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The TandyPro® Strap Edge Beveling Machine
Texas Leather Goods Chrome Tanned Pull Up
Sepici Newport – Drum Dyed Veg Tan
Western Crunch Leather
MAGNUS’ MARKETING MINUTE
THE HIDE REPORT • The following is used with permission from hidenet.com, the premier source for information regarding the worldwide hide and leather markets. Please remember that this information will be a month old by the time it reaches you.
Don’t Compete
All in the Family • “Best Leather Goods in the World”
The Rider Buckle • A TIMELY INNOVATION
Saddle Up! • Utah couple builds a business making custom saddles and tack
Nothing Replaces Leather • A Visit to Mexico’s Teneria Company
Making a Mouse-Pad
Accepting What Is and Creating Your Future
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