Paracord project buckles?

[harvey_birdman]

Where do you guys get the small buckles for paracord bracelets and what not? And what size buckles do you use? I was thinking 3/8" or 1/2". Is this right? Is 3/8" to small? Is 1/2' to big? I'm really not sure. I have only made 1 bracelet, and I use a crab claw type clip on it. Let me tell you that thing is almost impossable to put on! I have also seen buckles with a whistle built in, but I could only find them in 1" with my Googlefu. Do they make smaller?

Sorry so many questions, but I have come to rely on you guys for intel.:27:

 

[bsred]

I got some here. They came fast, no issues.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360349426030

Forgot to mention I use the 3/8" buckles, they're just a bit smaller than a tight cobra weave.

 

[JOttum]

this site came up when I googled. Seemsok as long as you don't mind using paypal.

http://www.bucklerunner.com/

 

[plumberoy]

amazon 50 for $10

 

[econnofoot]

+1 for amazon far as size 3/8 will work but can be hard to buckle(least on me) I generally use 1/2"

heh just did one for someone and I was wrong I'm currently using 5/8" buckles I bought off amazon, not really sure how they are measured to be honest, cuz measuring across it it's about 3/4" where the male and female mate.

 

[harvey_birdman]

Thanks guys, I will get some from amazon, I don't do paypal.

 

[Longbeard]

Ditto on bucklerunner.com, I use 5/8 contoured.

 

[Survive]

second on ebay... here's a link for buckles that have the built in whistles
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/20-Black-Whi...aultDomain_0&hash=item20c0834674#ht_504wt_782

If you search "whistle buckle" with Google images you find lots of leads there too:
http://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isc...871l0l7884l17l17l1l1l1l0l249l1523l12.2.1l15l0

 

[RandallFlagg]

amazon 50 for $10

ebay 50 for 5$

 

[Finfanatic]

I got mine at USA Knife Maker Supply.

The more you buy, the cheaper they are.

http://www.usaknifemaker.com/buckle-contoured-side-release-38-p-2673.html

 

[Bushmonkey85]

I like using steel chain shackles for something super durable. You can pick them up at Home Depot for a buck or two. Sure it's expensive if you're doing a lot of bracelets, but pretty cool for just a couple.

 

[landscraper75]

I use ebay. You can get pretty good deals

 

[rnrfisherman]

Buckle runner has the stainless steel shackle type... and the whistle buckles... they are nice people to deal with and are from WI...

 

[grey wolf]

I got mine from old dog and cat collars I found.

 

[J3rider]

i get mine from my local army navy store....

 

[Gaidheal]

this site came up when I googled. Seemsok as long as you don't mind using paypal.

http://www.bucklerunner.com/

DO NOT USE THESE PEOPLE!

They are a complete SCAM. At best you *MIGHT* get part of your order.

Please google them and check for yourself... call the better business bureau and see how many complaints have been issued and ignored.

OMG - there is truly no worse company you could send money to.

 

[bearkat]

This is the site I buy mine from. Good service quality buckles.

I get ⅜ ⅝ and ½ sizes.

http://www.cdwplus.com/

 

[saustin1967]

Dollar Store dog collars

 

[MeadsJN]

Where do you guys get the small buckles for paracord bracelets and what not? And what size buckles do you use? I was thinking 3/8" or 1/2". Is this right? Is 3/8" to small? Is 1/2' to big? I'm really not sure. I have only made 1 bracelet, and I use a crab claw type clip on it. Let me tell you that thing is almost impossable to put on! I have also seen buckles with a whistle built in, but I could only find them in 1" with my Googlefu. Do they make smaller?

I got a bunch for my son at [url]http://www.campingsurvival.com/sirebu.html[/URL] -- several sizes and colors.

 

[iac]

This company http://na.itwnexus.com/contact-us ,apparently gives free samples if you need just a few buckes. Sorry if cut/paste didn't work out. Otherwise Google itw nexus

click on 'plastic buckles' to see offerings (under their 'search this sight' type 'whistle buckle' to see orange buckle w/ built in whistle).

click 'Contact Us' regarding free samples

 

[acara]

If you have a Joann's Fabric and Crafts or Michaels art's & crafts stores near you, they have them there.

Probably not as cheap as eBay/others, but you can buy singles & its instant gratification

I just purchased some Saturday, so the info's current.

BTW / FWIW .... Michaels actually had the complete paracord braclet kit by the registers (looks like new item they are carrying?) .... came in black, OD and Red/white/blue kits.

A little late for my needs, but may save someone else some time/effort

 

[Legend]

REI sells a whistle buckle.

 

[CKjeep84]

i ordered a few 3/8 and they were little small for a bracelet, i would go with the 1/2 inch

 

[B.Mauser]

Hobby Lobby now carry's these para cord buckles. They have small hanks of paracord now too.

 

[Bones01]

DO NOT USE THESE PEOPLE!

They are a complete SCAM. At best you *MIGHT* get part of your order.

Please google them and check for yourself... call the better business bureau and see how many complaints have been issued and ignored.

OMG - there is truly no worse company you could send money to.

That's pretty much been my experience with them just recently. They do not return phone calls, they do not answer E-mails and it took me over 3 weeks to finally get my order even sent to me. They have a good price on Stainless shackles, but their plastic 1/2 inch buckles are not suitable for paracord projects and I now have 100 of them that I cannot use. I've had better experience buying through Amazon and I buy alot as I am a vendor and sell this stuff.

 

[myers9984]

Got mine from amazon. 3/8 are good for bracelets on me.

 

[azone5]

I wish I had seen this thread before I ordered from the buckle runner. I placed an order and after three weeks had received nothing. I called the number on their website and they had never heard of the company. I re-checked the number and I had dialed the correct number as listed.