Tandy Leather Factory

Friendly, knowledgable staff who know the store inside and out! Always happy to show me all my options, and to help me select the best tools and materials for my needs.
It is always an expensive trip going in there, but leather working is an expensive hobby. Their prices are competitive with both other shops in town, as well as online options– including eBay! Plus, when I’m selecting tools, I don’t feel that they just steer me towards the most expensive item, rather the tool that is the best for the money. In addition, they readily point out sales, and encourage me to come back for things that will be on sale in the near future.
Honest, credible people, with friendly, professional attitudes!

It has been many years (20+) since I’ve done any leather-​crafting, but my economy of time has recently improved and I want to return to some of the hobbies I enjoyed. Thankfully, I kept many of my tools and accessories.
Like many activities, if you don’t use what you’ve learned and build upon that, you lose many of the techniques and skills through lack of practice, and I know have much to relearn. Very well, let the journey begin. Years ago, a Tandy Leather shop in another city was my reliable resource for leather, kits and tools, so I found this one and have visited the shop several times.
The price of leather and accessories has noticeably increased over time, but so have prices in all other hobbies and crafts in which I’m involved.
Whenever I’ve visited this shop, the knowledgeable staff has been patient to make suggestions or product recommendations to accomplish my goals, and has taken the extra step to demonstrate a few products.
Much of what I have produced and hope to produce in the future are items for camping, hunting or practical items, and I intend them as gifts. I really appreciate the assistance and guidance I’ve been given. Yes, I recommend this shop.

Everything that you ever imagined or bought in leather exists here. Wondering through an array of tools, leathers, and kits is educational and inspiring because you realize how everything you’ve ever bought in leather was conceived and made. It was an eye opener for me, because I’m not a leather worker, but felt inspired to try a project. Everything seems very tangible and do-​able – it really adds to the DIY energy of Portland. Just perusing the aisles gives you a renewed sense of confidence that you too can be a leather craftsperson, even if you’ve never been one. I don’t know if they have workshops or anything. That would be great. I really don’t know if my rating is fair because I don’t much about leather, but the staff were great and their stock was amazing.
Go visit even if to just smell the place!

I’ve only been here once & I know nothing about leather working, but they were very friendly & offer classes on how to do projects etc.
It appeared they had a wide array of supplies & leather.
The company was recommended to me by a professional leather worker at a convention who lives in Ohio (at least I think that is where he lives) & uses his local store.
I’ll adjust my rating when I have a better understanding of their business, prices & leather working.