Members Moore Leather Posted November 12, 2009 Members Report Posted November 12, 2009 Hi I have been working on a knife scabbard project for about 21 years (US M6 scabbard - as used in WW2) Problem is, or was, I needed a SPECIFIC shape of what I thought was a staple (thought this as the shape is like a diamond/coffin-lid shape...will try to find a pic) Last week I find out that what I'd been looking for was called a "Spot Rivet" - namely, the version made by Stimpson & given the product code P455. 21 year search over I thought... Almost! They are "out of stock" & - here's where it gets interesting - they need me to place an order of 100,000 rivets to make up a new batch Soooo, I just thought I'd ask.... "Anyone got any of these that I can buy??" I'd be happy to buy 1,000 - even 10,000 Please....
Members Moore Leather Posted November 13, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 13, 2009 Hi Appreciate ANY assistance/advice which anyone can give - no luck yet - apart from BAD... Anyhoo - as I was confused for 21 years looking for a "staple" - I thought it best to post an image of what I am after... NOTE - these are FLAT... May even have to get a 2 part cutting die made by laser cutter or such!!! BIGGEST bane of my leatherwork life = sourcing the CORRECT metalwork fittings....
Members ryano Posted November 13, 2009 Members Report Posted November 13, 2009 Hello, That looks very close to a decorative loop staple. Here is a link: http://www.standardrivet.com/rivets-staples/rivet-staples/36-rivet-staples.php
Members Moore Leather Posted November 13, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 13, 2009 Hello, That looks very close to a decorative loop staple. Here is a link: http://www.standardr...vet-staples.php HI Thanks for that... Yes, they have some very similar, but as with a lot of old-style engineering companies the website isnt very conclusive as to the full product line I've e-mailed them the drawing above & will keep my fingers crossed Appreciate the input Jon
Members ryano Posted November 14, 2009 Members Report Posted November 14, 2009 Just at a quick glance, it seems you forgot a dimension pertaining to the material thickness or gauge.
Members kevinhopkins Posted November 14, 2009 Members Report Posted November 14, 2009 Hi I have been working on a knife scabbard project for about 21 years (US M6 scabbard - as used in WW2) Problem is, or was, I needed a SPECIFIC shape of what I thought was a staple (thought this as the shape is like a diamond/coffin-lid shape...will try to find a pic) Last week I find out that what I'd been looking for was called a "Spot Rivet" - namely, the version made by Stimpson & given the product code P455. 21 year search over I thought... Almost! They are "out of stock" & - here's where it gets interesting - they need me to place an order of 100,000 rivets to make up a new batch Soooo, I just thought I'd ask.... "Anyone got any of these that I can buy??" I'd be happy to buy 1,000 - even 10,000 Please.... Actually, I carry one of the staples, but I don't know if it's the one that you need. You might want to email or fax a copy that I can see, to kevin@springfieldleather.com and i'll see what I can do.... They've got some crazy minimums! You ought to try to buy belt snaps from them!!! Kevin
Members Moore Leather Posted November 14, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 14, 2009 Just at a quick glance, it seems you forgot a dimension pertaining to the material thickness or gauge. Hi Ryano Er, not guilty on that one - not my drawing.... The drawing I attached is THE in-house spec. sheet from Stimpson themselves The thickness or gauge is not really my 1st concern - the correct shape IS I'll be happy to find ANY P455's (or close approximations) Jon
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