MtlBiker Posted October 26, 2023 Report Posted October 26, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 10:43 AM, fredk said: I don't think it would work on trolleys here. They have a plastic slide in tray in which you put in a coin or token. Pushing in the tray releases the chain on the other end. But mostly we have gone coin-free, with auto-lock wheels on the trolleys Expand You folks talking about "trolleys"... to me, a trolley is a street car. A transportation device. Are you talking about what we here call a "shopping cart"? Quote Current machines: Janome HD3000 and Skyline S5, Consew 206RB-5, Singer Profinish serger, Techsew 2750 PRO, Sailrite LSZ-1 Premium, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Contributing Member fredk Posted October 26, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted October 26, 2023 On 10/24/2023 at 6:17 PM, Klara said: . . . (for shopping caddies). . . Expand On 10/26/2023 at 10:43 AM, fredk said: . . . trolleys . . . Expand On 10/26/2023 at 12:29 PM, MtlBiker said: . . . "shopping cart" . . . Expand Same thing in three different countries Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Wepster Posted October 26, 2023 Members Report Posted October 26, 2023 On 10/24/2023 at 6:17 PM, Klara said: This is my new keychain with a 50-cent piece inside (for shopping caddies). I know it's not beautiful, but it might do the job. Or not, if the flap, which I have made without any fastener, doesn't stay closed in long-term use. What could I use for a very flat fastener? My snaps are all pretty high (and don't close securely, cheap stuff), so are Sam Brown studs. Velcro would have to be sewn on and thus look ugly on the outside of the flap, besides I don't think that Velcro and pocket lint are a good combination. Any sort of buckle is right out. Is there anything left short of making the flap longer and narrower and pushing it through a loop sewn to the pocket? Expand I might have (though the flap is much nicer), extended the sides past the coin, enough to put a snap in. it would be similar in shape to the ring portion. Or, folded over where you have the fold, and snap near the ring, thus only two thicknesses, rather than 3 plus a snap. Quote
Members Klara Posted October 27, 2023 Author Members Report Posted October 27, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 7:17 PM, Wepster said: I might have (though the flap is much nicer), extended the sides past the coin, enough to put a snap in. it would be similar in shape to the ring portion. Or, folded over where you have the fold, and snap near the ring, thus only two thicknesses, rather than 3 plus a snap. Expand Took me a minute to get the first part, and still haven't understood the second possibility. But it gave me another (?) idea: Using the snap on the keyring for holding a pouch closed (without flap, just the two long sides). I believe that should work to stop the coin from falling out. Though the closure-less version survived its first trip just fine. And strictly speaking I don't need more than one keychain (all my other keys are already equipped with useful accessories: Mini-Victorinox, mini-Leatherman, mini-compass, -thermometer and light....) Quote
Members Wepster Posted October 27, 2023 Members Report Posted October 27, 2023 What you are saying is similar to my second idea. I will make another attempt at my first idea. 2 pieces of leather, sort of symetrical in shape, round with tabs opposite each other. stitched halfway round the circle to the key ring, continuing back to other side (opposite half of circle). then just a snap on tab opposite key ring tab. I too have a tiny light and a Vicorinox Manager (like having the pen and sissors) on my key ring. I use these fishing clips instead of the split ring. Easier to get on and off (some places do allow even the smallest knife) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0895SKN8V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 I use larger version on larger SAK. got idea from someones youtube channel, do no recall whose. Quote
Members Klara Posted December 27, 2024 Author Members Report Posted December 27, 2024 Update: I am still using my little coin pouch without any fastener at all. The leather is stiff enough to not curl up and the flap bein sewn on instead of folded over makes a difference. Quote
toxo Posted December 27, 2024 Report Posted December 27, 2024 On 12/27/2024 at 6:52 PM, Klara said: Update: I am still using my little coin pouch without any fastener at all. The leather is stiff enough to not curl up and the flap bein sewn on instead of folded over makes a difference. Expand You could just re-shape the flap (or sew on another piece) into a finger and sew on a small keeper to slide it in. Quote
Members Klara Posted December 27, 2024 Author Members Report Posted December 27, 2024 (edited) No need, it works as it is. The big advantage of making things only for me (and not for sale or as presents) is that there's no need for perfection. Sh*t, in typing that I get the idea that such little keychains would be a great welcome present for sighthound races... I didn't need that idea! Edited December 27, 2024 by Klara Quote
Members SUP Posted December 27, 2024 Members Report Posted December 27, 2024 For such small items, I just stick on the spot shaped Velcro fasteners - hook and loop, I believe they are called. I use good glue though. The glue on these is abysmal. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
Members DJole Posted December 27, 2024 Members Report Posted December 27, 2024 On 10/26/2023 at 12:54 PM, fredk said: Same thing in three different countries Expand And to add to the confusion, the industry term for them is a "Baskart".... ;-) Quote \D. Jole \ --> <http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Publications/Leather/Lindex.htm>
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