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Rare Earth Magnets vs Non-Rare Earth Magnets There are two magnet families that consumers and hobbyists will most often come across: Rare-Earth Magnets & Non-Rare Earth Magnets.Before we dive in, know that here at Buckleguy, all we stock are rare earth magnets! The rare earth magnet family is derived from an ore mined mostly in China, from which Neodymium is extracted. Developed in the … read more

A Step-by-Step Guide to Fiebing’sThe Fiebing Company is known for manufacturing and developing high quality dyes, stains, finishes and leather care products in the USA. Fiebing’s has a vast array of products to help you customize your leather piece to your liking. Choosing the right products for your project can be daunting when first starting out, so we hope you will find this guide helpful!Befor … read more

Professional Edge PaintAbout: Here at Buckleguy.com we sell Professional Italian Edge Paints. This edge paint is best used on the edges of leather bags, belts, straps, and saddlery. This can also be used on synthetic materials, not just leather. We carry 16 standard stock colors, as well as a clear primer and glossy topcoat. These colors are sold in either 250ml or 1-liter bottles. We stock t … read more

Here at Buckleguy, we are distributors of a few different types of leather from different tanneries. We thought it would be beneficial to have some additional information on the different tanneries, as well as the different types of leather that we sell.Strap Cutting ServiceBuckleguy offers a strap cutting service for all leather. The sizes range from ½”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 1”, 1 ¼”, 1 ½”, 1 ¾”, and … read more

Who is Fil Au Chinois?J Toulemonde is the French manufacturer of Fil Au Chinois Lin Cable. They are a family owned and operated business, which began in 1847. Currently, the company has two production sites. One is the historical site that is located at Marcq en Baroeul, as well as the Barrois-Toulemonde factory that is located in Bondues. What is Fil Au Chinois thread?Fil Au Chinois is known … read more