Members Lindsay John Ross Posted August 26, 2010 Members Report Posted August 26, 2010 In days of yore I tried to buy brass buckles in Britain from a maker who told me not to even attempt anywhere other than in the EAST as , in his words " I have no idea just how they make them there. Its almost like they are using the spin cast method but with Brass" I have had a few samples over the years and they are made with precise perfection. Each one like the first. I have tried searching throught the internet but have come close but dont seem to be able to find a manufacturer of SOLID BRASS clip cornered buckles and Single bar Brass buckles. Any help would be wonderful. I live in Cape Town SA so importing is my only option. We would be using a few hundred a month or so I guess. - Thank you. Lindsay
Billy P Posted August 26, 2010 Report Posted August 26, 2010 Hey Lindsey, you might try Kevin at Springfield leather, in ST. Louis Mo., USA. I think the web sit is springfield leather.com. I hope this helps you and they are really great people to work with. Billy P Billy P SideLine Leather Co. Leatherworker.net/Forum
Members CampbellRandall Posted August 26, 2010 Members Report Posted August 26, 2010 In days of yore I tried to buy brass buckles in Britain from a maker who told me not to even attempt anywhere other than in the EAST as , in his words " I have no idea just how they make them there. Its almost like they are using the spin cast method but with Brass" I have had a few samples over the years and they are made with precise perfection. Each one like the first. I have tried searching throught the internet but have come close but dont seem to be able to find a manufacturer of SOLID BRASS clip cornered buckles and Single bar Brass buckles. Any help would be wonderful. I live in Cape Town SA so importing is my only option. We would be using a few hundred a month or so I guess. - Thank you. Lindsay Welcome to the forum Lindsay!
Members celticleather Posted August 27, 2010 Members Report Posted August 27, 2010 Welcome to the Forum, Lindsay! Here are a couple of UK buckle manufacturers that you may not have tried: http://www.fhtomkins.com/ http://www.berbo.co.uk/ When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody
Contributing Member UKRay Posted August 27, 2010 Contributing Member Report Posted August 27, 2010 Berbo's contact details were most useful, Terry. Ta! I've used FHT, Lindsay. No problems and good consistent quality. Check out their pdf catalogue. Ray "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Members celticleather Posted August 28, 2010 Members Report Posted August 28, 2010 (edited) You're welcome, Ray! I just remembered that Abbey Saddlery (http://www.abbeysaddlery.co.uk/) recently bought B B Stanley Brassfounders of Walsall, who also make brass buckles in the traditional way. It may be worth asking what buckle styles are available as a result of this purchase, or perhaps Abbey are just seeking to maintain the existing range. There's an article about the purchase at http://www.equestria...N-May-2010.pdf (on pages 30/31). Terry Edited August 28, 2010 by celticleather When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody
Members Lindsay John Ross Posted August 29, 2010 Author Members Report Posted August 29, 2010 Berbo's contact details were most useful, Terry. Ta! I've used FHT, Lindsay. No problems and good consistent quality. Check out their pdf catalogue. Ray Thanx Ray. Excuse the dimness but what is FHT and where do I find the pdf catalogue? Thanx for the response. Lindsay
Members Lindsay John Ross Posted August 30, 2010 Author Members Report Posted August 30, 2010 Thanx Ray. Excuse the dimness but what is FHT and where do I find the pdf catalogue? Thanx for the response. Lindsay [/quo Sorry. I just figured out FHT. Thanx Lindsay
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