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

The Inside Scoop on Buckles, Hardware, and LeatherIn 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 Reconnecting2:17 How hardware is created9:20 Hardware is a challenge17:03 How Buckleguy got started30:22 Why brass?39:14 Sourcing and selling leather44:38 Dry splitting vs. wet splitting55:29 Upcoming products1:07:27 FavoritesNeed 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/fullgrainpodcastWatch on YouTubeFollow on Instagramemail questions to [email protected] the show