More Buckle Questions

[Crooked River Bob]

Howdy

I did read the other active thread on the subject of buckles, but I have another specific question:  Where can I get a couple of  1-1/4" Chap Buckles?  Tandy used to carry several sizes of the "Western Chap Buckles," but the only ones available now seem to be the 1-1/2" size.   I checked the Weaver Leather site, but they seem to be wholesale only and I couldn't find the buckles, anyway.  I looked at the Siegel site and couldn't find the buckle I was looking for.

Does anybody know where to get these?  The 1-1/4" size is good for everyday wear.

Crooked River Bob

[Irish Dave]

I have gotten them in the past from King Saddlery in Sheridan, WY.

[Nolan Sackett]

For chaps and early belts I use the #899 square center bar buckle from Siegel of Ca www.siegelofca.com for chaps - it comes in 1 1/4", 1 1/2", or 1 3/4" and in solid brass or nickel over brass....

I used a 1 1/2" version in nickel on this gunbelt.....

[Crooked River Bob]

Thanks for the suggestions, boys.

Nolan, you do good work.  The photograph is is also beautifully done.  Not only is my own leatherwork crude by comparison, but I still haven't figured out how to use digital cameras.

Crooked River Bob

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Heck, I can work digital cameras but I sure can't make great photos like Nolan's. the man's a master there, too. Hey, Nolan, how about a book on taking quality photos of our stuff? 

[Tommy tornado]

Or how about a book showcasing your frontier leather!