Double cap heavy duty brass rivets

[ruthless]

I'm looking for some heavy duty double cap brass rivets [not gilt] with a 10mm post. Preferably from an Australian supplier. I've tried Birdsalls and Leffler already.

[tonyc1]

I'm looking for some heavy duty double cap brass rivets [not gilt] with a 10mm post. Preferably from an Australian supplier. I've tried Birdsalls and Leffler already.

If you find some, Ruthless, please let me know. I'd also like some stainless ones.

Tony.

[esantoro]

The solid brass Jiffy rivets from Ohio Travel Bag are made in Belgium. What about solid brass Chicago screws?

ed

[ruthless]

Are Chicago screws as strong as rivets? I was told they're not. I'm making heavy duty dog collars, so I want to use the strongest materials.

[tonyc1]

I'm sure the screws would be a better bet than 2 piece rivets,Ruth.

Tony.

[Daggrim]

Screw posts (Chicago screws) would be much tougher than the rapid rivets, but more time consuming to install, and more expensive.

Dag

[esantoro]

I would say that the Chicago screws are stronger than rapid, jiffy, and tubular rivets. Put red locktite on the threads (I've used only the blue thus far) and I don't see how they would ever come apart.

ed

The Chicago screws from WEaver are about the same price as the Jiffy rivets from anywhere, roughly $15 for 100. Less if you by about 5000.

ed

[ruthless]

Ok, thanks

[ruthless]

I never did manage to find any H/D double capped solid brass rivets. I'll settle for non heavy duty ones. Does such a thing exist?

[tonyc1]

I've never found any solid brass rapid rivets, only brass plated ones.

Tony.

And if you find some Ruth, please let me know.

Tony.