81 up to 8 oz, $7,95 above 8 oz Backs add 1.45 / ft Making HO A backs $9.26 / ft HO_2017.pdf Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
MADMAX22 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Posted January 8, 2017 Always pays to buy from the tannery if ya can. Still always surprised (ok not really) how much places jack the prices up on the old world harness, scene it literally $150 more per side. Quote
Members Bolt Vanderhuge Posted January 8, 2017 Members Report Posted January 8, 2017 Can an average joe buy from them and is there a minimum purchase requirement? Quote
MADMAX22 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Posted January 8, 2017 49 minutes ago, Bolt Vanderhuge said: Can an average joe buy from them and is there a minimum purchase requirement? Yes its on the pricing sheet he posted and on there website. You can buy from them if you can make the minimum order. Quote
Members Bolt Vanderhuge Posted January 8, 2017 Members Report Posted January 8, 2017 Well I do not use enough leather to buy 10-20 hides so I will pay the extra to get quantities that are better suited for my needs. Quote
Members JerseyFirefighter Posted January 8, 2017 Members Report Posted January 8, 2017 Id love to get a sample of their drum dyed skirting and old world harness leather in 13/15. I can probably swing a 10 side order that would last a few months. Quote Rob www.ridgewayleatherworks.com IG: @Ridgewayleatherworks FB: RidgewayLeatherworks
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted January 8, 2017 Author Contributing Member Report Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) Well, the economy of it is a no-brainer. 10 backs is about $1850-1900, depending on weight. Anywhere else, a back is going to run $225-$250 each - so going to HO saves you at least $50 per piece ($500 on a 10-pak), PLUS 10 shipping charges (another $200-ish), PLUS you're getting A grade (which the "retailers" aren't sending, with the exception of Goliger). Now, if you're in a location where it's difficult to control humidity, that might make a case for not buying multiple hides, otherwise ... if you will use 10 or more, best to save your money until you can buy them all at once, if that's what it takes (I cheat.. swipe a card ). Or, if someone else is doing leather - say within 100 miles of you -- maybe get together and 'split' an order (get it.. "split"... leather... uh nevermind..) A guy could drive over and pick up his 5 sides for about what the retailers are jacking up EACH piece. Edited January 8, 2017 by JLSleather Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Chrism Posted January 9, 2017 Members Report Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) For a normal hobbyist their min order don't fit the budget. Unless do a group buy. Did this frequently when was making beer yet the group buys were too far. Main reason I buy from springfield leather. I wish I had some 2-3 or even 2 oz but gotta wait ;). Sure would like to work with bridle. Sometimes I don't like messing with the dyes. Even got lazy using eco crap cause it's easy to clean up. Edited January 9, 2017 by Chrism Quote
Members KeithHideWorks Posted January 30, 2017 Members Report Posted January 30, 2017 Does Herman Oak provide a Strait cut back (Like actual strait edge) or will they cut the backs strait for the order? Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted January 30, 2017 Author Contributing Member Report Posted January 30, 2017 Well, yeah... it's purdy straight. I generally start taking leather off teh OTHER side (along the spine) so put my own straight edge on it. I guess I always thought of that cut they do at HO as just removing the belly. I aint like somebody just put on a blindfold and slashed it "somewhere around here".. Here's one of 'em.. the left side is the belly side.. it's THEIR cut. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
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