Looking for belt buckle backs?

[Jack Graham]

My brother wants me to make him a wooden western belt buckle with turquiose inlay. I am having difficulty finding a source for a quality belt backing to go on the back of the wood to make it into a buckle. I found a cheap looking one ($1.49) on the Tandy Leather web site, but would like something better. Any ideas?

 

[Malcolm Tibbetts]

If you “Google†“round belt buckle blanksâ€, you should find what your looking for.

Here’s just one listing:

http://www.hhhenterprises.com/product_info.php?products_id=43622

 

[john lucas]

Check out lapidary suppliers. My Father in Law used to make all sorts of belts buckles with stones. It's been many years ago so I don't know where he got them but must have been from lapidary supply houses.

 

[Jack Graham]

Thanks to both of you. Jack

 

[DOCworks]

One more place you might try is esty.com and type in belt buckle blanks. They had some that appear to be just what you need.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/7330265...oduct&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=GPS

Just a thought.

 

[Jack Graham]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks.