Long Eyelets Or Grommets.

[billymac814]

Does anyone know where I can get long eyelets or grommets to go through about 2 layers of say 9-10 oz leather. They need to to have a small hole, around 3/16- 1/4". It seems every ones I find are all shorter and it also seems the length is somewhat proportional to the hole size in most cases.

[J Hayes]

Ohiotravelbag.com catalog P212 page 21. 800-800-1941 they have more too. These are solid brass which is nice I think.

Jeremy

[billymac814]

Jeremy,

I did check with them and somehow missed the long one. Your timing on this was terrible, I just placed an order with OTB today so ill have to spend another 30 bucks to get 4 eyelets.

Those should work perfect though, I may have to cut them down a bit but that's no problem. The hole looks small in the picture but it says 3/16", if that's the case it'll be fine.

Thank you.

[J Hayes]

Ha, I'm a day late and a dollar short! Story of my life! Anyways, you're welcome.

Jeremy

[Tree Reaper]

Ohio advertises special orders for grommets they don't stock, it wouldn't hurt to ask them about it.

[SOB Holsters]

Do you use eyelets that are set with a hammer, or a press? I use .25 eyelets that require the use of a small press and a die for mounting kydex to leather. If you want something that will never let go, these are it. Downfall: Don't screw one up. Serious PITB to get out! Let me know if you need more info.

[billymac814]

I have a press to set eyelets, its a little different than the ones that I see at knifekits .com but I don't see why it wouldn't work for just about any eyelet as I have a bunch of sizes of dies. I'd be ok with the hammer type too. I only need 4 long ones so I definitely am not going to invest in anything expensive to set these.

Do you think the eyelets you're talking about would be good through two heavy layers of leather? Say 8-10 oz each.

Thanks.

[SOB Holsters]

I posted a reply from my "smartphone" earlier, but apparently it didn't come thru. Yes I do believe these will be long enough. I compared it against two layer of 8-9 and there is enough room to curl the other end over and have it grab. Id be glad to mail you some as I have plenty, and they are not my staple eyelets. It will save you the trouble of ordering a large qty and paying shipping. Let me know!

[billymac814]

Sure, if you don't mind, that would be great. I'd take maybe 8 just to be on the safe side in case I mess one or 4 up. I can PayPal you the money for shipping and whatever a couple costs.

Thank you!

[SOB Holsters]

Send a shipping address to sobholsters@gmail.com, and ill get you taken care of.