Although I long ago figured this out, I truly appreciate this video. When I was a little kid - way before TH-cam - all the older guys at my school wore those oval buckles with the logo of their favorite rock group. A lot of the buckles had a neon design - like an early version of a hologram - and I wanted one of my own badly. I assumed that the buckles were permanently attached to the belts, until I noticed some guys with different buckles on the same belt. My neighbor had one, so one day when I saw him wearing it, I asked how it worked. He took it off, showed me how the snaps worked and let me try it on. It was way too long for me, so he even went in his garage and drilled an extra hole through the belt where it would fit me. That was a big deal for a little kid. I showed my parents. They promised one for my birthday. We drove out to a flea market where there was a vendor with all kinds of belts and buckles. He had those belt straps that could be cut to size. I got to pick out 2 belts that the vendor custom sized for me and 2 buckles (one set from my parents and one from my grandparents) so I could mix them up. They had enough slack that I wore them well into my teen years and when I outgrew them, I went and bought another pair from the same vendor. So thanks for the memories!
I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never worn a belt buckle before and didn’t know how to wear it. Got one today and thanks to your video I look damn fine. Thank you sir.
Another thing that people many need to know is that there are different sizes of buckle widths. If a person has a belt that tapers down at the ends or is not the regular belt width, they will need a buckle designed to fit the width size of the belt. Not all buckles will fit on all belts. Great informative video for people that a getting into wearing western wear/western boots.
Found some old buckles in my basement that my uncle used to own. a Liberty Bell one and a cowboy boot one now I just need a new belt to use them. Thank you for the demonstration.
Had a beautiful brown leather belt that had the screw system. The original buckle broke and I tried to fix it with super glue. It unfortunately didn't work so I ended up binning the belt. Greatest mistake of my life! (so far....) Thanks to you I won't make that mistake again. Thank you so much!
I love those Winchester and also the Colt Revolvers belt buckles from the '70s. Seems like everybody was wearing those way back then when I was in junior high and high school. I've got the brass versions of those. Wish they were more popular again. Keep wearing them!
4:14 I was wondering recently why my belt was starting to curve weird, makes sense now, never thought to even do this, gonna start wearing my belts the other way from time to time so they stay even
I had a really nice gun belt with the stitched back I wanted to put a buckle on, I cut the stitching, used a hole punch and put three Chicago screws in it. I picked up the gun belt for a few bucks at a yard sale and is now one of my favorites.
Western belts are an addiction I am up to like 14 belts ranging from $35-$65 and I change every buckle ranging from $20-$110. So careful a $50 belt can become a $100 belt if you add a good buckle. But looks great when you match it to your boots. Of course I have been buying for over many years. Belts are like any other leather item you need to clean and condition them once in a while and always buy a size larger than your pant size.
Now this makes sense to me. My belt is one I made myself from real leather and it happens to be setup correctly for this. I had assumed that It just went over the belts original buckle.
Bro… I’ve been stretching the metal clip on the buckle, and looping it in and squeezing it back in place 😭😭😭 I had the snaps kind of belt and didn’t know…. Thanks for this.
See my belt has the detachable thing but it would be to short to use an actual buckle like this on it plus it’s hornback print so that makes it even more complicated
Any tips for when your buckles post on the rear (that goes into the belt holes) is too thin and just falls out? Will I need a post with a right angled hook on the end, like some buckles I've seen?
I’ve always known how to switch out a belt buckle but I got a really large one as a gift and although the backing looks the same and it fits with snaps, it looks loose and crooked when I try to wear it. Any advice for keeping this oversized belt buckle straight and tight or will I need a separate belt?
When you change your belt around could you make the belt buckles thin make the belt and the belt buckle look clean and sharp have you seen the car rims when they spend could you do that to a belt buckle
I asked for a new belt with snaps or screws but my parents said to just use my belt which doesn’t have screws or snaps and to put it on normally and to just slide the belt buckle in before you tuck the end of the belt
Hey are chinese belts are okay or the american made leather better.? I recently got two belts for one Australian dollars each and they are chinese made and seem to be decent qaulity. thanks for help. really love the vids
I have a snap buckle and a problem with the wire loop, the link between the buckle and the belt. Firstly, the correct name for the wire loop, second where can purchase one.
I wish there was a way to attach my buckle to my new belts. I bought some Kore Essentials belts 😉. Anyways they’re ratchet style with no holes. I got tired of the holes not giving me the adjustments I needed.
When switching your belt around to wear it evenly, instead of mentioning the buckle will be upside down...just buckle it upside down...no more upside down.
I have a gorgeous sterling belt buckle with a horse motif, but none of the belts I have will hold it because the peg just pops right out. It's thin and has no curve to it, unlike the ones you show in this video. Is there a quick fix to this by any chance?
