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Title: Leather hardware question
Post by: JAlexander on April 07, 2006, 10:48:47 AM

No, not that, you weirdos.  I'm looking for a piece of brass hardware for a project that I'm about to start.  I have to idea what they're called, so I'm hoping one of you well-read folks can help.  I won't try to describe them, but you can see them here: http://www.ima-usa.com/product_info.php/products_id/508?osCsid=53ec84bff3225de9b04ec72d9229c428

If anyone knows of a source, or even what the silly things are called, I'd sure love to know.

Thanks,

James

Title: Leather hardware question
Post by: Guest on April 07, 2006, 02:44:13 PM

A sling?

A helmet?

Title: Leather hardware question
Post by: K Frame on April 07, 2006, 03:43:03 PM

Are you talking the double hook and loop on the sling?

Try a saddlery.

Title: Leather hardware question
Post by: JAlexander on April 07, 2006, 08:29:10 PM

Quote from: Mike Irwin

Are you talking the double hook and loop on the sling?

Try a saddlery.

Yes, I suppose I should've been more specific, huh?  So far I've checked all the online sources for leather hardware and I'm coming up empty, so now I guess I'll call around.
You'd think that Tandy Leather would have it if anyone would, but noooooo...  

James

Title: Leather hardware question
Post by: Azrael256 on April 07, 2006, 09:32:40 PM

Sling frog.  You may never find one, but you'll have better luck than with "metal hook thingie."

Title: Leather hardware question
Post by: Stickjockey on April 08, 2006, 07:06:06 AM

Uncle Mike's makes a sling just like that only with brass hooks. Could you take one of those, make a pattern, and cut your own out of sheet steel?

Title: Leather hardware question
Post by: Larry Ashcraft on April 08, 2006, 09:44:40 AM

Quote from: Stickjockey

Uncle Mike's makes a sling just like that only with brass hooks. Could you take one of those, make a pattern, and cut your own out of sheet steel?

I've got some scraps of free-machining brass (leaded) 1/16" thick.  Its very easy to work with, bend and cut.  I've cut it with a wood cutting blade on a bandsaw.

Let me know if I can be of assistance.