Adjustable shackles for 550 bracelets, non Chinese?

[Dr Heelhook]

I'm planning on starting to make paracord bracelets on a small scale. Is there any good place where I can buy adjustable shackles online? Preferably made in the USA, but any country but China is interesting.

 

[Dr Heelhook]

Anyone?

 

[nickortizzle1035]

have you checked out any boating supply stores?

 

[Dr Heelhook]

have you checked out any boating supply stores?

To be honest, I haven't. Boating stores often have shackles, but I somewhat doubt that they would carry the kind with adjustable opposing link that I'm looking for, which is specially made for survival bracelets. It is also usually more economic to order online. They are fairly easy to get a hold of if you order from China, but I would prefer not to do that for political reasons (not gonna start a discussion there). Thank you anyway for the reply.

 

[nickortizzle1035]

can you post a pic of the shackles you are speaking of? I usually use mini side release buckles when I make my bracelets. Im assuming this type of shackle is not what you are looking for?

 

[Arugess]

Do you mean metal shackles or ITW Nexus side-release buckles? SupplyCaptain has both along with all sorts of other goodies and they're located in NY State.

Stainless Steel Bow Anchor Shackle:
http://supplycaptain.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=745

5/8" ITW SR Buckles Slightly Curved:
http://www.supplycaptain.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_ID=651&ParentCat=30

 

[Dr Heelhook]

Sorry, maybe I wasn't clear enough on the description, this is what I'm after: