TrueGoon Report post Posted September 8, 2024 Can anyone identify what these two pieces of hardware are called? One is a pin that uses a lock to secure a collar/belt/strap. The other is a plate with two spikes and embeds into the leather. I am brand new to leatherwork. The pictures come from reddit user u/warm_vanilla_sugar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted September 8, 2024 The plate with spikes is a loop staple. Weaver sells them https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/15s4-loop-staples and Beiler's Manufacturing has smaller quantities. You can also sew the loop. Sewing and blocking a loop is a higher level of finish in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted September 8, 2024 The other is the padlock post from some thing like a 'Padlock stud + plate - to secure bag flaps etc.' Le Prevo sells them; 3rd up from the bottom on this page https://www.leprevo.co.uk/otherfittings.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrueGoon Report post Posted September 8, 2024 (edited) 7 hours ago, TomE said: The plate with spikes is a loop staple. Weaver sells them https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/15s4-loop-staples and Beiler's Manufacturing has smaller quantities. You can also sew the loop. Sewing and blocking a loop is a higher level of finish in my opinion. 5 hours ago, fredk said: The other is the padlock post from some thing like a 'Padlock stud + plate - to secure bag flaps etc.' Le Prevo sells them; 3rd up from the bottom on this page https://www.leprevo.co.uk/otherfittings.htm I could not for all the keywords I tried searching, locate these studs online before your reply. I agree that sewing the loops will look better, I may try this. Thank you both for your help. Edited September 8, 2024 by TrueGoon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
