Source for LEATHER.........

not after any of that SandM stuff, but good old fashioned cowhide to do some upholstery with.

 

Weaver Leather. Here in Ohio should be able to get you whatever type you require. Even cow size stuff. Go here for their website..
Either email them with your request or call there number at the bottom of the page. http://www.weaverleather.com/

 

Look up Tandy leather on the net. My dad gets all his leather working supplies from them.

 

... dead cow.

 

I purchased a hide on Ebay. I think I paid about $100 for a 50 sq ft black cow shaped hide. I can't remember the sellers name.

 

I have a few favorites who have been extremely helpful in helping me find exactly what I'm looking for by sending some samples my way....

Asher Leather Co- Dallas, TX
Buckskin Leather Co- Calgary Alberta
Denver Fabrics- Littleton, CO

Also, Tandy Leather is everywhere and all of their leather is guaranteed 100%

Just a side note on leather tools, they're usually a little cheaper but still good quality at your local farm supplies store.

~Mel

 

Hemmings lists several suppliers. Here's a couple and some samples. www.hirschauto.com www.4hides.com

pigpen

 

I was just in the Fashion District in Los Angeles last weekend... they have some there, whole hides and also killer fabrics... didn't notice the price tho... there was some killer vintage repop tropical barkcloth upholstery fabric which was $17 a yard.

 

Zap, I go to Oregon leather nw 2nd and couch. They have bins of stuff they sell by the pound, some good stuff for not a lot of money. They open at 10 am Saturdays...Danny