Getting A Ring In

[lazybum]

Any ideas of how to get that ring in like that?

I was thinking of using those jump rings, perhaps a thicker variety than usual, but am afraid that they will come apart easily. Will probably solder them close to prevent this.

Any other ideas?

[aspanol]

No idea how the rest did it but i if there's a opening, i just pried it open put it in and knock it back later. Works for me though. Haha

[lazybum]

Yeah was thinking of doing that but worried about the durability. Since it can be pried open using pliers it might just come out by itself.

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

The leather would probably give way before the ring would. A lot of military rifle sling loops were just bent, not welded, and this was when rifles were pushing 9 pounds.

[Leather Bum]

I wonder where you can buy that type of ring. . . Perhaps it employs a spring gate. Do you have any other views of the ring?

EDIT: I should have known it was a Japanese wallet by the clean design and overall fine execution. . . I certainly wish I could read Japanese.

Edited January 15, 2011 by Leather Bum

[TigerPal]

Hard to tell for sure, but looks like it MIGHT have a little spring gate in it.

[lazybum]

Oh actually it looks like its just bent in

Overlooked this picture:

I think I was expecting too much haha

@Leatherbum yeap its by a japanese maker. Gotta admit im quite a fan these jap makers' stuff.

I can't read japanese either but you can always try doing some searches at the english rakuten site if you're interested in their stuff. I enjoy browsing through their products every now and then.

Edited January 15, 2011 by lazybum

[Leather Bum]

After searching a little, I found these images which appear to be a few different views of the same type of wallet. . . But you beat me to it!

Here's a link to the Rakuten (optimist?) site, if anyone else is iterested: Three Wood Japan.

And here's a link to an English version of the wallet page: Kawatako Wallet.

So it looks like it is a jump ring kind of attachment, although the ring looks quite a bit more substantial than what I've been able to find. . . I kind of wish I could find that size, shape, and style with a spring gate (or even just like this example), as that just seems a little more secure. . .

And yes, I too am fascinated with the Japanese style of wallets, though they do look a little thick. Then again, I'm impressed by a lot of what the Japanese do. . .

Edited January 15, 2011 by Leather Bum

[RobDude30]

I really like that style as well, but those HUGE stitching holes and tiny thread kind of ruin the look for me. Just my opinion - what do I know??

I have had good luck finding brass and nickel rings of varying sizes at my local ACE Hardware store. They have both the solid and the split types of rings.

[lazybum]

Yes im not too sure why the holes are so big. I believe its machine stitched anyway.

I am too having a problem finding jump rings that are look sturdy enough. Sadly ohiotravelbag doesn't seem to stock rings like that.

[celticleather]

Rings like this can usually be inserted not by prising the ends apart, but by twisting the top and bottom in opposite directions, until the gap between the ends is wide enough to pass the leather through. The ends of the ring are then twisted back to their original position. This also works for D-rings and jump rings, and prevents the shape from becoming distorted.

[aspanol]

Rings like this can usually be inserted not by prising the ends apart, but by twisting the top and bottom in opposite directions, until the gap between the ends is wide enough to pass the leather through. The ends of the ring are then twisted back to their original position. This also works for D-rings and jump rings, and prevents the shape from becoming distorted.

Thats exactly what i do. Sometimes, its just so hard to get it wide enough though.