of Straps & small parts

[mike goldberg]

Hi...

Does anyone know where to get these "connectors" to link the end of a camera strap, through the lug ring, to the strap... higher up? See small metal parts in the center of the photo. And if anyone knows what they are called, let's hear! Those in the photo are from old straps.

Thanks, mike

 

[Paul K]

Hi Mike,

The small metal parts are called rivets. You can get these and the tools from Tandy Leather http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/. If you have a JoAnn or Hobby Lobby store near you they also carry this stuff.

Paul K.

 

[Biggles]

An old-fashioned shoemaker might also have similar rivets in hand, especially one who advertises repair work on purses and luggage.

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

Yes, I get this sort of stuff done at a local shoemaker or saddlemaker.

It's little or no money. Often just a cup of coffee next time I see him in a cafe.

 

[John Rountree]

Mike, the little shiny bits are indeed called rivets, but there are two kinds of rivets. The most common, that you will find in a hardware store are one pice and require a special tool to split the post, causing it to curl and hold in place. You do not want this type of rivet. The type you want are two piece "swat with a hammer" rivets. They are usually found in craft stores or from leather suppliers. In craft stores they are often sold alongside of (and incorrectly referred to) as grommets. They are also available on line in bags of 100. You can even get them with decorative designs stamped onto the the head.

 

[Ducky]

The set on the right is threaded. I've seen those used to bind loose-leaf pages. Maybe an office supply store?

 

[mike goldberg]

Some great ideas above. Rivets & grommets in Israel are called "nittim," and commercial shoe & luggage repairs places may have them.
Thanks...

 

[ChrisN]

The item on the left is not a rivet; it is solid, with identical ends, and not designed to be hammered or mashed into place! I'm looking at a set I have, on the strap for the case to my Grandfather's Zeiss binoculars. They are designed to make a removable fixture in a leather strap, to make it adjustable for length, and fit into a slotted hole in the leather.

The item on the right is threaded, as Ducky noted. I have seen them in high-quality stationery shops, but I can't remember the name they are marketed under! They come in different lengths.

 

[mike goldberg]

Right on, Chris... There are some 887 eB@y sellers of Rivets ;-)
zelikovitzleathers specializes in "rivets, spots & snaps," among other goodies
for leather work.

Cheers, mike

 

[ruben]

BTW,

for high quality cheap rings I vouch for:

http://cgi.ebay.com/RING-for-Camera...tcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Now, it seems that Mike is asking for threaded rivets, and I am afraid they are not in production anymore, but it will be a great satisfaction to know I am mistaken.

Good luck,
Ruben

 

[Cale Arthur]

Threaded rivets can be found at any reputable book binding supply shop.. even some art supply stores carry them.

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[mike goldberg]

OK...
This query has led to the right names of items, and to two eB@y Sellers as to where get them.

wongduncan ... has rings for the lugs. Price and Shipping are very reasonable.

zelikovitzleathers in Canada specializes in leather craft supplies. Some of the rivets in their Link below appear to be threaded rivets.

http://stores.ebay.ca/Zelikovitz-Le..._W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ3914739QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Further, shoemakers & bookbinding shops are also possible resources. I'll check with the "sandlar" or shoemaker in the mall nearby, for "nittim" or rivets in local slang.

Cheers, mike

 

[ruben]

OK...
...........zelikovitzleathers in Canada specializes in leather craft supplies. Some of the rivets in their Link below appear to be threaded rivets.
...........
Cheers, mike

Hi Mike,
This link is worth in gold for me !

And I that was going from shoemaker to shoemaker begging them to sell me a few rivets !

Cheers,
Ruuben

PS the other link, about the rings was known to me and I purchased some. they are high quality rings.

 

[bsdunek]

I’ve always known these a “Chicago Screws”, that are used in the leather industry. Horse tack often uses them. A couple of links are:

http://www.chicagoscrews.com/index.htm

https://www.siegelofca.com/itemdetail.asp?prodid=72

http://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Mikes-C...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1180546433&sr=1-1

At this point, I can’t find what the diameter is, but several lengths are given.

These sources aren't in your part of the world, but perhaps, this will get you started.

 

[Frankie]

Hi...

Does anyone know where to get these "connectors" to link the end of a camera strap, through the lug ring, to the strap... higher up? See small metal parts in the center of the photo. And if anyone knows what they are called, let's hear! Those in the photo are from old straps.

Thanks, mike

Those metal parts normally came with factory camera straps. However, you can also use "Chicago screws"...a male/female screw post for book binding, available in better stationery stores. Also, leather craft supply places like Tandy sells an equivalent. I have also bought some delrin (a tough plastic) type...available in marine & awning supply houses. When all else fail, look for a old fashion camera store where they will have a bin full of old straps, lens hoods, cases etc. and you could often find discarded straps still with those metal lugs on it.

Good luck.