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General discussion => Tutorials => Accoutrements Tutorials => Topic started by: Tim Crosby on August 05, 2016, 08:59:31 PM

Title: Making A Buckle
Post by: Tim Crosby on August 05, 2016, 08:59:31 PM
 This method has worked for me over the years, it works for any size or shape. I needed a small buckle for a horn strap so I figured I'd take Pix along the way. It is about 1 1/2 X 1, made for a 9/16 strap.

 I 'm not going to label the Pix but just do a brief explanation first. Should be fairly easy to follow.

 First Pix, this is what I started with.

 Rough cut and roughly penciled in.

 Set up in Drill Press vice with Pilot holes drilled.

 Used a 1/2" bit and started filing.

 Holes roughed out.

 More filing, getting close to shape, grove started for Tongue.

 Shaping the Tongue, I used a small nail.

 Tongue rough fit. At this point I bend the plate cut a bit, a bit of a curve.

 All filed and trimmed up. No finish yet but it will be Browned.

  Tim C.


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Title: Re: Making A Buckle
Post by: skillman on August 06, 2016, 04:50:59 AM
MAN, you have way too much time and energy Tim. That's what Tandy is for! :D ::)

Steve
Title: Re: Making A Buckle
Post by: JoeG on August 06, 2016, 07:12:46 AM
Thats a nice looking buckle
You can't buy that at Tandy.
Title: Re: Making A Buckle
Post by: James Rogers on August 06, 2016, 07:17:27 AM
Well done!
Title: Re: Making A Buckle
Post by: G. Elsenbeck on August 06, 2016, 03:38:13 PM
Very nice job Tim!  I recall making a small buckle using bone with a metal tongue.  Somewhere around my shop, I think.  :D
Title: Re: Making A Buckle
Post by: Tim Crosby on August 06, 2016, 04:16:43 PM
Quote from: G. Elsenbeck on August 06, 2016, 03:38:13 PM
Very nice job Tim!  I recall making a small buckle using bone with a metal tongue.  Somewhere around my shop, I think.  :D


   I like the bone idea, I'll have to try that, Thanks Gary.

      Tim
Title: Re: Making A Buckle
Post by: grabenkater on August 06, 2016, 04:22:02 PM
Quote from: Tim Crosby on August 06, 2016, 04:16:43 PM
Quote from: G. Elsenbeck on August 06, 2016, 03:38:13 PM
Very nice job Tim!  I recall making a small buckle using bone with a metal tongue.  Somewhere around my shop, I think.  :D


   I like the bone idea, I'll have to try that, Thanks Gary.

      Tim

I've been many Roman buckles made form bone and made a few myself.
Title: Re: Making A Buckle
Post by: Tink on August 06, 2016, 07:20:27 PM
Looks like a great evening project !  Thanks for posting !!!