Shop Talk

Nick Pernokas was raised in New England. As a boy he cleaned stalls for a hack stable in return for getting to ride the horses. He bought his first horse with money from a paper route, and showed in AQHA shows with him. At a young age Nick headed wes

Introducing TandyPro® Kits by Maker’s Leather Supply! These kits make great gifts and include everything you need for your next project from clicked leather, hardware, thread, and more! ■

Texas Harness in 13-15 oz. and 15-17 oz., 25 sqft average is available now at The Hide House. The hides have been through a double dipped process giving the leather a nice mellow temper. Only $185 per side. 800-4-LEATHER or www.HideHouse.com.

This is just one style of bronze slot conchos offered by HSBT. There are hundreds of styles and metals to choose from at HSBT, from zinc, stainless and bronze metals. Call Jeremiah Watt at Horse Shoe Brand Tools (559) 935-2172. ■

In the late 90s, George Hurst owned and operated Hide Crafter Leather, where he sold leather, tools, and instructional videos. The videos that he produced in this collection featured outstanding leather artists, several of whom have been recognized a

When Audrey Austin, head tooler at Burns Saddlery, commissioned Burns Custom Boots to build her next pair of riding boots, she was assured they would deliver something she would wear proudly for a very long time. Audrey had gained confidence in her d

I don’t like things that look all cookie-cutter,” says Matt Durbin, when asked how he got interested in working with leather. “I always hated it when somebody had on the same clothes I did. Even in high school, when I worked at Cavendar’s Western Wea

Moe’s Custom Boots in Beggs, Oklahoma, is one of those ephemeral dreams that’s always been there, yet seems to be a more recent fixture. That’s the way dreams work sometimes. Randy Moe’s family had a few horses and cattle on their Oregon acreage. Alt

Tucked into the picturesque Hudson River Valley region in New York state is the small town of Montgomery. Its lush, natural beauty, cultural festivities, historic homes, antique shops and sustainably-raised local food, attract a growing surge of folk

Pergamena Parchment & Leather, a tannery that manufactures artisanal parchment and leather, is owned and operated by Jesse Meyer in Montgomery, New York, a town set in the heart of the state’s scenic Hudson River Valley. His younger brother, Stephen

• Soft Tape Measure• Point Knife• Round Knife• Wing Dividers• 1 ¾ Half Round Punch• 3/8 Half Round Punch• Large Maul• Yardstick• Large Square• Stylus• Bouncer• Stabbing Awls Measure across the cantle and make a mark on each side (bottom width measure

The COVID-19 disruption we are all enduring represents a pivotal moment in history where humanity’s future trajectory is being revectored. The decisions we make and the actions we take during this perplexing pandemic period are laying down the tracks