suedorade Report post Posted May 16 Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any advice about where I could find rivets (or better yet, Chicago screws) with attached swivel rings with diameters of 3/4" or more, preferably in a bright brass color. I'd also appreciate any feedback on if this hardware would be durable, or if it would degrade/stress the leather it is attached to. I've attached a visual example of what sort of hardware I am after. Example of smaller ringed chicago screw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted May 16 Check with these guys. Screw and Post Binding Manufacturer | Made in the USA (usbind.com) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted May 16 Might consider a swivel with 2 rings or squares. More to choose from at Weaver, Buckle Guy, Batz Corp, Bieler's Manufacturing. Could attach one ring to the project with a leather chape or loop. Stohlman shows examples for attaching buckles and rings in volume 1 of his case making books. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted May 16 15 hours ago, suedorade said: Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any advice about where. . . I'd also appreciate any feedback on if this hardware would be durable, or if it would degrade/stress the leather it is attached to. They don't degrade the leather or do it any harm. But they're not suitable for heavy use, only for the likes of a wrist-strap on a purse 15 hours ago, suedorade said: I've attached a visual example of what sort of hardware I am after. Example of smaller ringed chicago screw I use these and I find I have to replace the screw with a longer one and use a plastic washer under the screw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted May 16 17 hours ago, suedorade said: Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any advice about where I could find rivets (or better yet, Chicago screws) with attached swivel rings with diameters of 3/4" or more, preferably in a bright brass color. I'd also appreciate any feedback on if this hardware would be durable, or if it would degrade/stress the leather it is attached to. I've attached a visual example of what sort of hardware I am after. Example of smaller ringed chicago screw Had to dig but I knew I had some of these somewhere but can't remember where from. If you don't have any joy, come back and I'll find em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suedorade Report post Posted May 17 On 5/16/2024 at 5:32 PM, toxo said: Had to dig but I knew I had some of these somewhere but can't remember where from. If you don't have any joy, come back and I'll find em. These would be perfect! I would love to know where you got them, especially those that I've circled below: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeatherLegion Report post Posted May 17 (edited) I had mine custom made , the o ring is about 1.5in and they are screw back . I used them exclusively for dog collars . Anyone with a machine shop can make them for you Edited May 18 by LeatherLegion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suedorade Report post Posted May 18 6 hours ago, LeatherLegion said: I had mine custom made , the o ring is about 1.5in and they are screw back . I used them exclusively for dog collars . Anyone with a machine shop can make them for you This is my use for them as well haha. Could I ask what the price point of that was for you? I'm not looking to go into mass production so I'd be buying less than 15 of them, which may get expensive with a custom order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted May 18 9 hours ago, suedorade said: These would be perfect! I would love to know where you got them, especially those that I've circled below: I'll try to find them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted May 18 11 hours ago, suedorade said: These would be perfect! I would love to know where you got them, especially those that I've circled below: Haven't found them but narrowed it down to almost certainly, www.londontrimmings.co.uk Amazing place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suedorade Report post Posted May 18 8 hours ago, toxo said: Haven't found them but narrowed it down to almost certainly, www.londontrimmings.co.uk Amazing place. Well I couldn't find them there, but thank you for introducing me to this site! They sell lots of materials for other hobbies of mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suedorade Report post Posted May 18 Good news everyone, I have just remembered the world of cabinet ring pulls, which are particularly designed to fit thumbs haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeatherLegion Report post Posted May 18 16 hours ago, suedorade said: This is my use for them as well haha. Could I ask what the price point of that was for you? I'm not looking to go into mass production so I'd be buying less than 15 of them, which may get expensive with a custom order. Last batch i had made was 10-12 years ago...They were about $40/piece Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted May 20 On 5/18/2024 at 7:57 PM, suedorade said: Well I couldn't find them there, but thank you for introducing me to this site! They sell lots of materials for other hobbies of mine You're very welcome. Just wish I could take you to JT Batchelors in London. An old Victorian mews building that sells all the normal stuff, leather, tools, hardware etc but also with narrow aisles with dusty boxes full of inspiration that haven't been seen for years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
