Strap buttons on the cheap

If you are like me and are.. frugal [read: cheap] here is a great substitute for strap buttons -- assuming you use them

Hillman Brass Knurled Nuts 10-32 $1.75 from Lowes (US) and you will need to get the brass screws 10-32x1/2. Also $1.00

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-WY

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  • I was making a strap out of an old pair of Levi 501's.  Just the belt loop part when i realized if i put two together i didn't have to make button holes or buttons. Just drill a hole in the middle of the pants button. This guitar has had them for 20 years as you can tell.305819223?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024

    • love the jean's button idea... excellent!

       

  • I know some guys like to find new ways to do things and that's great. But if you buy your strap knobs at CGGitty's you can get 12 of them for $8.49 which works out to about $.70 per knob and that pretty damn cheap and it's the real deal besides. 

    And you're doing business with a great company like CBGitty. You can't lose305755549?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024 

  • OH man I have been over think this. Off to Lowes I go.

  • Good deal! If I may offer a another Lowes/Home Depot suggestion? Drawer knobs.

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    I think these were $1 each, with the screw included. A bit big, I know, but it certainly looks cool. Almost like neck bolts on the Frankenstein Monster.
  • HE HE HE. Me too.

    -WY


    Diane in Chicago said:
    I just like the word "knurled". Don't get to use that in conversation every day. Especially in conjunction with nuts.
  • I just like the word "knurled". Don't get to use that in conversation every day. Especially in conjunction with nuts.
  • Good idea Wes, I was just lookin at strap buttons on ebay last nite now Im goin to lowes !!!
  • sweet, simple, and cheap ;-)
  • great idea.
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