Members MHolzer Posted August 27, 2009 Members Report Posted August 27, 2009 (edited) I bought a few sets of old world rivet-back conchos from Hide House South. They're really awesome, I just have one question...how do I attach them?! I suppose I should have asked when I ordered them, but I think someone here has used them before and could probably help. Here's a link to what they have: http://www.hidehouse.../Old-World1.htm Edited August 27, 2009 by MHolzer Quote 1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
Members dbusarow Posted August 27, 2009 Members Report Posted August 27, 2009 I don't know but they sure look like you would attach them like a copper rivet. Did they come with burrs? Dan Quote Dan Busarow dan@fishcreekleatherworks.com http://www.fishcreekleatherworks.com/
Members MHolzer Posted August 27, 2009 Author Members Report Posted August 27, 2009 I don't know but they sure look like you would attach them like a copper rivet. Did they come with burrs? Dan They're basically double cap rivet style, I just can't think of a good way to pound them down into place w/o damaging the concho. Quote 1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
Suze Posted August 28, 2009 Report Posted August 28, 2009 They're basically double cap rivet style, I just can't think of a good way to pound them down into place w/o damaging the concho. Try making a thick "pad" (and solid, not just one or two layers of towel) out of some old towels - put the concho "pretty side down" on the towels bang away. Works for rinestones on fabric - don't know about leather stuff Quote Reality is for people who lack imagination Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. ~Henry Ford
Members MHolzer Posted August 30, 2009 Author Members Report Posted August 30, 2009 FWIF, The towel may work for some of the other conchos, but for the pointy spot styles, the spike setter from Tandy worked well. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/department/Hardware/Spots-Spikes/8109-00.aspx Quote 1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
Members whinewine Posted August 30, 2009 Members Report Posted August 30, 2009 Hey mike: call hidehouse- they sell 'em, they should know! dad Quote
Billsotx Posted August 30, 2009 Report Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) Hey mike: call hidehouse- they sell 'em, they should know! dad Here what Hide House emailed me: "Unfortunately there is currently no base or setter for these conchos other than your basic rivet setter. However, many of our customers have been using modeling clay such as Fimo to create their own bases to keep from marring the face during riveting. Simply knead the clay into a thick flat shape and press the concho directly into it so that the rivet stands striaght up. Then bake the clay as per the instructions on the packaging. Once cooled, this type of base seems to be able to withstand general riveting and saves the face from any damage." I was thinking about ordering some of those rivets, but I'll pass. Edited August 30, 2009 by Billsotx Quote
Members ChuckBurrows Posted August 30, 2009 Members Report Posted August 30, 2009 Glue three or four pieces of 8/10 oz or thicker together so that it is a 1/4" thicker than the spike. Drill a hole in the leather the diameter of the spike. Set the leather on a piece of poundo board just in case, put the concho in place and set it like any other cap rivet..... Quote Wild Rose Trading Company Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.
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