Big Papa Leather Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Anyone know a source for a double prong mechanic's belt type buckle? Any help appreciated! Allen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Campchair Report post Posted September 23, 2011 Anyone know a source for a double prong mechanic's belt type buckle? Any help appreciated! Allen Allen, I have a gun shop where I fabricate a lot of parts. I have made these before for my own use and I'm looking for an excuse to meke up a few more. I usually use brass sheet; 1/8" (.125) thick, but I can do stainless steel also. How many do you need? Campchair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Man Report post Posted September 23, 2011 Allen, I have a gun shop where I fabricate a lot of parts. I have made these before for my own use and I'm looking for an excuse to meke up a few more. I usually use brass sheet; 1/8" (.125) thick, but I can do stainless steel also. How many do you need? Campchair Campchair, I'd like to get 10-12 of them if you're going to make up a batch. My preference would be stainless steel. Send me a pm or email with cost, etc. Thanks, Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Papa Leather Report post Posted September 23, 2011 Sent a PM to ya Camp... I'd be interested in 10 or so, but depending on the price maybe more. Either stainless or brass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbusarow Report post Posted September 23, 2011 Another 10 here. Stainless. You may have found a new sideline Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Campchair Report post Posted September 25, 2011 Campchair, I'd like to get 10-12 of them if you're going to make up a batch. My preference would be stainless steel. Send me a pm or email with cost, etc. Thanks, Kevin Kevin, Stainless it is - I have to go out of town the first part of next week, but I'll get on it ASAP when I get back. The design I usually make is where the backplate is narrower so they can be folded inside the end and the edges sewn to secure them. However, if you have another design, send photo. Q: What width? Will reply pm. Campchair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherimages Report post Posted September 26, 2011 I actually was talking to a fellow just last week about making a replacement for his Mechanics Belt. So, I'll take 10 also, if you're doing up a batch. But I'd be ok with just a couple for this job. I appreciate that you're willing. Thanks, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Campchair Report post Posted September 26, 2011 WOW!!!! Let me get back into town and I'll give this some serious sharp pencil consideration!! Also, if anyone has a particular type or design for the Mechanic's buckle they prefer, (I have seen a couple of different ones over the years,) send it or some good photos (It'd help to jot down some measurements, also.) and that would help. (It will be returned) The ones I last made (I believe I made a dozen or so..) were for a 1 3/4" wide HD belt for jeans wear. I have also made one up to fit a 1" wide extra stiff plainclothes gun belt. (Detective wore it behind regular dress belt, supporting inside pants holster. No, I wouldn't want to, but that's what he wanted...) I like to make them so they go about to the edge stitching so it won't "wiggle" with use and eventually wear the hook slots out. The 1 3/4" belt ones were about 1 1/2" wide; the 1" was 3/4" [if memory serves.] I'm an old burnt-out tool-and-die-maker turned Engineer that wants to be a gunsmith when he grows up (=Retires). Been doing the gunsmithing/holster/cases/making... whatever out of metal, wood, or leather in my spare time for about 40+ years now. Want to go back to doing it full time but on what I want to work on! I'll do a PM to each of you. Anyway, if these are just not anywhere on the market, it might be a good thing to make on a semi-regular basis. More = less expense. Also, see my other posts - I need that push-button oak-and-leather case lock mighty bad. If someone out there has an old raggedy fitted case for their 100+ Grand Purdy SXS "Bespoke" shotgun they have just been kicking around down at the country manor and the Butler is starting to complain about it always being in the way, well, here's your chance. Maybe we can trade. (Seriously, I DO need at least one on or off the case for copy purposes. I promise no harm will come to it. ) Campchair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Papa Leather Report post Posted September 26, 2011 I do mostly 1 1/2 belts. So something along 1" to 1.25" would be good. I could do some wider belts or grind them down to fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbusarow Report post Posted September 27, 2011 I do all 1 1/2" 1/8" on each side for stitching seems like it might be a little tight. I'd be more comfortable with about 3/16 on each side. Which would make the buckle 1 1/8" I'm just guessing though. Any of you who have done it and want to comment, please correct me! Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted September 27, 2011 Hi Dan, I just ran accross this. I will add my name to the list,,, however, I may only need 3 or 4 of them in stainless. My brother is an Auto Tech,,, & a new belt would be a great Christmas present. Please let me know. Ed,,, polarb1717@aol.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbusarow Report post Posted September 27, 2011 BearMan, campchair's the builder. I was just stating that I need them for 1 1/2" belts and how wide I think the buckle should be. Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherimages Report post Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Yeah, I do 1 1/2" belts also. So I'm with you on the 1" size buckle. Edited September 27, 2011 by Leatherimages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Papa Leather Report post Posted September 27, 2011 I'd prefer it made for 1 1/2" belts as well. I was stating that it could be made at a size to accomodate a larger belt and I would make it work. I can grind it down to fit. So one made at 1" is fine by me. Allen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Campchair Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Campchair, I'd like to get 10-12 of them if you're going to make up a batch. My preference would be stainless steel. Send me a pm or email with cost, etc. Thanks, Kevin Hey Fellows, Campchair here, I have had some sickness and serious "Elder Care" issues in the family, and I have had to give my all to this, but I have finally gotten some breathing room and I will get back on this ASAP. I made up some shop drawings while sitting in the hospital where i included some improvements I noted were called-for