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Title: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: Gdpolk on April 06, 2015, 06:09:00 PM
I know the maker is gone that made these. However I am making my wife a set of leather archery accessories for her birthday and would like the brass hardware used in these armguards or something very similar for her guard. Where can I get this type of hardware for the shock cord straps?

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Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: Izzy on April 06, 2015, 06:35:00 PM
You might check knife supply companies. There are similar ones used in bowie sheaths.
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: backyardbowhunter on April 06, 2015, 06:38:00 PM
Try Tandy leather.
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: FerretWYO on April 06, 2015, 06:51:00 PM
Just a note. This guy is not gone. So be mindful he is still doing work just on a smaller scale I am told. This hardware was made as a proprietary item for that business. I know there are sheath clasps that are similar though.
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: warden415 on April 06, 2015, 07:02:00 PM
That may be the best leather work I have ever seen!!
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: Gdpolk on April 06, 2015, 07:05:00 PM
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Originally posted by FerretWYO:
Just a note. This guy is not gone. So be mindful he is still doing work just on a smaller scale I am told. This hardware was made as a proprietary item for that business. I know there are sheath clasps that are similar though.
Interesting. I thought he was no longer in business. If anyone has his contact information, I'd be interested in getting in touch with him about possibly picking up a set of studs from him for my wife's set. I prefer antler crowns on my stuff but she wants it to be as clean looking as possible and his studs were the cleanest option I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: Gdpolk on April 06, 2015, 07:10:00 PM
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Originally posted by Izzy:
You might check knife supply companies. There are similar ones used in bowie sheaths.
I have some buttons that will work, just these are a little classier looking than the plain ole brass button studs. Also the design of them is optimized to hold the shock cord better. I may have to use a plain button if I can't locate something like these.
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: Gdpolk on April 06, 2015, 07:12:00 PM
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Originally posted by warden415:
That may be the best leather work I have ever seen!!
Yea, Scott is a master craftsman for certain. My skills can't even approach his level of craftsmanship but me doing it myself means something to Katy that can't be bought.
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: nleroux2 on April 06, 2015, 07:24:00 PM
Here are some of my suppliers:
 www.springfieldleather.com (http://www.springfieldleather.com)
 www.buckleguy.com (http://www.buckleguy.com)
 http://www.abbeysaddlery.co.uk

At Abbey, look for Sam Brown studs.

Good luck. PM me if you don't find what you're looking for.
Steve
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: The Whittler on April 06, 2015, 07:42:00 PM
If you have a shoe cobbler in your area he might be able to help you.
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: Elkchaser on April 06, 2015, 07:58:00 PM
PM sent.
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: Roadkill on April 06, 2015, 07:59:00 PM
Tandy had lacing hooks, but the referenced companies look promising
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: Bladepeek on April 06, 2015, 08:46:00 PM
Tandy has brass lacing hooks, but the rivet pin that holds them in place is a bit thin. I haven't had one fail, but would also like to find a source for heavier hooks and fasteners. Also, the old, mil-spec snaps have eluded me. If anyone has a source for either of these, I'd love to have it.
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: nleroux2 on April 07, 2015, 07:22:00 PM
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Originally posted by Bladepeek:
Tandy has brass lacing hooks, but the rivet pin that holds them in place is a bit thin. I haven't had one fail, but would also like to find a source for heavier hooks and fasteners. Also, the old, mil-spec snaps have eluded me. If anyone has a source for either of these, I'd love to have it.
In addition to the other sites I posted above, here is one of my snap fastener suppliers that may have what you are looking for:
 http://www.m-sfabrics.com/gallery/pages/snapfastners
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: Bladepeek on April 07, 2015, 08:21:00 PM
nleroux2, actually, your second supplier above has what I've been looking for.

I appreciate you posting your suppliers. Guess I don't get around much   :)  

Thanks,
Ron
Title: Re: Where can I buy posts like these?
Post by: Bud B. on April 07, 2015, 08:29:00 PM
http://www.zackwhite.com/Rivet-On-Button-Studs_c_85.html