Iron/Brass Rings/Chain/buckles

[rickystl]

Hello all. Have sort of an unusual request here. I searching for a source of supply for the following:
1. Small, various diameters, round rings made of iron and brass (not plated). Primitive type.
2. Small diameter chain, similar to above.
3. Small buckles forged iron and brass for use on pouch and powder horn straps and the like.

Any help greatly appreciated. Rick.

 

[Cohutta Ranger]

Ricky:
The last ones I used for a hunting pouch I made myself using copper ground wire from Home Depot. They carry #4, #6 & #8 solid copper. Used a mandrel to make them round then silver soldered them into a solid ring. Turned out looking really nice.

Dan

 

[atki]

I have some of these folks iron buckles.
http://www.hbforge.com

wb

 

[user 922]

Why don't you make your own. Here's a neat video on making buckles:
http://blog.makezine.com/2010/12/05/how-to-make-a-buckle-from-nails/

Rings can be made from coat hanger wire. Heat the wire and form it around a bolt. Finish and silver solder the ends.

 

[rickystl]

Thank you ALL for your replies. Most helpful. Rick. :hatsoff:

 

[ApprenticeBuilder]

Excellent video,

Thanks for the link.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Neat video. I'm sure after the first dozen or so it might be as easy as it looks. I would caution, for those who don't know, the bandsaw used was not your ordinary wood working shop bandsaw. It had to be a metal cutter.
I find brazing rod to be a handy material for projects like this and others. Very durable stuff.

 

[user 922]

I'm sure you're right. I plan to try making one once I find a CD with Ravel's "Bolero" to play.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Didn't look at the video but you can cut brass on a wood bandsaw