in the last "ready-made" Mechanic's Buckles I used. I am finally getting some time in which I can sit down and hammer out a prototype to check the fits, prong spacing, etc. I will go for a quantity of about 100 or so, and post a quote as soon as I can determine what my selling price can be. (Don't worry - I work pretty cheap. Quantity = less per piece. Xtras go into inventory. Field of Dreams principle: Make it and they will order...) It's been hectic, and the problems arose the day after my last post. But, again, I'm still on this and will post something real soon. BTW - these make fantastic belts for hunters. I started using one because I noticed the buckle on my former belt was scratching the hand-rubbed finish on my own rifle when it lay across my lap on the deer stand. The one I made for this belt was a Heavy-Duty model with about .5" long prongs made of .125" material spaced 1" apart. Bad thing is one of my hunt club members talked me out of it! (For a fee...of course...) Sincerely, Campchair Anyone know a source for a double prong mechanic's belt type buckle? Any help appreciated! Allen Hey fellows, see my latest reply at the bottom of this post. Campchair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Campchair Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Hi all, Campchair here, Apologies all around, but in addition to the "Eldercare" responsibilities I had before Christmas, another of my older realitives suffered a hemmorage that nearly cost him his life. We were in the ICU unit of the local hospital from about a week before Christmas, till about 2 weeks ago. He's now out and in rehab in the same facility as the first realitive. (Leave the first room, walk down the hall, repeat...) To put it mildly, my plate has been a bit full, and lately, my life has not been my own. However, I finished up the drawing for the Mechanic's buckle, and I am in the process of cutting out 50 in the shop. They are being made out of 300 Series Stainless Steel (NO rust). I made it with two in-line prongs about 1/4 In wide, with the plate 1 Inch wide X 2 In. long, and I believe it will do nicely for about any width or weight belt. The price will be $4.50ea. plus shipping. (Shipping is actual cost - I don't believe in the advertise cheap/ship high Ebay formula!) Anyway, I should have something to show you in about a week. Campchair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwillis Report post Posted January 17, 2012 Hi all, Campchair here, Apologies all around, but in addition to the "Eldercare" responsibilities I had before Christmas, another of my older realitives suffered a hemmorage that nearly cost him his life. We were in the ICU unit of the local hospital from about a week before Christmas, till about 2 weeks ago. He's now out and in rehab in the same facility as the first realitive. (Leave the first room, walk down the hall, repeat...) To put it mildly, my plate has been a bit full, and lately, my life has not been my own. However, I finished up the drawing for the Mechanic's buckle, and I am in the process of cutting out 50 in the shop. They are being made out of 300 Series Stainless Steel (NO rust). I made it with two in-line prongs about 1/4 In wide, with the plate 1 Inch wide X 2 In. long, and I believe it will do nicely for about any width or weight belt. The price will be $4.50ea. plus shipping. (Shipping is actual cost - I don't believe in the advertise cheap/ship high Ebay formula!) Anyway, I should have something to show you in about a week. Campchair Put me down for six. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted January 17, 2012 Ill take 4 please when you are ready. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elliot Report post Posted January 21, 2012 Would like to buy 5. PM sent Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Campchair Report post Posted January 24, 2012 I'd prefer it made for 1 1/2" belts as well. I was stating that it could be made at a size to accomodate a larger belt and I would make it work. I can grind it down to fit. So one made at 1" is fine by me. Allen Hey Big Poppa Leather, I have 50 Mechanic's Buckles being blanked out as I write this. 300 series stainless steel; 1" wide X 2.5" long. 2 prongs. Estimated cost is about $4.50Ea. Shipping is actual cost, your method as preferred. I'd like a minimum order of 5, if possible. Will have photos (hopefully) by end of this week. Sound OK? Sorry about the delays. Much illness issues. CAMPCHAIR Put me down for six. Thanks See below - Campchair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted January 24, 2012 I will take 5. PM sent Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcinnick Report post Posted April 5, 2012 Hey Big Poppa Leather, I have 50 Mechanic's Buckles being blanked out as I write this. 300 series stainless steel; 1" wide X 2.5" long. 2 prongs. Estimated cost is about $4.50Ea. Shipping is actual cost, your method as preferred. I'd like a minimum order of 5, if possible. Will have photos (hopefully) by end of this week. Sound OK? Sorry about the delays. Much illness issues. CAMPCHAIR See below - Campchair Do you have any more, I could use a few... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Campchair Report post Posted April 21, 2012 OK all, I FINALLY have 50 ready. Just "Private Mail" me your addresses and I'll drop them in the mail. I don't charge "handling fees" as I usually just use the USPS One-Fee gets it all and gets it there" envelopes. I've attached some photos. They are made of .130" 300 series Stainless Steel. They were laser cut so the edges are really good with no appreciable burrs. I'm deburring them anyway with some needle files; just my nature, I suppose. The prongs can be bent a tad more if the leather is a bit thick. The finished measurements are 1" wide X 2" long. The prongs are a hefty .250" wide, so they will accomodate a pretty good-sized "belly". Price is $4.50ea. + postage ($2.00?). Better order several as the postage is $2.00 on one or 20. I have the set-up perfected and can crank them out pretty quickly at 50 per lot with a couple of day's notice. And,..these were made 100% right here in Alabama, USA!! Sincertely, Campchair (And with apologies for being so tardy. Lots of water over the dam since April, 2011, when this first came up. Lots of loss, too) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted April 21, 2012 pm sent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Campchair Report post Posted April 23, 2012 Big Poppa,Have just finished up 50 buckles. See my latest post. Campchair Anyone know a source for a double prong mechanic's belt type buckle? Any help appreciated! Allen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
