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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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  1. Timmmm

    Does anybody make these?

    by Timmmm

    I am going to make my wife a two prong mechanics belt. However, the reason why is she’s allergic to most metals pretty severely. The cheap one you see on Weaver and whatnot are nickel. Her worst one. I saw a post on here from 2011 that somebody made these out of brass. Anybody still make two prong mechanics belt hardware from brass?

    Cumberland Highpower
    Last reply by Cumberland Highpower,
  3. JDFred

    Aluminum rivets 1 2

    by JDFred

    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 …

    ClaimedVacancy
    Last reply by ClaimedVacancy,
  4. JackLeather

    Tubular Rivets and Caps, best sources, recommended Setter

    by JackLeather

    Hello, I'm a hobbyist looking for insight from those of you who have used tubular rivets in your leatherwork. My work is focused on attaching veg tan leather straps to canvas bags. I am not currently in a high volume production environment. Double cap rivets (set with hand tools) have proved to be unreliable (I accept that the issue is my skill in setting the rivets). 11mm tubular rivets, with caps, is what I have in mind. Who offers the best setter, tubular rivets, and caps for a hobbyist in a low volume production environment? Thank you for sharing your recommendations, insight and experience. JackLeather

    JackLeather
    Last reply by JackLeather,
  5. KillDevilBill

    Hardware help?

    by KillDevilBill

    Working on a new project, and I ran into the ole "what's this thing called" hurdle. Leather is going to be 1/2" wide, thickness to be determined on hardware if/when I can find this. Thanks in advance!

    Bobs Brassware
    Last reply by Bobs Brassware,
  6. Chakotay

    Sand casting my own conchos....

    by Chakotay

    I tried my hand at a new skill: sand casting my own conchos. I would say the process was a tad more difficult to learn than I expected. However, after a couple of lightbulb moments (a few actually), I was able to churn them out pretty successfully. These are cast in tin, which is easy to melt and work with. I plan on making them in silver eventually.

    Bobs Brassware
    Last reply by Bobs Brassware,
  7. Sewwhat

    Are there any alternatives to Tandy Glove Snaps in packs of 10 Please?

    by Sewwhat

    Hi All, I am looking to buy some new double end snaps. In the past I used to buy Tandy Glove Snaps (which have a button end on both back and front when fitted) in bags of 100. I stocked up when the Tandy shop in Northampton was closing but I’ve now run out and I can only find bags of 10 at Tandy Europe. Does any one have any suggestions where I can find a suitable alternative in viable quantities, or do you think using rivets instead of the tops/bottoms would work? Thanks for reading 👍

    fredk
    Last reply by fredk,
  8. DoubleKCustomLeathercraft

    Does anyone know where I can find this concho

    by DoubleKCustomLeathercraft

    I had a belt from Nacona leather.... maybe 20 years ago. It was leather with camo inlay and these 2 deer skull conchos. I kept them. Base this Keychain for my best friend and intended to make one for myself, but somehow my dad got it, and lost it. I really like the concho. I have a bit of a concho collection fetish and want to add this back into it. I have spent countless hours looking, tried contacting nacona and have come up completely empty handed. If anyone knows where, or if they're available I would appreciate the information. Thanks

    DoubleKCustomLeathercraft
    Last reply by DoubleKCustomLeathercraft,
  9. Joon1911

    Is The Dot Snapmaster Worth It? 1 2

    by Joon1911

    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

    fredk
    Last reply by fredk,
  10. Mocivnik

    Looking for belt buckle

    by Mocivnik

    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.

    Mocivnik
    Last reply by Mocivnik,
  11. DHauser

    Snaps for 1/4" (16 oz.) leather

    by DHauser

    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?

    Cumberland Highpower
    Last reply by Cumberland Highpower,
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