fighttobreathe Report post Posted October 15, 2019 I’ve ordered one offs online, bought from Tandy, Hobby Lobby, private sellers on Etsy, but I’m looking to branch out! Anyone have any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizard of tragacanth Report post Posted October 15, 2019 I don't really have an answer for you. I mostly use Tandy. However, I am curious as to what you are looking for and I think that it would help others, help you, if you were more specific. Are you looking for more variety, better quality... what? nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted October 15, 2019 Buckleguy is where I end up getting most of my hardware. They usually have pretty good stuff. Shipping is usually a bit steeper than I like to pay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted October 16, 2019 I've been buying from Buckleguy ... They are a little more expensive than some others, but the big thing that I like is that their hardware is matched. If you buy antique brass snaps, they will be a very close match with antique brass buckles, etc. That can be a huge factor when making something with a variety of hardware in it. With some other vendors, they source from different suppliers and things do not necessarily match up well - at least not without a lot of research. - Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arashikage Report post Posted October 16, 2019 Depending on what it is, I order things from Weaver Leather. Especially when they have sales. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted October 16, 2019 i get hardware form https://www.strapworks.com/default.asp?sscid=a1k3_chaqi and my leather from slc leather .com buckles from e bay or amazon. hey arashikage the meaning of life is procreate and family philosophy of life is a smile on a dog dealing with stress. is a simple matter of mind over matter, if you don't mind,it don't matter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fighttobreathe Report post Posted October 17, 2019 Thank you, everyone! @wizard of tragacanth, I'm not looking for anything specific, I've purchased from Tandy, Buckleguy, etc. and was just putting this out there to see if anyone had any shops they'd like to promote or recommend. I'm always looking for new suppliers, ma and pa shops, or independent artists to support! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizard of tragacanth Report post Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) fighttobreathe... I see where you're coming from. There can be some hidden gems out there. nick Edited October 17, 2019 by wizard of tragacanth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainBlack Report post Posted October 23, 2019 This answered my questions. My specific hardware item are button studs. I'm looking for the type used in European and American military leather items from times past. Magazine pouches and leather bayonet sheaths. All Tandy has are screw post type. Buckle guy has the type with the anvil but they are huge and the finishes are too blingy. Looking for the type that have the burr where you can also cut down the length of the post with a Dremel if needed. There are some sellers on eBay from Ukraine and Czech Republic that have steel and aluminum but you just can't buy a couple and they don't supply the burr. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gary Report post Posted October 23, 2019 https://www.abbeyengland.com/sam-browne-stud-washer-7639.html In the UK but maybe worth a try. And with the £ worth less by the day it may be a bargain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainBlack Report post Posted October 24, 2019 Thanks Gary. Looks like they have many useful items! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenniferhu Report post Posted October 31, 2019 You could also check out Ohio Travel Bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
