Need Help Id'ing A Part

[AlvinT]

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

[Scary Leatherworks]

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

[AlvinT]

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

  On 8/14/2011 at 3:51 AM, murse said:

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

[bruce johnson]

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?

[RonaldSe]

They are in the Weaver supply catalog, page 150, in the reenactment hardware, listed as 5/8", # 1332 Button Stud. Hope this helps.

[AlvinT]

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

  On 8/14/2011 at 4:02 PM, RonaldSe said:

They are in the Weaver supply catalog, page 150, in the reenactment hardware, listed as 5/8", # 1332 Button Stud. Hope this helps.

[Kieran]

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