Members mulefool Posted June 24, 2008 Members Report 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
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted June 24, 2008 Ambassador Report 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
Moderator bruce johnson Posted June 24, 2008 Moderator Report 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
Members mulefool Posted June 25, 2008 Author Members Report 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
Members equiss Posted September 2, 2008 Members Report 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
Members mulefool Posted September 3, 2008 Author Members Report 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
Members equiss Posted September 4, 2008 Members Report 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
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