Conway buckle as adjuster buckle on shoulder strap

[DeeAnna]

I'm thinking about using the conway for a shoulder rig using 4/5oz suede straps.

Would the conway buckle work for the suede as it would for veg tan or should I look to a different type of buckle? If so, what kind? A slider of some sort?

A conway will work with any leather, as long as you keep its limitations in mind.

The combined thicknesses of leather need to be about as thick as the internal gap in the conway. If the leather is too thin, there's the potential for the strap to work its way off the center prong.

The conways I use have about a 3/16" gap; that's about right for two 8 to 10 oz straps. I would think your 4/5 oz leather would have to be doubled to make a strap with enough thickness.

The leather also needs to be fairly firm so it won't stretch or twist easily in use. Again doubling the 4/5 would help in that department.

A single layer of the 4/5 oz chrome tan I've used (chaps, handbags, etc.) wouldn't work well for buckled straps. I would probably use good, firm veg tan or double and stitch the suede to make a strap with enough meat to be used with any buckle or slider.

--DeeAnna

[Shorts]

I see - thanks DeeAnna