Leather and rivets

[barryasmith]

Hi there,

I've recently handled a couple of old elwell axes and would like to make up some sheaths for them. Can anyone advise on anywhere online or mail order I might be able to buy some leather thick enough and some rivets for the job?

Cheers

Barry

 

[Bardster]

best bet would be bowstock or leprevo

 

[torc]

These fellows are pretty good to deal with,
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.co.uk/
Happy trails...torc.

 

[northumbrian]

quick question could i use old leather handbags or leather jackets to make stuff or would i have to buy special leather ?

 

[woodgrain]

Le Prevoare very good and I've used these guys with success as well: The Identity Store.

 

[Snarf]

I made an axe sheath out of 4mm leather, badooly tough but its top notch for the strength n durability, hand bag leather n jacket leather just aint thick enough unless its off a motor bike jacket.

I can vouch for Leprevo and Tandy's, there is a few on ebay you can try as well.

Leather solutions - Leather
The wiskered Bat - Leather and tools
Ivorname - Tool's, dye's conditioners, rivits, screw etc

Hope it helps

 

[rancid badger]

quick question could i use old leather handbags or leather jackets to make stuff or would i have to buy special leather ?

Depends on exactly what you want to make and what the handbags etc are made from.

Basically; it's all subjective.

You can make "stuff" from any type of leather, you just need the right type for what ever you are making.

As far as suppliers go; I use Leprevo and wouldn't use anyone else, because I can buy face to face (and so can you Northumbrian,) it's a simple trip into Newcastle, whereupon a veritable "emporium" awaits

R.B.

 

[wasteoid]

You could always give me a buzz.

Chris