Tandy Leather

This is THE candy store for leather workers!
I didn’t even know it existed until my Dad told me about it and invited me along (my Dad has owned a number of leather businesses covering most of the leather spectrum since I was wee one, and I learned a great deal of the industry and what to look for through osmosis).
For the size of the store, they’ve got FANTASTIC selection and all kinds of hides around the store (including snakeskin). For those interested in tool work, they have more selection under one roof than I’ve seen in my entire life.
My Dad went to Tandy to check out their magnet selection since it’s apparently difficult to find the kind of powerful magnets that he’s looking for these days.
There’s a decent variety of leather-​based kits if you’re a beginner as well as endless tools that meet the needs for the medium to advanced leather worker.
The service might be as one would expect when they think of leather (is there a standard even? It reminds me the stereotypical «guys» store (cars, collectors, etc.) where the service is only available if you wait and track them down.
Because they seem to be one of the very few who have such a great variety in the leather-​working world, they get 4-​stars.

I haven’t done any leather work [yet], so I don’t know much about the skills/​supplies you need to do successful work, but the guys here can definitely help you with that if you’re new to leather like myself. I was a little intimidated when I first walked in the store because all the employees seemed too busy to answer any of my questions, but when I did ask they were very nice and eager to help.
The store has a great selection of belt buckles and other embellishments, including embossing pieces in a lot of really cool designs. They also have box projects that you can buy, so you’re all set to make a hat, belt, purse, whatever. If you need something for a saddle, they have that too. A family came in to buy leather for their kitchen chairs while I was in. So the options are pretty vast!
They can also get leather custom dyed to whatever color you need, although it’s more expensive and takes a longer. At least it’s an option!
They also keep your name on file, and have student discounts.
I will definitely be back.