Love my belt buckles, I could easy end up with a large collection of them. Getting belts that take them isn't always easy in the UK. I do love the Noble Apothecary belts, they look like they would last a life time.
Nah you can put a belt buckle on most belts without cutting it up like that. Maybe I should make a tutorial video about it. I’ve put them on dress belts before.
Please do not be so judgmental towards people about things like this. It seems like common sense to us that know how it works but if a person has never encountered this type of thing in their life that person could easily have questions regarding it. What is easy for some of us may not be easy for others. For instance, just because you know how to attach a western buckle to a belt does not mean that you know how to attach a kilt buckle to a belt.
You maybe correct in a lot of cases; however, if a person hasn’t seen a buckle attached to a belt they may not be aware of how they work. If a person has always had a regular sewn on buckle, they may have no idea that a person needs a belt with snaps or screws on it. People who have never seen the back of a western buckle could not be expected to know exactly how they are held on a belt. People may assume that they have to be sewn on just like their other buckles.
Great video, didnt even realise screw rivet belts were a thing! Definitely upgrading my snap closure. That Nobleman's Apothecary belt looks stunning too definitely picking one up!
Although I long ago figured this out, I truly appreciate this video. When I was a little kid - way before TH-cam - all the older guys at my school wore those oval buckles with the logo of their favorite rock group. A lot of the buckles had a neon design - like an early version of a hologram - and I wanted one of my own badly. I assumed that the buckles were permanently attached to the belts, until I noticed some guys with different buckles on the same belt. My neighbor had one, so one day when I saw him wearing it, I asked how it worked. He took it off, showed me how the snaps worked and let me try it on. It was way too long for me, so he even went in his garage and drilled an extra hole through the belt where it would fit me. That was a big deal for a little kid. I showed my parents. They promised one for my birthday. We drove out to a flea market where there was a vendor with all kinds of belts and buckles. He had those belt straps that could be cut to size. I got to pick out 2 belts that the vendor custom sized for me and 2 buckles (one set from my parents and one from my grandparents) so I could mix them up. They had enough slack that I wore them well into my teen years and when I outgrew them, I went and bought another pair from the same vendor. So thanks for the memories!
I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never worn a belt buckle before and didn’t know how to wear it. Got one today and thanks to your video I look damn fine. Thank you sir.
Another thing that people many need to know is that there are different sizes of buckle widths. If a person has a belt that tapers down at the ends or is not the regular belt width, they will need a buckle designed to fit the width size of the belt. Not all buckles will fit on all belts. Great informative video for people that a getting into wearing western wear/western boots.
Found some old buckles in my basement that my uncle used to own. a Liberty Bell one and a cowboy boot one now I just need a new belt to use them.
Thank you for the demonstration.
Good topic! Having a belt with a nice buckle can add to your look & wardrobe. Ive got a collection of belts & buckles myself.
Had a beautiful brown leather belt that had the screw system. The original buckle broke and I tried to fix it with super glue. It unfortunately didn't work so I ended up binning the belt. Greatest mistake of my life! (so far....) Thanks to you I won't make that mistake again. Thank you so much!
I love those Winchester and also the Colt Revolvers belt buckles from the '70s. Seems like everybody was wearing those way back then when I was in junior high and high school. I've got the brass versions of those. Wish they were more popular again. Keep wearing them!
4:14 I was wondering recently why my belt was starting to curve weird, makes sense now, never thought to even do this, gonna start wearing my belts the other way from time to time so they stay even
Depends on the belts AND buckles - some belts need to double back on itself after passing through the buckle.
I had a really nice gun belt with the stitched back I wanted to put a buckle on, I cut the stitching, used a hole punch and put three Chicago screws in it. I picked up the gun belt for a few bucks at a yard sale and is now one of my favorites.
Western belts are an addiction I am up to like 14 belts ranging from $35-$65 and I change every buckle ranging from $20-$110. So careful a $50 belt can become a $100 belt if you add a good buckle. But looks great when you match it to your boots. Of course I have been buying for over many years. Belts are like any other leather item you need to clean and condition them once in a while and always buy a size larger than your pant size.
Now this makes sense to me. My belt is one I made myself from real leather and it happens to be setup correctly for this. I had assumed that It just went over the belts original buckle.
i was looking at my belt and gently tugged at the snaps but hey didnt come loose and i was afraid of breaking my belt but thank you!!
1:03 that’s a sick ass Winchester belt buckle
Thanks for the sharing. I am planning to get vintage buckle soon, looks super fun as it is changeable as explained. 😊
Ok, this explains it. I didn't realize I needed a special belt.
Very helpful and informative! Thank you!
Thanks for the knowledge from a dude in the city
Bro… I’ve been stretching the metal clip on the buckle, and looping it in and squeezing it back in place 😭😭😭 I had the snaps kind of belt and didn’t know…. Thanks for this.
