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 Folks, I have an old Defiance brand hand press / arbor press I'm refurbishing. When I acquired it, I found a piece of tubular fabric stuffed into the area between the threaded end of the pin and the disc that was cracked. See pics... Big crack! When I unscrewed the disc from the pin, the fabric came out and I found that the disc will not even screw in at all with the stripped end and the cracked disc. There goes my good deal. LOL. Somewhere somebody has to pay!!! That'll be me! Hopefully some of you are familiar with the machine and can help me out. I know where I can find parts and plan to order soon. However, the weird thing is that none of the Selle…
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While sorting and taking some photo's of the 2000 plus bits and pieces I started to notice some of the Rolinda attachments had a small gold tag on the label. I thought this was interesting since the company is out of Taiwan, Rolinda Enterprise Co. Ltd, that started up around 1979. So those items had to be produced between 1979 and 1987. All the attachments are for industrial sewing machines ranging from 1/4" to 5 1/2" like edge binders / hemmers, etc with 90 percent still in their original boxes from companies like Suisei , Golden Eagle and Rolinda. kgg
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Spring clip
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Hello, I got a bunch of these spring clips, but they dont have a rivet hole. Can I use them for sheaths? I cant figure out how to secure them in leather properly. Thanks
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I could use some help on which snaps to buy and how to best install them. I've tried Sailrite snaps and a Tandy Craftool and had occasional luck, and I have this old FH Smith Universal riveter device but I'm not sure I'm using it correctly or with the right bits/inserts. I'd love to use this since it seems well built, but I can't come up with a combination of bits and crushing strength to set snaps, if there is one (see pic). Right now I'm making tool holders/protectors and flask covers, and I'd like something more elegant for snaps - or at the least, reliable. So, do you use one of these, or can you point me to how to select the proper bit and use it properly? …
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I do projects that are both leather and material. KAMsnaps seems to be the quality product for bagmakers. I’ve heard fans of the Buckleguy. For those that have used both companies/presses what did you like or dislike? Range of application?
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friction swivel used for a fire axe scabbard, Cant find them anywhere. Fireinnovations.com has a similar swivel, but it is not friction. Thanks in advance!
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Granite pieces 1 2
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Going to try some carving and stamping. Looking around at what folks were using. Didn't really want to spend too much money on a piece of granite. Drove by a custom counter top shop. Stopped and asked if I could buy a piece of cut out or scrap. After I explained what I wanted it for he showed me his dumpster. He said take what I want as he has to pay to have it hauled away. I offered again to pay, he said no. Then I went into his dumpster...this is what I have now. Very nice smooth pieces. Never hurts to ask!!
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I have searched everywhere and I can't seem to come up with a vendor who carries 4 inch roller buckles OTHER than the one model that Weaver carries. I can get by with their Stainless Steel version for now but I have had several requests for black and even brass buckles for weightlifting belts. Anyone know of anywhere I can look to maybe find some? I've emailed a couple hardware websites and been told to search Amazon..... already tried that route! Thanks for any help!
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Hey Everyone! I have been using the same line 20 button snaps for a few years now and have been disappointed to one degree or another every time I have used them. They are easily unbuttoned and unreliable. Do you have any suggestions on where I can find good button snaps? What do you use?
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