Belts

[maltess]

Hello, I have a good belt that I would lke to change the buckle for something slimmer and more simple, garrison style, the buckle I have now ia garrison as well but pretty shiny and sort of big. Does anyne know a place to buy good quality buckles on the web? I been looking but I only find suppliers for shops

Thanks a lot

[Max Power]

Ask James at obbigoodlabel. The ydisplay their buckles in the onlineshop. Maybe try hollows leather goods, they got nice buckles too.

[maltess]

I asked hollow already and he only sells the whole belt, I am looking at this other site you told me

Cheers

[maltess]

Nothing, They seem only to sell the whole belt too, changing the topic, For a natural tan belt I got as well, Do I have to use some kind of product to develop a patina or something, or I just start using the belt?

best regads

[injunjack]

I'd oil/wax it before use.
That'll keep most of the indigo coming from jeans off the belt.

[maltess]

ok, what kind of oil/wax should I use? I am ttally nw to this

best regards

[michaeljcr]

I like this one:

http://www.davidmorgan.com/product_info.php?products_id=1054

Can't afford it at the moment though.

[injunjack]

Just some leather-oil, colorless, or something like saddlebalm. Or beeswax.

Note. This will immediatelly darken the belt.

I have reingrease, natural and black, and saddlebalm to take care of my boots, leather jackets etc. For natural belt I'd use saddlebalm. ( I don't have beeswax at the moment)

[Max Power]

obenauf's leather, Red Wink Mink Oil or red Wing Boot Oil work very well for a patina.

[simonc]

On buckles I would search 1940's to 60's champion rodeo belt buckles, they are usually hand made and gold gilt and pretty special, otherwise I'd go for a basic retangle type buckle seen on J24 Buco biker jackets - all on ebay vintage mens accessories - hope this helps.  Simonc

[mvb]

couple of buckles:
http://clothing.shop.ebay.com/Belt-Buckles-/86647/i.html?_catref=1&_fln=1&_ssn=x-kaijin-x&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282

[simonc]

Here's an example: http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-BUCKING-BRONCO-WESTERN-BELT-BUCKLE-/260698333002?pt=US_Men_s_Belt_Buckles&hash=item3cb2d4df4a 

[riffblaster general]

all of my belts/buckles come from thrift stores, flea markets, antique/junk shops.  i look through old belts and try to find old brass buckles and stuff like that.

[J Cosmo Asp]

Great source.  I've been looking for that exact buckle for some time, but hadn't tried eBay.  I've got some 13-15 oz. cowhide I'm going to use for a new belt.  Pics to follow…

Asp

[Chris]

Well, they're not garrison style, but Tanner Goods sells some nice and simple buckles, you could try there.  If you are willing to go (much) higher in price, First Arrows sells some really lovely buckles, including a garrison style one.  Finally, I bought one from metalogical on Etsy.  If you have something particular in mind, Etsy is a good place to find interesting stuff, and you can sometimes get the sellers to custom make you a piece.

[injunjack]

@mvb:

couple of buckles:
http://clothing.shop.ebay.com/Belt-Buckles-/86647/i.html?_catref=1&_fln=1&_ssn=x-kaijin-x&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282

Sumi's a stand out guy, excellent Ebayer….

[guillaume]

if you want something nice and vintage i would say try at thrift shop or ebay.

[a.khan12390]

@mvb:

couple of buckles:
http://clothing.shop.ebay.com/Belt-Buckles-/86647/i.html?_catref=1&_fln=1&_ssn=x-kaijin-x&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282

JUST ORDered one of these babies, cant wait for it to arrive

[LandoCal126 0]

maltess, I merged your topic "where to find/ buy belt buckles into the already created "Belts" thread. Please start at the beginning of the thread as some of you questions might be answered already. Please use the search function to avoid creating duplicate topic thread. If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me. Cheers

[nooblet333]

Dam im liking that thick selvage!