Members JShapiro Posted August 23, 2022 Members Report Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) Hi, I'm looking at two different 1" nickel-plated roller buckles, one from Tandy and one from Buckleguy. The price difference at the quantities I need is over $2 each. Is the Buckleguy one really that much better? Opinions welcome. Thanks! Photo is the Buckleguy, download is the Tandy. I can't figure out how to get the Tandy pic to upload as a pic and not a downloadable file :/ tandy.webp Edited August 23, 2022 by JShapiro Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted August 23, 2022 CFM Report Posted August 23, 2022 the tandy roller buckle. I doubt there is much difference they all come from china now. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Doc Reaper Posted August 23, 2022 Report Posted August 23, 2022 Tandy is not what I picture when I think of good quality, I’ll bet when held in hand the buckle guy has a better feel to it. I go after feel the hardware gives to the hand, if it feels as light as a feather it won’t hold up as a working strap. But in the same breath if you are using it as a hair product or for a hat then feather weight is good Quote Doc Reaper
CFM chuck123wapati Posted August 23, 2022 CFM Report Posted August 23, 2022 i use buckles from Weaver leather haven't had one fail.https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/c/product/_z40_buckle_nickel_plated_1__00040_np_1/00040-np-1?cat_id=shop_now&node=roller_buckles Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted August 23, 2022 CFM Report Posted August 23, 2022 weird the link doesn't open to the buckle and for some reason there is no edit button anymore? but Weaver is having a 10% discount on hardware so have a look. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Northmount Posted August 23, 2022 Report Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, chuck123wapati said: weird the link doesn't open to the buckle and for some reason there is no edit button anymore? but Weaver is having a 10% discount on hardware so have a look. Link opens fine for me. Maybe your browser is blocking pop-ups or some other activity that has been set in your security settings. So many things browsers do now that I don't even try to keep up with what they are all doing now. Quote
Members TomE Posted August 23, 2022 Members Report Posted August 23, 2022 I use Weaver and Batz Corp for tack hardware. Mostly stainless steel and brass. I avoid zinc die cast and plated hardware for heavy use. Can see the plating chipping off after a few years in the barn. The brass and stainless look good for decades and are salvaged from broken tack. Quote
Members sbrownn Posted August 24, 2022 Members Report Posted August 24, 2022 13 hours ago, JShapiro said: Hi, I'm looking at two different 1" nickel-plated roller buckles, one from Tandy and one from Buckleguy. The price difference at the quantities I need is over $2 each. Is the Buckleguy one really that much better? Opinions welcome. Thanks! Photo is the Buckleguy, download is the Tandy. I can't figure out how to get the Tandy pic to upload as a pic and not a downloadable file :/ tandy.webp 8.02 kB · 6 downloads I have found the difference in quality great enough to make Buckleguy hardware the choice for me. I guess it depends on what you are making and who your customer is though. Quote
Members Leescustomleather Posted August 24, 2022 Members Report Posted August 24, 2022 And if it wasn't already confusing enough Springfield leather has a great selection of buckles at good prices and the quality is very good. Quote
Members JShapiro Posted August 27, 2022 Author Members Report Posted August 27, 2022 Great, I will go with the Buckleguy option, thanks for all your help! Quote
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