Buckles

[RoaringBull]

Hey I need an inexpensive (I'm unemployed) source for forged buckles or some really cool lookalikes...

[hammerhead]

well i have a job and i would  like  an inexpensive source too, but  i doubt you find any  very cheap.

[rich pierce]

Roaring Bull, maybe go to Frontierfolk.com and ask around over there in the trading area.  Somebody over there is likely to have that sort of thing.

[Tim Crosby]

 How about maken 'em your self? At least a look alike, buy some strap iron the width you want them, cut off the length of buckle you want, drill 8 holes in the appropriate spots, saw out the scrap, file 'em up, take a nail and make a tongue, give 'em a little bend and your done. Add some hammer marks if you want, brown, blue, use.

 Tim C. 

[LRB]

  Look up Steve Baxter, blacksmith. His prices used to be good.

[Chuck Burrows]

I've used these on a few pieces, but don't do much that often with handforged buckles..........
http://www.mountaintoptradingco.com/index2.htm

[G. Elsenbeck]

Dave try this site.  Keep in mind these are not hand made forged buckles, but I think are more like 'drop' forged.  They look like alot of original style buckles often found at sites, etc.  And, if I recall they may be 'japanned' too.

http://www.najecki.com/repro/IronBuckles.html

Gary

[RoaringBull]

Thanks guys,  think I'll try making my own...may even be an undiscovered talent.

[Frank Barker]

Dave.....I have been using buckles from  http://www.mountaintoptradingco.com/index2.htm for about two years.  Tony and Judy Roberts are great people to deal with and their buckles are very well made. They are also priced quite reasonable........Regards      Frank

[RoaringBull]

Thanks Frank I will check them out.

[Pete G.]

Go to Lowe's and get a 3/16" welding rod. You can make about half a dozen out of a three foot rod and a little bit of propane(or firewood with a little more patience for that matter). You could even get fancy and use a brazing rod if you want.