What are the best brick and mortar shops for DIY supply?

[cvandervort]

Anyone have favorite spots for things like buckles, webbing, cloth, g hooks, etc?

Call me a cheapskate, but I hate paying $5 shipping for a special clip, when I could be helping a local biz out...

I'm in Washington, but I suppose others in different states may have the same question.

 

[couesbitten]

Don't know exactly where you're located, but I would think that these guys have a lot of whatever it is you're looking for.

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/

 

[ndbwhunter]

Most of the local sewing/upholstery shops will have some of the stuff you're looking for. Only downfall is that they typically don't carry the type of stuff that I would rely on while using my hunting gear. Hobby Lobby, Joann Fabrics, etc. ripstopbytheroll and diy gear supply are my go-to suppliers for all of my gear builds. Plan your projects wisely and you'll get better supplies at cheaper prices. I like supporting my local shops too, but if they can't get what I want I need to look elsewhere.

 

[mtnrunner260]

Another place you can look is at army surplus stores. We have a really nice one here. They won't have the latest buckles but have a lot of stuff usually.

 

[WoodBow]

I will second the army surplus stores. I got webbing and buckles from mine. But im a big fan of ebay. You can get great prices and often free shipping.

 

[Hunt'nFish]

I'm in Portland, OR and my local sources are Rose City Textiles and the Mill End Store..... Ace Hardware, Sgt. Gators, Joanns, Fabric Depot, The Craft Warehouse, Home Depot and even Goodwill.
Hunt'nFish

 

[Travis Bertrand]

Milspecmonkey.con

 

[roy...s]

I'll second the Seattle Fabric. If you walk into the store looking to buy a single buckle or strap, good luck resisting all the great stuff they have.

I've gotten some awesome deals on Gortex and Cordura remnants for a couple projects there.

 

[cvandervort]

Good call on seattle fabric, guys! Didn't even know they existed!

Ill have to take a detour home from work this afternoon !

 

[zeroforhire]

Owfinc.com


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[sodaksooner]

Hobby lobby has good stuff if you have those around. Might be more of a southern thing though.

 

[jmez]

The craft section at a Wal Mart store has all kinds of straps and buckles.