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BUYERS’ GUIDE
#186 2012
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#186
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Table of Contents
L
EATHER
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Welcome to the fascinating world of leathercraft.
Whether a child or an adult, leathercraft offers fun and
rewards to all that care to take the adventure. The history
of leather speaks for itself, dating back to the beginning of
mankind when leather was vital for survival by providing
protection against the elements of nature when animal skins
were used as clothing and footwear. Today, leather contin-
ues to be used for clothing; mainly for warmth and fashion
but it goes way beyond those purposes today. Leather has
CAPTUREDTHEHEARTSOFSOMANYYOUNGANDOLD4HIS
page Buyers’ Guide offers everything one needs to dabble in
leathercraft, whether it is for fun or profit.
Tandy Leather Factory is the world’s leading distributor of
premium leather and supplies. We have over 90 years of ex-
perience in the business. With over 100 stores in operation,
we are ready to serve and offer you –
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Customer Satisfaction
– Our most important business re-
sponsibility is taking care of every customer’s needs. Expect
SATISFACTIONEVERYTIMEYOUMAKEAPURCHASEORVISIT
one of our locations. Your relationship with Tandy Leather
Factory is highly respected and appreciated.
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Price
– Lowest possible prices, plus Gold and Elite Whole-
sale Club memberships are available to all retail customers
for greater savings.
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Quality
– Top quality products from around the world.
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Selection
– The most complete leather and leathercraft line
found anywhere.
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Service
– We know our product and we love to talk about
it. Need some information or suggestions on a future project?
Just ask us for advice or suggestions.
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Classes/Education
– We offer workshops, demos and
classes to make your leathercraft experience the best. Need
to know how a tool works? Learn instantly by using QR
Codes, see below. Just ask and we’ll happily demonstrate it
for you on the spot. Ask your nearest store about leather-
craft classes.
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Youth Groups/Camps
– This is the stepping stone into
leathercraft for so many customers. We actively work with
youth groups of all kinds. Ask us about leader training, free
demos, group tours and workshops.
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Institutions
– Schools, hospitals and military bases qualify
for preferred pricing. We have made a strong commitment to
the institutional market by providing quality products and
fast order turn around at the lowest possible prices. We also
offer free
demos and workshops for instructors and teachers.
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Mail-Order
– It’s easy to order using the phone, mail or
internet. Most orders are shipped within 24 hours.
L
ACING
& S
TITCHING
S
UPPLIES
............... 20-28
H
ANDTOOLS
& P
UNCHES
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-42
S
TAMPS
& A
LPHABET
S
ETS
................. 43-50
L
EATHERCRAFT
K
ITS
..................... 51-65
K
IDS
' & G
ROUP
C
RAFTS
................... 66-70
C
RAFT
S
UPPLIES
........................ 71-76
F
REE
T
RACING
P
ATTERN
.................... 77
B
ELTS
, B
UCKLES
& C
ONCHOS
............... 78-106
H
ARDWARE
- S
TRAP
& T
ACK
.............. 107-114
S
POTS
, F
ASTENERS
& S
ETTING
T
OOLS
........ 115-127
L
EATHER
C
ARE
, A
DHESIVES
& C
OLOR
........ 128-138
B
OOKS
& P
ATTERNS
................... 139-152
S
TARTER
S
ETS
....................... 153-154
S
TORE
L
IST
........................... 155
Gift Cards
Tandy Leather Factory Gift Cards are the
perfect gift that is always appreciated.
Purchase from any Tandy Leather Factory
store location or online. They are available
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and are redeemable for in-store purchases,
internet, phone or mail orders.
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s,
Own a Piece of Your Favorite Leathercraft Company
You can be one of the owners of Tandy Leather Factory, the
largest and fastest growing retail and wholesale leather sup-
ply company in North America. Tandy Leather Factory is a
public company and their stock is traded on the NASDAQ
under the ticker symbol “TLF”. Consider being a participant
in our company’s progress by joining the ranks of our stock-
holders. Purchase shares through any stockbroker.
About the Cover Carving
The carving for the front cover of our Buyers’ Guide was
designed and created by Tony Laier. Tony is the Director of
Research and Development at Tandy Leather Factory. He is
an Al Stohlman Award for Excellence in Leathercraft recip-
ient, which he received in 1999. The tracing pattern can be
found on page 77.
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Manufacturers & Distributors
– We want your business.
Call for large quantity prices. The more you purchase, the
more you save.
QR Codes
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Use your smartphone to instantly view free instruc-
tional videos, on using specific tools and leathercraft
techniques, by scanning QR Codes. This Buyers’
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download the QR Code Reader application
with your smartphone and start viewing vid-
eos today. Do not to miss the 1988 interview
with Al Stohlman, scan code on page 139.
