Title: merch-leather-msg
Subject: leather sources.
Author: Mark Harris
Keywords: leather, merchants, sources

merch-leather-msg - 10/10/96

Leather merchants and sources.

NOTE: See also the files: leather-msg, leather-bib, leather2-bib, 
lea-tooling-msg, leather-dyeing-msg, lea-tanning-msg, lea-bladders-msg.

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From: ansteorra@eden.com (11/28/95)
Leather Sources

<ches@tristero.io.com>
>...My need is this, since I live in Louisiana, (Lake Charles), 
>and am 20 minutes from the Texas border where in Houston or 
>Beaumont areas can I buy leather? Would it be easier to mail order? 
>From who? I only have an 800 number from Tandy and have been told 
>that there are better sources. What have been your experiances on buying 
>leather? I really want to handle the leather and cut it myself but if ordering 
>is best I will do that instead. Help....

If you go with the mail order end, I would suggest

Mid-Continent Leather Sales
1539 S. Yale
Tulsa, OK  74112
(918) 747-2061
 800-926-2061

Their prices are fairly reasonable, and while I've never used them for 
mail order, I'm under the impression from people who do that they are 
quite reliable. (And no, I don't work for them, with them, I've had 
them suggested to ME by people as far away as Florida)

You should be able to purchase belt blanks from them, or by the the
standard "cuts" of leather (i.e. shoulder, back, side, etc.).

   Marc C.                     "Yes the Rum Tum Tugger is a curious Cat --
   IMC@VAX2.UTULSA.EDU          And it isn't any use for you to doubt it:
   LIB_IMC@Centum.UTULSA.EDU    For he WILL do as he Do do
                                And there's no doing anything about it!"

From: ansteorra@eden.com (11/29/95)
To: ansteorra@eden.com
RE>squires

At 01:02 PM 11/28/95 PST, you wrote:

>since I live in Louisiana, (Lake Charles), and am 20 minutes from the Texas 
>border where in Houston or Beaumont areas can I buy leather? 
>Ciao   @}\
>Ches @}----`--,--
>       @}/

Try the Leather Factory......I can't find their catalog right now (of
course) but they put Tandy's to shame. They are a chain, located in most of
the big cities...and I'm sure there is one in the Houston area...

                In Service, I remain
                Alden Pharamond
                Mendersham, Ansteorra

From: ansteorra@eden.com (11/29/95)
RE>Leather Sources

     We buy all of our leather from :
     
     The Leather Factory
     5710 Mobud St.
     San Antonio, Texas  78268
     1-800-541-2031
     
     They typically have better prices than Tandy, and will mail order.  In 
     fact, they are usually very speedy, and are good about returns.  You can 
     buy whole hides, dyed or undyed, and all the leather working tools.
     
     Give them a call for a catalog.
     
     Jenny Winslow
     mka Maureen Martinez

From: brithyla@aol.com (BriThyla)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Tandy Acknowledge our Existance! 
Date: 8 Apr 1996 18:24:58 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)

I've done really well with Leather Unlimited, 7155 Hwy B, Belgium, WI
53004. Phone number is (414) 994-9464.

Brian Broadaxe

From: Rebekah and Chip <rinman@ucsd.edu>
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: The Leather Factory
Date: 12 Apr 1996 07:10:34 GMT
Organization: University of California, San Diego

Sir Jon,

Obviously, my newsreader is having some problems reading posts.
I only found your reply while digging around in Alta Vista for
something else.  Never the less, here's the info:

The closest store to you is in Oakland, at:

The Leather Factory
919 E 14th St
Oakland, CA  94606

(510)893-7746
(800)772-2629

I have found that they do indeed beat Tandy in day-to-day pricing,
and their quarterly sales feature some excellent bargains.

Sorry about the lag time.

Ld Nikodemos Katallakos
St Artemas/Calafia/Caid

p.s.  I'm posting this as well.  To anyone else interested in 
"the store nearest you," I suggest you e-mail me at rinman@ucsd.edu
for a quicker response.

From: greyhart@airmail.net (Troy A Jackson)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Buckles, Rivets and Leather?
Date: 27 Jul 1996 04:35:25 GMT
Organization: GreyHeart Enterprises

In article <4t8sac$6gg@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, metalryder@aol.com
(Metalryder) wrote:

>    Could someone tell me of a good mail-order or www page where I can
>obtain some rivets, buckles and leather?  
>
>Conrad von Strassburg

Well, here's Leather Unlimited at 414-994-9464

They seem to have good stuff...

-Troy
GreyHeart Enterprises
http://Web2.airmail.net/greyhart

From: anon@anonlthr.com (john wildermuth)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Buckles, Rivets and Leather?
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 1996 17:14:17 GMT
Organization: Best Internet Communications

metalryder@aol.com (Metalryder) wrote:

>    Could someone tell me of a good mail-order or www page where I can
>obtain some rivets, buckles and leather?  

weaver leather, 1.800.WEAVER1.  limited types of leather, many findings.

the hide and leather house, 1.800.4LEATHR.  many, many types of leather.

cheers.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
john wildermuth         | if you happen to find something on the floor
anonymous leather & mfg | of indeterminate shape and undescribable
519 castro st #38       | colour, it's my mind. i've lost it and would
san francisco, ca 94114 | like it back.
415.431.4555
anon@anonlthr.com

From: afn03234@freenet3.afn.org (Ronald L. Charlotte)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Buckles, Rivets and Leather?
Date: 29 Jul 1996 11:29:20 GMT

In <4t8sac$6gg@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, metalryder@aol.com (Metalryder) wrote:

>     Could someone tell me of a good mail-order or www page where I can
> obtain some rivets, buckles and leather?

