Tandy Leather Factory

See, I am not a big fan of whether or not they greet me. They did at that when I entered the store and it was very friendly, but that does not determine any part of ratings that I provide. Tandy leather has some of the most extensive leather crafting equipment ever. The only real issue I have is the prices they have there on stamps which are severely insane. $ 10 pretty much for most stamps is in my eyes a really expensive purchase and every time I go in there I question whether or not I should get them. For the occasional leather crafter myself, it seems like a high cost to just get leather stamps for the basic work I work with, and to be honest with you I just mainly make knife sheaths for blades that I make. Don’t get me wrong, the store is awesome, but the prices are really really insane for the occasional leather worker. Yes, you can join memberships for this to lower the prices but the amount of the membership overrides the price drop of the equipment one would occasionally buy. It just feels like they punish the occasional leather worker in high prices because they are not a member. This isn’t Sam’s Club, or CostCo. This is Tandy leather works and they visibly almost insult people by the costs that they know that most of us just cannot afford :(I will continue to shop there as to be honest, there just isn’t anywhere else I can get quality leather, and for that I will continue to shop there. But they force me basically to go other places to get the equipment to leather craft. It just seems like a real shady way to do business :(
It almost hurts to say something bad about this place as the people there are very nice. But it is not their fault that Tandy leather has such high prices.

I overheard Dennis helping a customer & instantly I knew he was the real deal & just the kind of person to help a novice like me. He was patient, listened carefully to what I was trying to accomplish (without making me feel stupid) and quickly directed me to exactly what I needed. He even coached me on how to use some specialty tools I’d never used before. It was my first time in the store and was really excited to learn about the classes they offer. Many introductory workshops are free, too.

Stopped in at Tandy’s to get materials for my first real leather working project… I was immediately greeted and asked if I needed help finding anything — and of course, I did!
The lady that helped me out was awesome. Not only did she help me find the perfect bit of leather at a fantastic price, but she also went through what I was getting to make sure I had everything I needed, without going overboard or missing items.
She took a few items out of boxes and containers so that I could try them out and pick the one I was most comfortable with. She seemed to genuinely enjoy her job, and seemed to care that things worked out well with my project. She gave me several good tips and suggestions, as well as things to watch out for.
I will absolutely return to Tandy in the future; hopefully with a success story about my first project!

Very helpful staff who will actually demo tools and explain processes to you. They are also a very well stocked store. Best in town, hands down.

I love this place! Leather working was a craft I have been wanting to learn for a while, but had never made a priority. One day I just happened to be in the neighborhood with some time to kill and stopped in, by the time I left I had me a beginner’s kit (for ½ price!) and was signed up for a starter class that very weekend. I haven’t looked back since. Their service has been great and very personal, no judgmental sales people who look at you like you’re wasting their time, just great folks who actually know what they’re talking about and want to help!

I have been using Tandy since I was a little kid in the 70’s. This store is well laid out, decent selection and the staff is downright awesome.
Why only 3 stars you ask? Let’s call it keeping up with the times. Like it’s Tandy bretherin, Radio Shack– both have been neglected from upper management in seeing the future. New products, innovative kits (these haven’t been updated in 20 years, there’s still kits for PAGER cases), and embracing the ‘craft revolution’ are nill.
If you need something less than a full shoulder (at $ 130) your stuck in the overpriced scrap bin. They need a serious overhaul of the products, and maybe someone in marketing needs to check out Etsy.
That’s the other thing– pricing. Just FYI, i can get ALL Tandy items about 10−20% cheaper at Hobby Lobby.

I was really impressed by the friendliness by the staff here. I was an annoying customer and walked in right before closing, looking for some scrap leather to make a strop. They took the time to give me some advice and show me to the scrap leather bins. Then, they told me to just go ahead and take it, because the piece I had chosen was so small! I was surprised at their generosity.
I would like to go back here and really take a look around, because they have a huge selection. It is much larger than the Tandy leather in my hometown. They had all sorts of leathers in different colors, even metallics!

Friendly, helpful staff. These folks could give lessons on great customer service. The atmosphere they convey makes me smile and want to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony
Surrounding parking lot is a little sketchy, but don’t pass this store up… unless it’s after dark & you’re alone & your car won’t lock
Great selection of all types of leather, hides, and skins Store is neat and tidy. Plenty of room to roam and very easy to locate what you’re looking for. Tons of buckles, rivets, laces, patterns, and kits.
The intoxicating leather aroma is free — and yes, I inhaled.

I was looking for some long shoe laces for my boots and the guy at Austin Shoe Hospital told me to go there and get the spools of small leather to make up for the laces since they didn’t have long enough ones. So I hit the jackpot when I walked in. Good prices too. If you’re into crafting any kind of leather goods this is the place. I make dreamcatchers and so I also loaded up on all the supplies I need for this. They have all kinds of hides and pieces of leather too. The guy who helped me was really informative. I’m getting some ideas for gifts and really could go wild in this place. The place is in an old shopping center on the east side of 35 across from a thrift store… looks like it’s been there forever. Awesome Texas company.

Tandy is dandy but liquor is quicker… snicker, snicker, harrdy harr…
Well it is no joke that this place will give you exactly what is advertised: quality leather at low prices. I know not everyone likes leather, for various reasons, but this place has an abundance of large sheets, scraps, and small squares of solid leather.
If you become a wholesale member, you get monthly leather stamps, too… because that is what my family member does… You pay $ 35 per year or can do a 2 year for $ 60, depending on how much you need to get, but it is worth it in the rewards department…
We get appropriate amounts of colorful sales brochures, too, quarterly, and when Tandy’s has a sale they take it to tha house, meaning, you can stock up and make out like a bandit!
I really like that when I come here, more often than not, leather-​working classes are going on, and everyone is more than cool and helpful about the process of it all… you can buy things to make belts there, and I love the buckles, rivets, and accents that they sell to make whatever you are working on turn into uniquely customized creations.
The staff is knowledgeable and friendly… they dyes for the leather are great! We have tried every brand successfully… this really is the go-​to place to get your creativity on!

I have been buying leather stuff and tools from this store since 1978.
Service has always been consistently above average. Knowledgeable staff makes wondering around and smelling the stacks of tanned leather more enjoyable.
Recently, my wife was all freaked out because our leather sofa was starting to show wear (It is 10 years old). I was skeptical anything could be done for it. I suggested she talk to the Tandy’s folks.
We went in and she took a cushion from the sofa with us. The gentleman spent a solid 15 minutes examining the cushion and then recommended two products (Less than $ 10 total sale). I was still skeptical she could make this sofa look better.
He gave her very good instructions and she went home and used the cleaner and conditioner on the sofa. I was extremely impressed. She has since used the conditioner on the softa several more times during the last month. The sofa really does look close to new.
Highly recommend Tandy’s.

I absolutely love the helpful staff. They always have to order and hold buckle blanks for me and do so with a smile. I wish I could take some of the classes but it is hard for me to get up there. If you do leather craft or need belt accessories, they are the best place to go.

Tandy Leather holds informative classes. Staff members are always helpful — because they are almost always leather enthusiasts themselves. They love to answer questions and wait on customers.
It’s a geat place to visit and browse — as it is full of lots of treasures.

Oddly enough, this place smells like leather, which smells excellent. The staff is very informative and eager to help. They showed me how to make a dog collar by hand, now my dog is even cooler than she was before… thank you Tandy Leather! The downside is this shit is expensive, which means i cant do it often. That fact is the only reason Tandy doesnt get five stars.
parents: take your cub scouts here.