mulefool Report post Posted June 24, 2008 A customer sent me a pair of spur straps to duplicate. They have very small (maybe 1/8) spots. Rather than having prongs the spots appear to have a cap on the back for fastening. I like the idea but haven't been able to find any. has anyone else used these, or know of a supplier? thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted June 24, 2008 I have an idea that what you might be looking for is the CAP FOR TUBLAR RIVETS. weavers or o t b....will have them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted June 24, 2008 You might try Tim O'Hara at Timco. I don't have his contact info with me right now, but if he doesn't have them, he might steer you to them. I have seen them on dog collars too, so somebody is making them. I would bet that they set easier with a post rather than the prongs for their small size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulefool Report post Posted June 25, 2008 Timco might be a good possibility. I'll check that out. thanks Bruce. I know they aren't tubular rivet caps. I far as I know Weaver just carries the regular spots. But OTB might be another good possibility. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
equiss Report post Posted September 2, 2008 Hi there - in my "show" world, lots of straps have 3/16" "dots" that have the prongs on the back. I was just in tandy leather the other day and they have 1/4" domed quick rivets - I think that this is what you are asking about? The quick rivets have a plat on the back, and the rivet face on the front - much more finished look- the only problem that I find is what is popular right now on most tack and show tack are 3/16" - 1/4" are too large. Hope that helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulefool Report post Posted September 3, 2008 Yeah, I found them too, but they were too big. I ended up using regular spots with the prongs. And I put them on before lining so the prongs didn't show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
equiss Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Yeah, I found them too, but they were too big. I ended up using regular spots with the prongs. And I put them on before lining so the prongs didn't show. can I ask - how did you end up putting them on through thick leather? I have tried almost everything that I can think of (for the 3/16" spots) and can't get them set, and can not afford to get a spot setter (machine) right now, and the hand spot setters that I can find are all 1/4"? thanks for sharing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