> Conrad von Strassburg

                            SUPPLIERS

                       S-T Leather Company
P.O. Box 78188              or      2135 S. James Road
St. Louis, MO 63178                 Bay F
(314) 241-6009                      Columbus, OH  43232
FAX (314) 241-8428                  (614) 295-1900
                                    FAX (614) 235-1945
(Similar selection to Tandy, but much better prices for tools and 
findings.  I've not ordered from them in awhile though.)

Mid Contient Leather Sales Co.
BOX 491-74159
1539 South Yale
Tulsa, OK  74112
(918) 747-2061
FAX (918) 747-2801
ORDERS (800) 926-2061
(This one has the better leather prices, especially for utility grades 
of leather (suitable for armor).  Tools and findings are very good 
professional grades, and priced appropriately.

Tandy Leather Company
Dept. TI 993
P.O. Box 2934
Ft. Worth, TX  76113

Weaver Leather
P.O. Box 68
7540 C.R. 201
Mt. Hope, OH  44660
(216) 674-1782 or 1-800-932-8371
FAX 1-800-693-2837
(These folks have good selection, but have a $50 order minimum, 
generally not a problem if you're ordering _any_ appreciable amount of 
leather)

From: metalryder@aol.com (Metalryder)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Buckles, Rivets and Leather?
Date: 4 Aug 1996 23:05:42 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)

   Here is a summary of the sources of buckles, rivets and leather that
has been sent to me.

Tandy Leather Co
Dept. TI 993
P.O. Box 2934
Ft. Worth, Tx. 76113

Weaver Leather
P.O. Box 68
Mt. Hope, OH. 44660
216-674-1782 or 1-800-932-8371
fax 1-800-693-2837

Mid Contient Leather Sales Co.
Box 491-74159
1539 South Yale
Tulsa Ok. 74112
915-747-2061

S-T Leather Co.
P.O. Box 78188                   or     2135 S. James Rd.
St. Louis. Mo. 63178                    Bay F
314-241-6009                               Columbus, Oh. 43232
fax 314-241-8428                          614-295-1900
                                                   fax 614-235-1945

Thanks again
Conrad von Strassburg
Order of St. Martin

From: ddfr@best.com (David Friedman)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Leather by mail
Date: 22 Sep 1996 17:09:59 GMT
Organization: Best Internet Communications

> Does anyone know of a source?  It shouldn't be difficult to beat $20 per
> square foot!  This must have been the Golden Calf.
> 
> Edwin.

I have used the Leather Factory, which has outlets in many states; their
sales price works out to about $4/square foot (for a 22 square foot side).
Corral Leather in MA, 800 343-8120 sent me a sample when I asked; it is
12-14 oz, looks nice, and is priced at $3.50/square foot.

David/Cariadoc
-- 
ddfr@best.com

From: afn03234@freenet3.afn.org (Ronald L. Charlotte)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Leather by mail
Date: 24 Sep 1996 05:23:44 GMT

These are the sources that I use that have proven both reliable and 
economical.

                       S-T Leather Company
P.O. Box 78188              or      2135 S. James Road
St. Louis, MO 63178                 Bay F
(314) 241-6009                      Columbus, OH  43232
FAX (314) 241-8428                  (614) 295-1900
                                    FAX (614) 235-1945

Mid Contient Leather Sales Co.
BOX 491-74159
1539 South Yale
Tulsa, OK  74112
(918) 747-2061
FAX (918) 747-2801
ORDERS (800) 926-2061

Weaver Leather
P.O. Box 68
7540 C.R. 201
Mt. Hope, OH  44660
(216) 674-1782 or 1-800-932-8371
FAX 1-800-693-2837

Good hunting
--
     al Thaalibi ---- An Crosaire, Trimaris
     Ron Charlotte -- Gainesville, FL
     afn03234@afn.org

From: simutis@ccnet.com (John Simutis)
Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
Subject: Re: Leather by mail
Date: 24 Sep 1996 14:04:22 -0700
Organization: Fighting entropy thru good spelling

How about leather by Internet?

I've never dealt with the place so this is just information: check out 

http://www.leathernet.com/bboards/bulkleather/wwwboard_bulkleather.html

"Leathernet World Wide is pleased to announce a bulletin board for the use
by the Leather Industry. This bulletin board is moderated and Leathernet
World Wide reserves the right to delete any message deemed inappropriate
or abusive. Any comments, corrections or suggestions can be emailed to
webmaster@leathernet.com. "

The bboard has interesting topics such as "20,000 LBS SCRAP FOR SALE" and
"Wanted 1 mil. feet per month upholstery hides"; suitable for equipping 
an army!  Probably more useful as a source of names/dealers.

They have also bboards for:

      Leather Industry Events and Announcements--General Discussion 
      Leather in Bulk--For Footwear, Furniture, Garments, Gloving, 
        Handbags, Luggage, Chamois,
      Sheepskin Products, and Furs 
      Specialised Leather and Leather Crafting 
      Footwear, Garments, and Accessories 
      Machinery for Tanning, Footwear, and other leather products 
      Raw Materials--Hides, Skins, Wet-Blue, and Pickle 

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