ruffwerkz Report post Posted November 19 Hi All, I'm working on a customer's vintage bag and wanted to know what this type of hardware is called. I've image searched it and nothing's coming up that's close to it. I might be able to re-use it but it's a pain in the ass to put back together. If I can't find a similar hardware, I might have to go to the Chicago screw or some type of domed screw in hardware since I'm not deconstructing the whole purse. I really don't want to make the hole larger and using a regular double rivet is also a hard task (the purse is super rigid and cracking on some interior parts). I don't have a rivet press that has a long enough arm to reach all the way to where the strap ends are. Any info that anybody might have is very much appreciated. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted November 19 Appearance is similar to a saddlery spot, except spots are secured with 2 prongs instead of a tack. I would sew the handle on the bag rather than relying on these decorations. Beilers Manufacturing and Supply sells brass, nickel brass, and chrome plated spots, hand held and machine setters, etc. Call them for a catalog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackDragon Report post Posted November 19 Will something like this work? https://www.buckleguy.com/b9788-antique-brass-round-foot-zinc-multiple-sizes/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffwerkz Report post Posted November 20 19 hours ago, TomE said: Appearance is similar to a saddlery spot, except spots are secured with 2 prongs instead of a tack. I would sew the handle on the bag rather than relying on these decorations. Beilers Manufacturing and Supply sells brass, nickel brass, and chrome plated spots, hand held and machine setters, etc. Call them for a catalog. Thank you TomE, I did suggest hand stitching it, but customer was insistent on getting it back to original look for his wife. Thank you for the referral Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffwerkz Report post Posted November 20 18 hours ago, BlackDragon said: Will something like this work? https://www.buckleguy.com/b9788-antique-brass-round-foot-zinc-multiple-sizes/ Thank you BlackDragon, I'll check that with Buckleguy, but it seems like it needs to be set like a rivet. Finding a work around on not using my press since it won't reach the interior, and I can't bend the bag body (super stiff and old). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted November 20 (edited) aren´t there domed Chicago screws? Maybe there are other styles but I just found this: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/639081610/10set-screw-rivets-15mm-dome-rivets Edited November 20 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffwerkz Report post Posted November 20 3 hours ago, Constabulary said: aren´t there domed Chicago screws? Maybe there are other styles but I just found this: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/639081610/10set-screw-rivets-15mm-dome-rivets Hiya Constabulary! I actually bought a bag of these, and the screws are too short. I might just revisit this again and source a screw with a longer post. I was able to "reuse" the old hardware, but more than likely won't last, customer is fully aware and will return if it does pop out. He just wants it to look the same. Purse has sentimental value to his wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
