Members AlvinT Posted August 13, 2011 Members Report Posted August 13, 2011 Hi all, I'm trying to make a leather camera strap, and I've been looking for a particular type of fastener that appears to be more commonly used in the past. I've taken a picture of a sample that I have, and would be grateful if someone could let me know what these are commonly known by. It is a narrow bar/tube with two caps fixed to each end. A leather strap then has 2 slots with a hole punched, and this thingy fits through both openings and holds the strap together. I hope this made sense. Any pointers or tips would be much appreciated. Warm regards, Alvin Quote
Scary Leatherworks Posted August 14, 2011 Report Posted August 14, 2011 although I can't see both sides of the part in question I looks like a chicago screw found in almost every leather/hardware site Quote
Members AlvinT Posted August 14, 2011 Author Members Report Posted August 14, 2011 Hi, thanks, but from what I understand, a chicago screw has a screw on one end. The bit that I have is fixed, ie, it has a cap on both ends which are not removable. These were fairly commonly used on older leather camera straps, and I'm looking for a source for them Thanks anyway. Alvin although I can't see both sides of the part in question I looks like a chicago screw found in almost every leather/hardware site Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted August 14, 2011 Moderator Report Posted August 14, 2011 Alvin, I can't be of much more help. I got some in a deal a few years ago in set I bought. They were in a parts drawer labeled "bolts". I have seen longer ones in Weavers or Beilers catalog and I think they call them bolts too. They are a solid cast piece, not threaded with a post and screw. Maybe Ohio Travel Bag? Quote
Members RonaldSe Posted August 14, 2011 Members Report Posted August 14, 2011 They are in the Weaver supply catalog, page 150, in the reenactment hardware, listed as 5/8", # 1332 Button Stud. Hope this helps. Quote
Members AlvinT Posted August 15, 2011 Author Members Report Posted August 15, 2011 Hi Ronald and Bruce, thank you for your help. Ronald, yes, those do look like that I'm looking for; will be getting in touch with Weaver to confirm it. Once again, thanks for the assist. regards, Alvin They are in the Weaver supply catalog, page 150, in the reenactment hardware, listed as 5/8", # 1332 Button Stud. Hope this helps. Quote
Members Kieran Posted August 20, 2011 Members Report Posted August 20, 2011 They are brass button studs. We use them in the british cavalry to attach sword slings to our belts. You can get them in 3 sizes. The companys to try are Abby saddlery and Leprovo Leather in the United Kingdom. oth companys have web sites. If not PM me and I will try and help you Quote
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