Finding a buckle for custom bag
10-17-06 | 12:29 PM
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Finding a buckle for custom bag
OK, so I'm about to start my second (and third) custom bag(s) and the cheap plastic buckles I found to use on my first bag have proven to be really ****ty... anyone know where I can find some good, perferrably metal, buckles of some sort. ideally I would use a seat belt buckle, like a chrome bag, but I can't find any... I'm in the boston area and there are any car salavage or junk yards I know of... Maybe someone knows of something strong and durable I can get in the boston area or from a hardware store?
10-17-06 | 01:00 PM
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10-17-06 | 01:05 PM
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Check places that specialize in restoring old cars. year one and NPD come to mind. They should sell seat belts in various colors with the straps already installed. They might be a little more expensive, but you know they won't break.
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10-18-06 | 12:16 PM
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https://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=...local&ct=title
usually 5 bucks for belt and buckle. bring a knife
usually 5 bucks for belt and buckle. bring a knife
10-18-06 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dommer
https://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=...local&ct=title
usually 5 bucks for belt and buckle. bring a knife
usually 5 bucks for belt and buckle. bring a knife
10-18-06 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dommer
i wasnt trying to be a dick, i was just trying to help.
Thanks, now I just hope this **** comes out looking like a actual bag once I get done...
10-18-06 | 05:48 PM
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It'll be cool if you used a pair of hand cuffs as part of the latching mechanism for a buckle.
10-18-06 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
It'll be cool if you used a pair of hand cuffs as part of the latching mechanism for a buckle.
i dont know how you could do that without it being SUPER uncomfortable.
and to the OP, making a sling style bag is real way easier than it looks
10-18-06 | 10:04 PM
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Here's a slightly harder one. Anyone know where to dig up the sort of buckle you find on your seatbelt on an airplane?
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10-19-06 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Fugazi Dave
Here's a slightly harder one. Anyone know where to dig up the sort of buckle you find on your seatbelt on an airplane?
10-19-06 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Fugazi Dave
Here's a slightly harder one. Anyone know where to dig up the sort of buckle you find on your seatbelt on an airplane?
Or here.
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