Members K-Man Posted January 14, 2009 Members Report Posted January 14, 2009 Thats a pretty nice looking leather, Ive never heard of anyone using these, what exactly are they used for primarily? Beaver tail is a very resilent skin, and has a somewhat unique texture. I've gotten them from John Fong Leather in San Francisco. His number is 415-441-3519. I've used the beaver tail as accent on holsters and knife sheaths. The pieces are not very large normally. Here's a cowboy holster I made and put it on the band of the holster. Quote
Members rivermountainman Posted January 14, 2009 Author Members Report Posted January 14, 2009 Beaver tail is a very resilent skin, and has a somewhat unique texture. I've gotten them from John Fong Leather in San Francisco. His number is 415-441-3519.I've used the beaver tail as accent on holsters and knife sheaths. The pieces are not very large normally. Here's a cowboy holster I made and put it on the band of the holster. Thanks for your replies Steve, black fly & nice work on the holster K-Man... I have been intouch with Chichester and they have replied.. I am confident that these will be my choice of supplier, despite the price, it will be worth it for my project of which I made an earlier "How do I do that" thread.... Much appreciated Matt Quote
Members moon Posted January 15, 2009 Members Report Posted January 15, 2009 Another place you could check is www.hideandfur.com.These people have everything. Quote
Members rivermountainman Posted January 15, 2009 Author Members Report Posted January 15, 2009 Despite very rapid responses & great communication from the efficient staff at Chichester Inc...Tthe below fees incurring with the import of just a couple tails to the UK would be a little pricey considering each tail side being $45 a piece The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service requires an export permit for all wild items. The fee is now US$87.00 plus US$60.00 for us to do the paperwork. Shipping is about US$35.00. You will also have to pay VAT on your side. Twas expected really.... In all,,,Pricey tails eh ... So for this project it looks as though I will just work with straight veg tan tooling throughout.... Im sure there will be someone here that can get a hold of some who already pays for documentation of imported goods.... ill just have to sourse them out for next time Keep adding to the list though if you find any more suppliers.... Much appreciated Matt Quote
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