TandyPro Tools

[laleyendabizzness]

Greetings y'all, They're  actually  not only appealing  to the eye, but good solid tools. In my opinion money well spent

BLESSINGS, JB

[xuehu]

图加杜德（Tugadude）在2020/11/7的AM2点15分说：

Tandy网站说是中国制造的。我更希望它们是在日本制造的，但遗憾的是不是。

 

China's tool manufacturing technology has far surpassed Japan

[deboardp]

On 11/6/2020 at 8:01 AM, Tugadude said:

The tools appear to be the identical price, at least when I looked at the site.  There is mention of free shipping however.

 

Edit:  I've never understood the attitudes of some members of this forum regarding Tandy.  Perhaps they have had problems with Tandy in the past and it has left a bad taste in their mouths?  Personally, even if that is true there is a time at which you have to admit that it isn't the same Tandy.  New leadership, website, pricing structure, products, etc., etc.  No comparison to "the old Tandy" really.

I'd love someone to explain to me how shooting them down at every turn, predicting their demise, etc., etc. helps the leatherworking community.  Shouldn't we all want them to succeed?  Wouldn't that be a sign of a healthy industry?  

I used them in the 1970's and again the past two years. Half of everything I buy is from Tandy. They're reliable, and the products are better than okay. One of their stores was bought by the manager and is now Springfield Leather Company. I buy stuff from them, too. 

[deboardp]

On 12/4/2020 at 2:08 PM, Sheilajeanne said:

Fortunately for me, that was not my experience with Tandy! The man who taught the beginner leatherworking course was quite up front if he considered a non-Tandy product to be better. And he REALLY knew his stuff! Also, I haven't experienced the other staff in the store trying to upsell me, or push Tandy products either. The just show me where the item I'm looking for is. 

My instructor also didn't take advantage of the course to push their products. If you wanted to know how to do something he'd show you what to buy, but you had to ASK first!

The guy who actually managed the store was useless though. I remember he had to ask my instructor (who was on his lunch break) where to find an item I was searching for! What are you doing managing a store if you don't know where your products are located?? 

There's someone different there now, but it took quite awhile for the change to happen. The lady managing it now greets me by name... :D

I also value being able to pick out leather in person to be sure I'm getting a good piece. The worst leather I've had has come in some of their kits. 

I have several sides of veg tan strap leather, 7/8 oz. The best one, a utility side, has no flaws, came from Tandy. The worst one, a hundred twenty bucks more expensive, has multiple holes through it, a craftsman side. I use it for soles, the Tandy for straps. 

My memory is awful. The Tandy utility side was on sale, $65 a side. Mine is perfect. The HO side I have is slightly larger and cost $260, with what appears to be spear holes here and there. It does have a firm hand, though.  Both sides were selected by the vendor and shipped sight unseen. 

Edited February 17, 2024 by deboardp

[Sheilajeanne]

Leather that is on sale at Tandy is sometimes the stuff that didn't sell because it had flaws. There were a bunch of belt blanks on sale once, and the reason was obvious if you looked at them - they all had wrinkles in them. 

When Tandy puts high quality shoulders or sides on sale for a good price, they sell very fast. I've often arrived on the 3rd day of a sale, and found all the ones remaining had flaws of some sort. That's why you need to shop in person, and shop early!

Edited February 17, 2024 by Sheilajeanne

[SUP]

Tandy always mention their sales on their site. They sometimes have good deals, especially on overstock.

Edited February 18, 2024 by SUP