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Title: Leather sources
Post by: Pat B on December 29, 2015, 06:32:43 pm
 Please don't post direct links...  ;D
 I'm looking for sources of good quality garment leather, probably from 2oz to 6oz weight. If anyone on here has personal access to the same I'd like to talk to you.  Please PM me with details.   I'm up for trades but I'm more interested in sources.
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: bubby on December 29, 2015, 08:27:48 pm
You can get some great deals on ebay Pat, i have a fair amount what colors are you looking for?
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: mullet on December 29, 2015, 09:33:51 pm
pat, I've seen some at Hobby Lobby. As thin as the grips on bear Bows.
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: bubby on December 29, 2015, 10:19:40 pm
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-12-29-19-01-13_zpsejpcdqkl.png) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-12-29-19-01-13_zpsejpcdqkl.png.html)
Here's an example Pat, $13.50 with shipping just takes some searching
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: osage outlaw on December 29, 2015, 10:41:10 pm
Pat, you should check out Clydes booth at the classic if you can wait that long.   I got some really nice buckskin from him.
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: lebhuntfish on December 29, 2015, 10:44:11 pm
I sent you a pm Pat with some great information. Patrick
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: Pat B on December 29, 2015, 11:06:13 pm
Clint, I did check out Clyde's leather and it wasn't what I was looking for. I did buy a half hide from one of the other venders next to Clyde. He had 2 half hides and I wish I had bought the other one too or remember who it was.
 Eddie, does Hobby Lobby have full and half hides or just scraps?
I got the PM and will answer them.  I'm getting back into doing some leather work so I need a reliable source. I checked out Crazy Crow and Moscow Hide and Fur(both PA sponsors) but would like other options.
  Thanks guys. I'll check out the sites that were PMed to me.
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: BowEd on December 30, 2015, 12:19:00 am
Pat.....I'll give you a friend of mine for many years in Minnesota.Frontier Trade Era Goods in Cosmos Minnesota.He has anything you could possibly want for primitive gear.Large amounts of leather too.Think they have a web page.Talk to Chuck or his son Adam.Tell him Ed sent ya.
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: mullet on December 30, 2015, 07:53:11 am
Pat, all I saw was scraps at Hobby Lobby.
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: autologus on December 30, 2015, 07:57:56 am
Have you tried Tandy Leather?

Grady
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: nclonghunter on December 30, 2015, 08:27:01 am
Hey Pat, Tandy Leather in Charlotte NC and Zack Whites Leather in Ramseur NC. Both have tool and garment leather. I have been to Tandy but not Zack's place. I have heard Zack has a lot of leather for sale. They both have online websites I believe. You can also purchase leather tools from both.
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: Eric Krewson on December 30, 2015, 08:55:07 am
Type in upholstery leather on eBay and you will find a bunch.
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: JoJoDapyro on December 30, 2015, 10:07:16 am
Becks leather and craft. In west Jordan Utah. Hobby Lobby has scraps, and you never know what you are gonna get. Tandy has anything you want, and if you are going to buy in bulk it may not be a bad idea to buy their gold membership, otherwise it is really expensive.
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: HoBow on December 30, 2015, 11:02:20 am
Pat,
PM me your number and we can talk.   
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: Pat B on December 30, 2015, 01:25:37 pm
Thanks guys. I'll check our all these websites.
 I'd like to get samples so eBay probably not an option for me. Heck, I've never bought anything off of eBay.
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: JEB on December 30, 2015, 02:36:04 pm
hermanoakleather.com
springfieldleather.com
zackwhite.com
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: Pat B on December 30, 2015, 04:18:01 pm
Thanks Jeb. Ill check these out.
  It is OK to post links like this because they are not direct links. I can't click directly on them.
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: caveman2533 on December 30, 2015, 09:06:39 pm
The leather guy on flea bay has nice leather.
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: Eric Krewson on December 31, 2015, 09:38:03 am
Ebay can be addictive; I can drive all over town looking for for something, lately it was a #47 bit for building my latest flintlock, no go here in town. I got on ebay and had two at my door in a couple of days for $6. I have done this hundreds of times, from 36 grit sanding belts to Nicholson #49 rasps (got one new, American made for $20 shipped free).

I can spend more on diesel fuel looking for something for my shop than the cost of the item so I turn to eBay. 
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: bowtarist on January 01, 2016, 10:17:57 am
Moonshine leather in Nashville Indiana or I think they call it k bellum now has anything you need. I used to make a lot of trades on here buying leather for folks from there.
Title: Re: Leather sources
Post by: Spotted Dog on January 05, 2016, 09:25:41 am
Lietzau taxidermy in Minnesota. They have buff, deer, elk, bear.