Buckles

[Bitterwheat]

Where can you get some good belt buckles.  Most of the leather craft places i have seen don;t seem to carry any nice buckles.  hate to be a pain with all my questions. But you got to learn some how.

[Nolan Sackett]

I get most of mine from Siegel of California www.siegelofca.com - they have them in either solid or nickel plate over solid brass -

[Marshal Will Wingam]

As I recall, doesn't Siegel have those clip-corner ones that look period correct? I got a few left still but when they're gone, I'll need to restock.

[Nolan Sackett]

Howdy Will - yep and unlike the ones from LF/Tandy they are as noted solid brass or nickel over brass. They also have some nice square center bar buckles that I like to use for chaps or on early gun belts.........as well as lots of other goodies......

[Capt. Augustus]

I finally found the solid brass clip corner buckles at Weavers, who sells wholesale. 

[Nolan Sackett]

The Siegel number for the 1.5" clip corner buckles is #1900 in either brass or nickel plate - price is $2.60 each or buy a box of 25 @ $2.25 each

The square center bar buckles are #899 - in brass or nickel and come in sizes 1.25", 1.5", or 1.75" = prices range from $1.31 to $2.04 each or bxes of 25 at $1.14 to $1.77

[Slowhand Bob]

Weaver was selling the 1900 solid brass 1 1/2" for $1.17 in their overstock catalog.  They also list this buckle as available in 1 1/4"SB-$1.08, 1 1/4"CB-$.96 and 1 1/4"NB-$1.09.  Prices good through Dec31,06 or while supplies last.  They had the buckles but were out of many hardware items I wanted.  I prefer the NB but did get a stack of the solid brass at this price. 

[Flinch Morningwood]

What is the order amount required to avoid the Siegal "minumum order charge?"  I tried to order 4 of the clipped corner buckles and they wanted another $14.95.....

[Nolan Sackett]

Howdy Little Al - minimum order is $25.00 plus shipping - if your order is over $75.00 shipping is free......

BTW - I get their 3/4 oz commercail sides for making cartridge loops and for lininng. While I generally do not like to order imported hides these have been very good, especially for the price. Their chap hides of various types are also good.......

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Good information, pards. I'll probably call Siegal again soon. Thanks.

[Flinch Morningwood]

Seigal seems to be out of the #899 square center bar buckle in 1 1/2"...any one know of another source?

Thanks!

[rickk]

not sure what an #899 buckle looks like.

Is this close?

http://www.eleatherworks.com/product.php?productid=18496&cat=803&page=2

[Marshal Will Wingam]

This is a clip-corner buckle. I like to use these on my period belts.



I haven't seen any nickel plated ones recently but I found this brass one with a search: http://www.riverjunction.com/catalog/buttons/beltbuckles.html They don't specify what the size is so you'd have to call them for that.

[Flinch Morningwood]

I have used the clipped corner as well but was liking the look of the square center bar Nolan uses...Siegal ahs them, just not in 1.5"...

[Irish Dave]

The clip corner and squared buckles you seek are available through Landwerlen Leather Co. in Indianapolis. They are a very old supplier to the leather/cobbler trade and have damn near everything. Usually very reasonable on prices as well.

No website, but their number is 317-636-8300.

BTW, if you call, please don't carry on about how reasonable their prices are. I'd like to see them stay that way.

[gospel micah]

Howdy crazy crow has some nice buckles. Check there websight out.http://www.crazycrow.com/

[Nolan Sackett]

Little Al - the #899 in 1 3/4" is actually closer to 1 5/8" if that's any help.......they still do have some in solid brass but no nickle.........

I haven't seen any nickel plated ones recently

re: clip corner buckles - try also Montana Leather and Oregon Leather - if you've got a bus license Weaver usually carries them.......

[Marshal Will Wingam]

re: clip corner buckles - try also Montana Leather and Oregon Leather - if you've got a bus license Weaver usually carries them.......

Thanks, pard.

[Nolan Sackett]

Siegel usually carries the clip corner in both brass and nickel, but are currently out of stock and are looking for a new supplier.
Montana Leather has them for $5.50 each #1587