Turnbuckle bodies and turnbuckle assemblies with hook to hook, hook to eye, eye to eye, clevis to clevis, clevis to hook, and clevis to eye turnbuckle components. These plain turnbuckels are available in standard smooth texture and can be ordered raw with no finish. We also sell hammered black turn buckles and turnbuckles in various other finishes such as rusty metal, oil rubbed bronze, pewter and wrought iron patina. These turnbuckles are decorative and structural and are sold in 1/4" diameter, 5/16" diameter, 3/8" diameter, 1/2" diameter, 5/8" diameter, and 3/4" diameter. Our turnbuckles are suitable for furniture, tables, chairs, overhead beams and structural applications. For a unique, head-turning rustic look pair your turnbuckles with our hammered or twisted rod, or hammered eyebolts.
Turnbuckles – Collection FAQs
1. What are turnbuckles used for?
Turnbuckles are used to adjust tension in cables, rods, and structural bracing. They’re ideal for pergolas, timber framing, gates, railings, architectural features, and decorative tension systems where fine adjustment is needed.
2. How are your turnbuckles different from standard hardware-store versions?
Old West Iron turnbuckles are made from heavier steel with tighter threading, smoother adjustment, and optional rustic finishes. They offer superior strength and a more authentic, forged appearance than light-duty imports.
3. How do I choose the right size turnbuckle for my project?
Match the turnbuckle body size and thread diameter to your load requirements. Larger diameters handle greater tension. Ensure the eye, hook, or jaw end fits your corresponding hardware, rod, or cable.
4. What finish and texture options are available?
Turnbuckles can be ordered in natural steel, matte black, oil-rubbed bronze, or hand-distressed finishes. These finishes help them coordinate with our threaded rod, washers, bolts, and decorative iron hardware.
5. Are turnbuckles hand-forged?
Turnbuckle bodies and end fittings are machine-forged for strength and precision, while many finishes and textures are hand-applied by our American blacksmiths to achieve an old-world, period-correct look.
6. What are the lead times and where are they made?
Most turnbuckles ship within 1–10 business days, depending on size and finish. All decorative finishes and custom orders are completed in the USA at our Idaho forge.
