Needle Crook Report post Posted July 18, 2015 Hey guys, I've been looking for eyelets with about a 3/16" diameter hole, and around 5/16" outside diameter. It needs to go through 1/8-3/16" thigh leather, two layers of 5-6 ounce. And I would prefer something that I can get a die for to out in a press. Also probably something with a washer as it needs to look clean from the front and back. The closest thing I have seen was off one of the china sites, but they had a hand setter, and they only came in nickle or brass, preferably I want it to be copper, though I have little faith in that and would like black ones and nickle ones. I feel like shoe lace holes from boots would be perfect, I don't know if I just havnt searched enough or if they just don't make them long enough for the thicker leather. Let me know if anyone has any input. Thanks, Jed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted July 19, 2015 Look for "grommets". There are long post in some diameters. Tandy has a 5/16' that has a 1/4" post. That's a fair amount larger than the 3/16" you are looking for though. If you have a Tandy or other supplier nearby, you can look at the post length to see if they are likely to fit for you. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geneva Report post Posted July 20, 2015 What is an "ish"?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Needle Crook Report post Posted July 20, 2015 An "ish" as a technical term for + or - 1/64". I though everyone knew that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
