Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas

EP24: The History of Buckleguy: How Hardware is Made, Sourcing Hardware and Leather

May 15, 2023 Phil Kalas, Nick Horween Season 1 Episode 24
EP24: The History of Buckleguy: How Hardware is Made, Sourcing Hardware and Leather
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Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
EP24: The History of Buckleguy: How Hardware is Made, Sourcing Hardware and Leather
May 15, 2023 Season 1 Episode 24
Phil Kalas, Nick Horween

The Inside Scoop on Buckles, Hardware, and Leather

In this episode, we sit down with Hugh Harriss, the 4th generation proprietor of Buckleguy. Hugh shares his insights on the history of leather, buckles, and hardware, the story of how Buckleguy got started, and the challenges of sourcing hardware and leather. He also discusses upcoming Buckleguy products, and offers advice on choosing the right hardware for your projects.

This is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in leathercraft, DIY, or simply wants to learn more about the world of buckles and hardware.

https://www.buckleguy.com/

0:00 Reconnecting

2:17 How hardware is created

9:20 Hardware is a challenge

17:03 How Buckleguy got started

30:22 Why brass?

39:14 Sourcing and selling leather

44:38 Dry splitting vs. wet splitting

55:29 Upcoming products

1:07:27 Favorites

Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life?  Ashland Leather has you covered.

Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather.

https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast

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Show Notes

The Inside Scoop on Buckles, Hardware, and Leather

In this episode, we sit down with Hugh Harriss, the 4th generation proprietor of Buckleguy. Hugh shares his insights on the history of leather, buckles, and hardware, the story of how Buckleguy got started, and the challenges of sourcing hardware and leather. He also discusses upcoming Buckleguy products, and offers advice on choosing the right hardware for your projects.

This is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in leathercraft, DIY, or simply wants to learn more about the world of buckles and hardware.

https://www.buckleguy.com/

0:00 Reconnecting

2:17 How hardware is created

9:20 Hardware is a challenge

17:03 How Buckleguy got started

30:22 Why brass?

39:14 Sourcing and selling leather

44:38 Dry splitting vs. wet splitting

55:29 Upcoming products

1:07:27 Favorites

Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life?  Ashland Leather has you covered.

Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather.

https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast

Watch on YouTube

Follow on Instagram

email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com





Support the Show.