Aurelie Report post Posted December 10, 2014 hello guys! I need your help on that one. I am not even sure what is he real name for that stuff . I am looking those kind of buckles on western bridle which allowes a quick change of the bit weaver does not sell them Have you any ideas where i can buy them? I would need that for a customer I include there a picture of it (sorry it is not terrific quality) if it is any help thanks Aurelie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted December 10, 2014 I've heard them called "quick change" buckles. I have a set of reins I got as a present with them. Whoever built the reins just used a metal "square" but I think a "D" would work OK too. Attach it to the back piece however you want (the reins are at home or I'd look to see what they did) cut a slot through the next piece that folds over and cut your tab to fit through the "D" or square on top of that. I hope that makes sense and helps! Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aurelie Report post Posted December 10, 2014 yes josh i exactly see what you mean and that was my plan "B" if i did not find them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldshot Ron Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Well, no one has commented on this topic for a while, but I would also like to know where someone can find the metal loop piece that the attachment strap goes through. I've repaired these headstalls before, and have always managed to make them work. However, I have a customer that wants me to build them a headstall with brass box loops, and brass tips on the 3/8" strap that goes through the loop. I figure I can use a hat band tip, but the box requires a flange on the bottom that is riveted through the bottom strap of the headstall. The loop is flat and wider than a plain wire loop, and can be engraved with a design. Someone out there has had to have to come across a source somewhere. I've checked many web sites (Hansen's, Montana Silver, etc.) but no luck. Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geneva Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Are you handy at making hardware?? No one makes these loops any more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldshot Ron Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Geneva, thanks for the reply. I was hoping not to have to spend hours trying to make something that I could buy for the price of a cup of coffee. But, I guess sometimes you have to admit defeat. Thanks, Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Report post Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) What do these loops actually look like? I've seen these headstalls with a d-ring fitting, which worked very well. This is somewhat similarhttp://www.parkecountyconnection.com/tackshackphotos/_125headstallquickbitdet2.gif and it looks like there's just a square tubing secured by a leather strap or so. Edited February 12, 2015 by Thor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbusarow Report post Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) I've made these with a leather loop. No need for metal unless the customer is insisting on it. It's been a while but I think I used 4/5 oz for the loop. It doesn't need a lot of srength. Dan Edited February 12, 2015 by dbusarow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrampaJoel Report post Posted February 13, 2015 Ron, maybe just buy some sheet stock metal of your choice. Cut your piece, bend it, and solder it. It doesn't require a lot of strength. I think it would work. Joel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldshot Ron Report post Posted February 13, 2015 Attached is a photo of the item that I am trying to find. I had an idea of fabricating something out of a long box slide; however, I haven't found any of those small enough (1/2"x1/2"x1"). The only box slides that I found were 1inch square (too big). Thanks for the suggestions. Ron PS the photo is a repair job sitting on the bench. Separate from my search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25b Report post Posted February 13, 2015 Attached is a photo of the item that I am trying to find. I had an idea of fabricating something out of a long box slide; however, I haven't found any of those small enough (1/2"x1/2"x1"). The only box slides that I found were 1inch square (too big). Thanks for the suggestions. Ron PS the photo is a repair job sitting on the bench. Separate from my search. Never seen those parts available anywhere before. If you really need them, McMaster-Carr has stainless steel square tubing in 1/2" x 1/2"...you could easily cut several of these with a rotary tool. http://www.mcmaster.com/#stainless-steel-square-tubing/=vw9bbz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Report post Posted February 13, 2015 Looks like U-profile soldert to a flat piece. That's not all too hard to make and fairly quick as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldshot Ron Report post Posted February 16, 2015 Thor, I've never soldered silver, so I don't know if it would be practicable to try. 25b I'll try McMasters. Weaver's has small square loops, but no small box loop stock. I figured I could cut down a box loop leaving a flange at the bottom and the loop for the buckle piece. We'll see. Thanks guys. Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) This piece could easily be cut from rectangular tubing. Its just 4 hacksaw cuts and 4 holes. Here is a link to buy it by the foot in stainless:http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-stainless-steel-hollow-tubing/=w7z63gmay have to get it plated after for brass or silver.Btw, this site is a goldmine for hardware and tool makers...... look around. Edited March 8, 2015 by TinkerTailor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldshot Ron Report post Posted March 8, 2015 Tinker, I looked at McMasters site a couple of weeks ago. They do carry box stock, and it just may work. I just haven't had time to pursue this item further. Thanks, Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25b Report post Posted March 8, 2015 This piece could easily be cut from rectangular tubing. Its just 4 hacksaw cuts and 4 holes. Here is a link to buy it by the foot in stainless: http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-stainless-steel-hollow-tubing/=w7z63g may have to get it plated after for brass or silver. Btw, this site is a goldmine for hardware and tool makers...... look around. Yeah, if you look three posts above yours, I recommended the exact same thing and exact same website a few weeks ago... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted March 10, 2015 Yeah, if you look three posts above yours, I recommended the exact same thing and exact same website a few weeks ago... True, I obviously missed that portion of your post. However, I still don't see where you suggested that he could have them plated silver or brass. I recall that i suggested it could be done with a hacksaw and a drill whereas you meantioned a rotary tool. I also added the fact that mcmaster also has many other things of interest in regards to hardware and tool making to the discussion. In addition, i linked to the page where the rectangular tubing is because the part he is making is not a square it is a rectangle. If you want to nit-pick.we can go there....or we can just be friendly. Its not all about who's idea it is, It is about SHARING information. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25b Report post Posted March 10, 2015 Yeah, but I gave him the best, fastest, and most practical options on material and procedures, so... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted March 10, 2015 Whatever dude, you win then... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted March 10, 2015 Play nice fellows. We are all here to learn and to share where we can. Thanks Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