See my belt has the detachable thing but it would be to short to use an actual buckle like this on it plus it’s hornback print so that makes it even more complicated
Thanks for the video. Any other ultra runners here after earning their 100-mile buckle? 😅
Thanks for your help.
Did I subscribe after he said Boise, Idaho? Maybe
I call those Chicago screws. Never heard of screw rivets but i know exactly what u mean.
Any tips for when your buckles post on the rear (that goes into the belt holes) is too thin and just falls out? Will I need a post with a right angled hook on the end, like some buckles I've seen?
I’ve always known how to switch out a belt buckle but I got a really large one as a gift and although the backing looks the same and it fits with snaps, it looks loose and crooked when I try to wear it.
Any advice for keeping this oversized belt buckle straight and tight or will I need a separate belt?
When you change your belt around could you make the belt buckles thin make the belt and the belt buckle look clean and sharp have you seen the car rims when they spend could you do that to a belt buckle
I asked for a new belt with snaps or screws but my parents said to just use my belt which doesn’t have screws or snaps and to put it on normally and to just slide the belt buckle in before you tuck the end of the belt
Hey are chinese belts are okay or the american made leather better.? I recently got two belts for one Australian dollars each and they are chinese made and seem to be decent qaulity. thanks for help. really love the vids
I've always wanted to know
I have a snap buckle and a problem with the wire loop, the link between the buckle and the belt. Firstly, the correct name for the wire loop, second where can purchase one.
I have a belt with screws and I love it.
I wish there was a way to attach my buckle to my new belts. I bought some Kore Essentials belts 😉. Anyways they’re ratchet style with no holes. I got tired of the holes not giving me the adjustments I needed.
Im putting an antique belt buckle on a leather belt like in the video, but the nub doesn't stay in the hole very much. Should i drill the hole bigger?
Hi have you tried square neck dobro guitar? For your song writing skills?
some of my belts comes with a hoop. If I'm wearing it with a buckle, do I still need the loop?
Would the part that side of belt with snaps be on left or right for males?
Great video man keep it up
Very informative! What would be the standard width for a snap on belt?
Awesome.. Anyone help me, How can I purchase the cowboy bucks belt ? (I am in South India)
When switching your belt around to wear it evenly, instead of mentioning the buckle will be upside down...just buckle it upside down...no more upside down.
Nice buckles! 👍
So do the snaps have to show when the belt is on?
Can you recommend a decently priced snap belt
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Love videos like this :)
Does anyone recommend a certain belt? I don’t want to be stuck buying bad quality ones. Thank you
Got a belt with a buckle tonight but the buckle is put together n can't take off n there's no holes . I'm confused. It from temu. Please help?
I wish there’s a tutorial on making belt buckles
Nice
I have a gorgeous sterling belt buckle with a horse motif, but none of the belts I have will hold it because the peg just pops right out. It's thin and has no curve to it, unlike the ones you show in this video. Is there a quick fix to this by any chance?
Take it to a cobbler.
So what’s the secret to putting the screw back on the buckle
all you'd have to do is to rip the seams, but you'd have to sew it back.
Mine has a problem every time i bend down the buckel comes out of the belt is that normal or did i do it wrong? 😂
Спасибо
I cant find any tutorials for the kind that screw on
Love my belt buckles, I could easy end up with a large collection of them. Getting belts that take them isn't always easy in the UK.
I do love the Noble Apothecary belts, they look like they would last a life time.
I get my belts from Boot Barn, those are usually made to have the buckle changed out
I can take the buckle off but I can't put it on again correct.
Nice buckles.. how much
You see them on ebay
Nah you can put a belt buckle on most belts without cutting it up like that. Maybe I should make a tutorial video about it. I’ve put them on dress belts before.
If one needs a tutorial on changing a belt buckle, I have concerns about their ability to operate a firearm, a car…and a can opener.
Please do not be so judgmental towards people about things like this. It seems like common sense to us that know how it works but if a person has never encountered this type of thing in their life that person could easily have questions regarding it. What is easy for some of us may not be easy for others. For instance, just because you know how to attach a western buckle to a belt does not mean that you know how to attach a kilt buckle to a belt.
And somehow you ended up watching a video on how to change a belt buckle…🤠
I think people would figure it out on their own 20 secs in, but a great vid 😂
You maybe correct in a lot of cases; however, if a person hasn’t seen a buckle attached to a belt they may not be aware of how they work. If a person has always had a regular sewn on buckle, they may have no idea that a person needs a belt with snaps or screws on it. People who have never seen the back of a western buckle could not be expected to know exactly how they are held on a belt. People may assume that they have to be sewn on just like their other buckles.
@@WesternWearEnthusiast guess so, yeah.
Great video, didnt even realise screw rivet belts were a thing! Definitely upgrading my snap closure. That Nobleman's Apothecary belt looks stunning too definitely picking one up!
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