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@2011 by Tandy Leather Factory
L
EATHER
K
NOWLEDGE
Purchasing leather should not be a difficult task. We offer a variety of leathers that will work
well for whatever leather project you have in mind. Below you will find a list of commonly used
leather terms that describe the various leathers we sell. Our store managers are very knowl-
edgeable with our large inventory and can offer helpful suggestions in consideration of your
project. Please do not hesitate to call our stores with any questions you may have about
leather. A store list is on the Buyers’ Guide inside back cover. We make buying leather easy.
Leather Hide Parts:
G
OOD
H
AND
– A soft, supple leather that feels
good to the hand.
G
RAIN
S
IDE
– This is the hide’s surface that had
the hair of the animal. The grain side is used for
leather carving and stamping by leathercrafters.
H
AIR
C
ELL
G
RAIN
– Noticeable appearance of
where the hair pores were on a top grain piece of
leather.
K
IDSKIN
- Soft leather made from the skin of a
young goat.
L
ATIGO
- Cowhide leather tanned for outdoor use.
Utilized for cinches, ties, and other saddlery
work and for army accoutrements.
O
IL
T
ANNED
– Leather that is tanned using oils to
create a very soft, pliable finish.
P
ATINA
– The aura or luster that develops in
leather as it ages with use.
P
EBBLE
G
RAIN
– A cosmetic appearance on the top
side of leather resembling lots of small pebbles.
P
RINTED
L
EATHER
- Leather that has been
“stamped” with a design or artificial texture
under very high pressure.
P
ULL
-U
P
F
INISH
– Describes the behavior of leather
that has been treated with oils, waxes and dyes
in such a way that when the leather is pulled or
stretched, the finish becomes lighter in the those
areas. Considered a mark of high quality.
R
AWHIDE
A
NILINE
D
YED
– Leather that is dyed all the way
through with a transparent dye. Because the
finish is transparent and shows the natural
markings of the leather, only the best quality
hides can be used.
A
RMOR
L
EATHER
– Heavy veg-tan leather used by
historical re-enactors to create protective armor
for battle.
B
ELLY
C
UT
(snake
) – Snakeskins that are cut on
the underneath so the tanned skin shows the
snake’s normally visible pattern.
B
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B
END
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D
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D
OUBLE
B
END
:
D + E
S
IDE
:
A + B + D + F
OR
A + C + E + G
s
B
ACK
:
A + B + D
OR
A + C + E
S
INGLE
S
HOULDER
:
A + B
OR
A + C
s
D
OUBLE
S
HOULDER
:
B + C
S
PLITS
– Leather made from the lower (inner or
flesh side) layers of a hide that have been split
away from the upper, or grain layers. Split
leather is not as durable as full grain leather and
is normally used as suede.
S
UEDE
– Split leather that has been buffed and
brushed for a more attractive surface.
T
EMPER
- Defines the pliability/softness of the
leather.
T
OOLING
C
ALF
– Normally, a very lightweight veg-
tanned leather that has a very clean appearance.
T
OP
G
RAIN
- Usually refers to a process of sanding
away the natural grain from a leather’s top sur-
face. Imitation grain gets stamped into the
leather for a more uniform look.
CHROME
TANNED
C
HROME
T
ANNED
– This process uses soluble chro-
mium salts, primarily chromium sulfate, to tan
leather. Most commonly used for garments, foot-
wear and upholstery.
D
ISTRESSED
– Leather that is aniline dyed with
one color over another (usually darker over
lighter) so as to create rich highlights and an
artificial aged appearance. This finishing process
is intended to emphasize the characteristics of
the hide such as scars, scratches and wrinkles.
Also called “antiqued leather”.
D
RUM
D
YED
– The process of coloring leather by
tumbling it in a rotating drum immersed in dye
to allow maximum dye penetration.
E
MBOSSED
L
EATHER
– Leather that has been
“stamped” with a design or artificial texture
under very high pressure. Our embossed leath-
ers include floral, python, alligator and ostrich.
F
LESH
S
IDE
– The underside of the animal’s hide.
When looking at a piece of veg-tanned tooling
leather, this will be the side that is rough or
fuzzy.
F
ULL
G
RAIN
– Leather which has not been altered
beyond hair removal. It is the most genuine of
VEG
-
TANNED
V
EG
-T
ANNED
– A method of hide tanning which
utilizes materials from organic materials such as
bark instead of the traditional chemicals. Veg-
tan is the leather utilized when tooling leather.
- Leather that has only been de-haired
and cured but not tanned.
S
EMI
-A
NILINE
– Aniline leather that has a match-
ing pigment layer added to even out the color
and add protection.
S
HEARLING
- A sheepskin or lambskin that has
gone through a limited shearing process to
obtain a uniform depth of the wool fibers. They
can be tanned with either a veg-tan method or a
chrome method. Veg-tan shearling is normally
used for saddles and outdoor gear, whereas
chrome tanned shearling is normally used
for garments.
V
EG
-S
PLITS
– Veg-tanned leather that has been
split with both sides having a fleshy feel. Cannot
be tooled.
W
AXY
H
AND
– An upholstery or handbag leather
that has a waxy feel and look to it.
