How do I find someone who can make this for me??

[ProudGrandma]

I would love to know how to go about finding someone who can make this leather hammer holder thingee for my son who forges....for a reasonable price.  How do I do that?  I thought about etsy...but how do I pick a seller who might do this for a reasonable price?  Anybody here who can help me?  Thanks.

[prairiewindmomma]

If you live in cowboy country, I would also recommend a saddle maker/repair place.  Otherwise, etsy. The construction looks simple enough.....but is his forge in a water protected area? Leather would not hold up long term in the exposure shown in the photo.

[ProudGrandma]

He actually has his anvil and forge in a shed...so keeping it out of the elements isn't an issue.   I did think of Etsy...I just didn't know how to go about picking someone.  

 

 

[Stacia]

I think if you're looking at etsy, I'd search for people that make custom leather items, especially ones for tools. Check reviews that talk about the workmanship (esp. for custom orders), the quality of the leather, & so on. Then, when you find a couple of options, email them & ask for feedback & pricing.

As mentioned already, I would also check locally with a shoe/luggage repair place. If they don't do it, ask if they know of leather workers who might. Same thing with contacting upholsterers or horse tack places... if they don't do it, ask if they know of someone who does.