Anyone Install A Non Prong Bag Lock With Pins?

[tina67888]

I got a brass lock I put to install on a bag made of thick leather. The thing is it came with pins and I don't know how to lock them into place. These are very thin pins so I can't wedge a washer on the other end.

I was going to use split rivets but I was wondering how the pins are used

Any experience?

[Tree Reaper]

Do you have a picture or link for the lock?

[tina67888]

it came from ohion bag and here are the images from the catologo. as you could see 4 holes in the corner and they gave 4 pins like the pic. i can not figure out how the bag end of those pins get secured

[Tree Reaper]

Those are likely meant for a #12 copper burr.

Have a look at page 19.

http://www.ohiotrave...html#/19/zoomed

Edited May 8, 2013 by Tree Reaper

[Tree Reaper]

Tina;

I found a sizing chart for burrs.

Match up the outside diameter of the pin with the inside diameter of the burr to get the size you need.

Edited May 8, 2013 by Tree Reaper

[tina67888]

That's great, ill look into it.

Do you know of screws that might be that thin with those heads? This would be ideal and secure.

I know of split rivets but it is the banging that gets me, I don't want to scratch the front heads at all

[Tree Reaper]

You can buy threaded brass screws small as 1/8 but they will have a slotted head.

Even a split rivet will require some pounding.

I'm not aware of any other secure option but maybe someone else will chime in.

If you use something like masking or duct tape on the anvil it will reduce marring of the pin.