W
EIGHT
– A term which describes
the thickness of leather in
ounces. One ounce
equals 1/64th of
an inch in
thickness.
2 to 3 oz.
3 to 4 oz.
4 to 5 oz.
5 to 6 oz.
6 to 7 oz.
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leathers, retaining all of the hide’s
S
IDE
– Leather tanned from one half, or “side” of
a full hide.
S
KIRTING
– Sides from cattle that are left in
their heaviest form for use with saddle making
and re-enactment armor.
7 to 8 oz.
original texture and markings.
8 to 9 oz.
The hide’s best, strongest and
most durable layer.
9 to 10 oz.
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10 to 11 oz.
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Have a question? Call on any store for answers
T
OOLING
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EATHER
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Weight, Thickness and Common Uses
Live Oak
®
Oak-Leaf
®
Craftsman Oak
2 to 3 oz. weight
(0.8 to 1.2 mm)
2/64" to 3/64" thickness
N/A
9157-72
9157-32
For molding, toolable linings and embossing.
3 to 4 oz. weight
(1.2 to 1.6 mm)
3/64" to 4/64" thickness
For embossing, lightweight billfold backs, clutches.
N/A
9157-73
9157-33
TOOZWEIGHT TOMM TOTHICKNESS
For billfold backs, organizers and clutches.
N/A
9157-74
9157-34
TOOZWEIGHT TOMM TOTHICKNESS
N/A
9157-75
9157-35
For small cases and notebook covers.
6 to 7 oz. weight
(2.4 to 2.8 mm)
6/64" to 7/64" thickness
For carved handbags, camera cases, journal covers.
N/A
9157-76
N/A
8 to 9 oz. weight
(3.2 to 3.6 mm)
8/64" to 9/64" thickness
For belts, holsters and saddle bags.
9026-00
9157-78
N/A
9 to 10 oz. weight (3.6 to 4.0 mm)
9/64" to 10/64" thickness
For heavier holsters and belts over 1-1/2” wide.
9030-00
N/A
N/A
GOOD
ECONOMY
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Oak-Leaf
®
Tooling Sides
This premium imported leather is tanned
exclusively for us using a tannage that
produces a leather with excellent tooling
and embossing properties. Our Oak-Leaf
®
brand carving leather is one of the finest
hand carving leathers available.
Try it, we guarantee you will
like it. These sides range from
22 to 27 sq. ft., and may have
occasional blemishes or brands.
Craftsman Oak Tooling Sides
These imported veg-tanned sides are
a medium firm temper that stamp,
carve and dye well. They are a very
nice, low cost alternative to Live Oak
®
or Oak-Leaf
®
tooling sides. These
sides may have brands, insect bites
and other marks.
Sides range from
22 to 27 sq. ft.
Live Oak
®
Tooling Sides
These top quality American sides are tanned for
leathercrafters who demand the finest carving
cowhide money can buy. Known for its long life
and superior performance, Live Oak
®
is recognized
for excellent tooling and carving qualities. These
key features, combined with a vibrant color,
solid feel, and level dyeing and oiling
qualities, produce a leather of out-
standing versatility and rare beauty.
Sides range from 21 to 23 sq. ft.
Oak-Leaf
®
Double Shoulders
These trimmed double shoulders
are an inexpensive alternative
to our number one quality for
manufacturers and belt makers.
They have good carving and
embossing properties with occasional
range marks, and may have a slightly
irregular shape. Shoulders range from 14 to 17 sq. ft.
9048-02
TOOZ TOMM
9050-02
6 to 7 oz.
Craftsman Oak
Double Shoulders
Super value in an imported
economy grade tooling
leather. They have excellent
carving properties and accept
dye, finish or oils nicely. Occasional
range marks and brands assure a
unique project every time. These
untrimmed shoulders range from 12 to 13 sq. ft.
9048-32
TOOZ
TOMM
(2.4 to 2.8 mm)
9050-32
6 to 7 oz.
(2.4 to 2.8 mm)
9051-02
7 to 8 oz.
(2.8 to 3.2 mm)
9051-32
7 to 8 oz.
(2.8 to 3.2 mm)
9052-02
8 to 9 oz.
(3.2 to 3.6 mm)
9052-32
8 to 9 oz.
(3.2 to 3.6 mm)
9053-02
9 to 10 oz.
(3.6 to 4.0 mm)
9053-32
9 to 10 oz.
(3.6 to 4.0 mm)
Economy Single Shoulders
These imported single shoulders are the perfect
choice when you don’t need a full side or double shoulder.
They carve and stamp beautifully while accepting dyes and
stains very well. These economic single shoulders average
6 to 8 sq. ft.
99606-11
TOOZ TOMM
99606-12
6 to 7 oz. (2.40 to 2.80 mm)
99606-13
7 to 9 oz. (2.80 to 3.60 mm)
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Leather thickness is described in ounces - One ounce equals 1/64th of an inch in thickness
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