Hardware and Accessories
Snaps, rivets, clasps, D & O rings, conchos and the like. Your project needs hardware that can handle the stress placed on it, and retain its appearance through the years.
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Hi, I was going to invest in a new snap setter for setting Pull the Dot fasteners. Is the DOT brand Snapmaster worth twice as much as the Pres-N-Snap tool? With all the anvils and the tool the DOT brand is over twice the cost of the the Pres-N-Snap. I don't mind spending more if I'm getting a better tool, but I hope someone on the forum has experience with both and can offer me some advice? Here are links: http://www.sailrite.com/dot-snapmaster-hand-press http://www.sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-Fastener-Tool
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Hey everyone, I've made this belt probably around 5-6 years ago, but I completely forgot, where I got these buckle packs from - buckle, the ring and the strap end. On the back side it's written MADE IN SPAIN and i also have it in vintage brass color, but can't figure it out, where I got it from. The dimension is metric (40mm) and not imperial. Tandy doesn't have it on site nor I have found it in bills from Tandy I've got. LePrevo from UK neither has them, so it's gotta be someone else selling them.
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Has anyone used aluminum rivet and burrs? I was in Tandy this weekend and saw some for sale, it got me wondering about their strength and durability. They were marketed as decorative which is what sparked the question. I really like using copper rivets they are pretty strong and give a nice look; however when used with stainless hardware it clashes. Aluminum would solve this problem. I know aluminum is a reasonably strong metal so I think they would be fine but anyone with experience using them that has any input would be appreciated. If it helps my intended application for these would be for attaching buckles onto horse headstall or show cattle halters. Thank you …
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OK, Im stumped. Need a snap or sam brown stud for a 16 oz. piece of saddle leather. Cant find anything longer than 3/8". Line 24's are way too short. Using it for a clients double headed axe sheath. Sheath is all 16 oz. Thoughts?
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I mostly make leather knife sheaths and I was trying to find a compact rivet to end the stitch lines. I like copper burr rivets, but the smallest available are still way too large. I have found a solution that works for me. Amazon sells assortments of metric copper rivets in flat-head and round-head versions. The range is 2mm, 2.5mm and 3mm shaft sizes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNCSHG3T https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNCT42XG I found the washers on McMaster Carr. They are sold as #1, #2, and #3 copper flat washers https://www.mcmaster.com/97565A111/ https://www.mcmaster.com/97565A112/ https://www.mcmaster.com/93661A112…
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You ever see a cool concho that you wish was a snap? I ground down the outer head of the concho screw to fit inside the snap head with a bench grinder and some filing. All it would need is a small drop of red locktight to make it permanent. This is going on the next knife sheath I make.
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A flea market guy sold me all this hardware this morning for $15. Only wanted the D and O rings. I guess I am caught up on ugly buckles, D and O rings till the end of time. Wondering what the items in the last picture are for?
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Hey just checking to see if anyone has recommendations for high quality grommet manufacturers? Looking for solid brass 4 mm grommets I.D. and 7.85 O.D.
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I'm looking for a source of these hook and eye closures. I had them on a raincoat when I was a child, and haven't seen much of them since. They're also sometimes seen on vintage galoshes. I saw them on someone's jacket recently (hence the 'Hook" and 'Eye' photos) and when I contacted the manufacturer they offered no help. I've found hardware called 'Fireman's Clasps' which are similar but not the same. What are these really called, and where might I find them?
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I am working on a truck belt and I am having difficulty finding the right hardware.I am trying to find a large heavy duty spring / halter snap. Ideally it would fit a 2” strap but I may be able to go down to 1 1/2 if necessary. It seems like the largest snaps I can find are 1”. Can anybody recommend a source for these?
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