Help with hardware supplys

[MsDragonfly]

Guys,

Could someone recommend a good supplier for getting brass & antique brass D-rings and clips as well as chicago screws? I don't want to use Weaver leather as everytime I call there the girl can't read a ruler and her customer service is terrible, just a pain in the butt to call there.

We are having trouble finding a supplier who carries antique brass 1/2" and smaller D-rings and clips for them. I know someone makes them but can't find them. Tandy, weaver and ohio travel bag don't have want I need and all there D-rings are too big and toooo shiny. Any is much needed and immediately as i got some projects to get out soon. Thanks a bunch in advance.***Lisa

[Wyvern]

Ohiotravelbag.com You will have to call them and register. There is a $30 minimum order. But, they have just about anything you could want!

[MsDragonfly]

  Wyvern said:

Ohiotravelbag.com You will have to call them and register. There is a $30 minimum order. But, they have just about anything you could want!

Wyvern,

I do use Ohio Travel Bag and they are great to work with and know their stuff. However, they do not have some sizes or items that I need.

Thanks, ***Lisa

[MsDragonfly]

Well I decided to give Weaver's another try, however, I requested a different sales rep. Here name was Tonya. Now, she knew her stuff and was extremely helpful. ***Lisa

Edited February 4, 2009 by MsDragonfly

[ntex2000]

If you've still been unable to find the antique brass dees that you need, one possible solution would be to create them yourself. The following link is to a great web site I stumbled across that has DYI recipes for just about anything you can imagine, including the coloring of metal. The recipes are excerpted from what appears to be a book entitled, Henley's Twentieth Century Formulas Recipes Processes. A direct web link to the section on coloring metal is: http://chestofbooks.com/reference/Henley-s...ing-Metals.html. Good luck to you.