Members Aven Posted November 25, 2018 Members Report Posted November 25, 2018 12 minutes ago, hwinbermuda said: SLC, one of the sites sposors sells some. https://www.springfieldleather.com/search?keywords=martexin Best Harry Aye, Springfield carries Martexin, but at about twice the cost as Fairfield Textile. And Fairfield has more color options. It really pays to comparison shop sometimes. Quote
bermudahwin Posted November 25, 2018 Report Posted November 25, 2018 Just now, Aven said: Aye, Springfield carries Martexin, but at about twice the cost as Fairfield Textile. And Fairfield has more color options. It really pays to comparison shop sometimes. Fully agree, but also its good to support sponsors if you can. I am in the UK and we have other sources of waxed canvas. Harry Quote No longer following it.
Members Aven Posted November 25, 2018 Members Report Posted November 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, hwinbermuda said: Fully agree, but also its good to support sponsors if you can. I am in the UK and we have other sources of waxed canvas. Harry I completely agree with supporting our sponsors. And I get that it isn't something that you would expect them to carry. They are doing us a favor by carrying it and I expect it to be a bit more expensive. But its not just a bit more expensive, it's 2.8 times more expensive, ($40/yard vs 14.20/yard) and that is just too much of a difference. It's almost an insult to us. I have bought from Springfield in the past and will buy from them again. But it won't be their canvas. Quote
bermudahwin Posted November 25, 2018 Report Posted November 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, Aven said: I completely agree with supporting our sponsors. And I get that it isn't something that you would expect them to carry. They are doing us a favor by carrying it and I expect it to be a bit more expensive. But its not just a bit more expensive, it's 2.8 times more expensive, ($40/yard vs 14.20/yard) and that is just too much of a difference. It's almost an insult to us. I have bought from Springfield in the past and will buy from them again. But it won't be their canvas. Hard to argue that. Quote No longer following it.
Members Aven Posted November 25, 2018 Members Report Posted November 25, 2018 @BattleAx Sorry about the short highjack. Your bag turned out very nice. It looks like it is the perfect size to use on a daily commute. Love the canvas and leather look. Nice job. Quote
bermudahwin Posted November 25, 2018 Report Posted November 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, Aven said: @BattleAx Sorry about the short highjack. Your bag turned out very nice. It looks like it is the perfect size to use on a daily commute. Love the canvas and leather look. Nice job. My bad, also, its a great bag and makes me want my Lands End Square Rigger from 1984 back. Quote No longer following it.
Moderator immiketoo Posted November 25, 2018 Moderator Report Posted November 25, 2018 Beautiful work. Quote Learnleather.com
Members Wreford Posted November 27, 2018 Members Report Posted November 27, 2018 Thank you very much for the links to obtaining waxed canvas! Quote
Members TonySFLDLTHR Posted November 27, 2018 Members Report Posted November 27, 2018 (edited) On 11/25/2018 at 10:40 AM, Aven said: I completely agree with supporting our sponsors. And I get that it isn't something that you would expect them to carry. They are doing us a favor by carrying it and I expect it to be a bit more expensive. But its not just a bit more expensive, it's 2.8 times more expensive, ($40/yard vs 14.20/yard) and that is just too much of a difference. It's almost an insult to us. I have bought from Springfield in the past and will buy from them again. But it won't be their canvas. While we are more expensive that Fair Field. Make sure you are looking at the #8...which is what we carry. Their price is $18.61/yrd ours is $36/yrd. Also, for orders under 50 yards Fair Field charges $30 for handling. Honestly we just carry it out of convenience, for some. To be honest with you...our supplier is the same supplier as you are using. I can say I personally don't blame you for spending your money wisely. I don't think any other leather supplier even carries it. Edited November 27, 2018 by TonySFLDLTHR typo Quote
bermudahwin Posted November 27, 2018 Report Posted November 27, 2018 10 minutes ago, TonySFLDLTHR said: While we are more expensive that Fair Field. Make sure you are looking at the #8...which is what we carry. Their price is $18.61/yrd ours is $36/yrd. Also, for orders under 50 yards Fair Field charges $30 for handling. Honestly we just carry it out of convenience, for some. To be honest with you...our supplier is the same supplier as you are using. I can say I personally don't blame you for spending your money wisely. I don't think any other leather supplier even carries it. Excellent attitude, well done Harry Quote No longer following it.
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