Members 25b Posted February 13, 2015 Members Report Posted February 13, 2015 Attached is a photo of the item that I am trying to find. I had an idea of fabricating something out of a long box slide; however, I haven't found any of those small enough (1/2"x1/2"x1"). The only box slides that I found were 1inch square (too big). Thanks for the suggestions. Ron PS the photo is a repair job sitting on the bench. Separate from my search. Never seen those parts available anywhere before. If you really need them, McMaster-Carr has stainless steel square tubing in 1/2" x 1/2"...you could easily cut several of these with a rotary tool. http://www.mcmaster.com/#stainless-steel-square-tubing/=vw9bbz Quote
Thor Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Looks like U-profile soldert to a flat piece. That's not all too hard to make and fairly quick as well. Quote
Members Goldshot Ron Posted February 16, 2015 Members Report Posted February 16, 2015 Thor, I've never soldered silver, so I don't know if it would be practicable to try. 25b I'll try McMasters. Weaver's has small square loops, but no small box loop stock. I figured I could cut down a box loop leaving a flange at the bottom and the loop for the buckle piece. We'll see. Thanks guys. Ron Quote
Members TinkerTailor Posted March 8, 2015 Members Report Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) This piece could easily be cut from rectangular tubing. Its just 4 hacksaw cuts and 4 holes. Here is a link to buy it by the foot in stainless:http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-stainless-steel-hollow-tubing/=w7z63gmay have to get it plated after for brass or silver.Btw, this site is a goldmine for hardware and tool makers...... look around. Edited March 8, 2015 by TinkerTailor Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members Goldshot Ron Posted March 8, 2015 Members Report Posted March 8, 2015 Tinker, I looked at McMasters site a couple of weeks ago. They do carry box stock, and it just may work. I just haven't had time to pursue this item further. Thanks, Ron Quote
Members 25b Posted March 8, 2015 Members Report Posted March 8, 2015 This piece could easily be cut from rectangular tubing. Its just 4 hacksaw cuts and 4 holes. Here is a link to buy it by the foot in stainless: http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-stainless-steel-hollow-tubing/=w7z63g may have to get it plated after for brass or silver. Btw, this site is a goldmine for hardware and tool makers...... look around. Yeah, if you look three posts above yours, I recommended the exact same thing and exact same website a few weeks ago... Quote
Members TinkerTailor Posted March 10, 2015 Members Report Posted March 10, 2015 Yeah, if you look three posts above yours, I recommended the exact same thing and exact same website a few weeks ago... True, I obviously missed that portion of your post. However, I still don't see where you suggested that he could have them plated silver or brass. I recall that i suggested it could be done with a hacksaw and a drill whereas you meantioned a rotary tool. I also added the fact that mcmaster also has many other things of interest in regards to hardware and tool making to the discussion. In addition, i linked to the page where the rectangular tubing is because the part he is making is not a square it is a rectangle. If you want to nit-pick.we can go there....or we can just be friendly. Its not all about who's idea it is, It is about SHARING information. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members 25b Posted March 10, 2015 Members Report Posted March 10, 2015 Yeah, but I gave him the best, fastest, and most practical options on material and procedures, so... Quote
Members TinkerTailor Posted March 10, 2015 Members Report Posted March 10, 2015 Whatever dude, you win then... Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Northmount Posted March 10, 2015 Report Posted March 10, 2015 Play nice fellows. We are all here to learn and to share where we can. Thanks Tom Quote
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