Hardware & Such

[Rod Man]

I have already asked a couple of you where you obtain your "Hardware" for your bags, belts and rigs etc. I figured I would ask the forum in general, never know when there may be a new "Kid" / Business in town. I would more than welcome an opportunity to support a local craftsman than the usual suspects that import from India or from who knows where.

 

[tenngun]

Townsen, Turkey foot traders. Crazy Crow, Hot dipped Tin, Backwoods Tin and Copper, Avalon forge, Pecotonic and Track of the wolf, October country, and a few trading companies seen at events for me

 

[Rod Man]

Thanks Boss,

Been looking for buckles a rings and such. I got two buckles coming from Crazy Crow but I know a lot of their stuff comes from India. Figured I would hit you more experienced people up for new faces and such and try and spread the love.

Thanks again.

Killion

 

[FishDFly]

What about Tandy Leather?

 

[Notchy Bob]

I like Weaver Leather Supply. I still get a few odds and ends from Tandy, but Weaver is now my go-to for hardware. Weaver also has a good selection of leatherworking tools, but Campbell-Randall has just about everything. I've not been impressed with the cost or quality of Tandy's tools.

I know that leather was not the question, but it may come up. Leather is kind of where you find it. I like Crazy Crow's veg tan straps for making belts and straps, as they are more supple than the competition, as well as cheaper, and the leather holds up very well. I've gotten rawhide a couple of times from Centralia Fur & Hide, and I've been pretty happy with them. I still get some veg tan from Tandy, and from Weaver, and I've gotten buckskin from The Leather Guy. I've been satisfied with all of the above.

Best regards,

Notchy Bob

 

[andy52]

KlWeaver here on this site is a good source for straps and will make custom sizes and colors if you ask.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

I have already asked a couple of you where you obtain your "Hardware" for your bags, belts and rigs etc. I figured I would ask the forum in general, never know when there may be a new "Kid" / Business in town. I would more than welcome an opportunity to support a local craftsman than the usual suspects that import from India or from who knows where.

THE BUCKLE GUY has a new factory (c. 2000) in Massachusetts.

LD

 

[Rod Man]

KlWeaver here on this site is a good source for straps and will make custom sizes and colors if you ask.

Yessir and fine work she does! I got this headed this way!

 

[necchi]

THE BUCKLE GUY has a new factory (c. 2000) in Massachusetts.

I'm glad someone mentioned them, I'm about to place an order.
I going to wait a few weeks till the peak of the holiday shipping eases.
(and I pay down the cards a bit)

 

[Ames]

The buckle guy X2
Good for the hard to find.