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December 27, 2024
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So, not to steer away from Winchester talk, but you guys are pretty knowledgeable about old stuff 
what kind of rivet would this be called, and also, as long as I have your attention, what about that style of buckle? I need to replicate a strap like this one – unless someone has one or two to sell….
Dan #67288
October 29, 2011
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Deg–Try Old West Reproductions in MT 406 273 2615 Rick made slings for my 66 and 86..Bill
December 27, 2024
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Thanks Bill.
Dan #67288
November 2, 2009
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This is Rick at Old West Reproductions. That is a tube rivet. They come in several different lengths. I use nickel plated and copper tube rivets, usually with a cap on the open end. Yours was set in a rivet press using a “splash” anvil. That creates the star pattern on the open end of the rivet. Saddle shops, boot repair or maybe a farm and ranch supply would be a good place to look. You can’t set them without a press, so best to locate a shop that has them and can set them for you.
December 27, 2024
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Hey, that is great information, thanks Rick. I just need two little straps, but I’d like them correct.
Dan #67288
February 17, 2022
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win4575 said
This is Rick at Old West Reproductions. That is a tube rivet. They come in several different lengths. I use nickel plated and copper tube rivets, usually with a cap on the open end. Yours was set in a rivet press using a “splash” anvil. That creates the star pattern on the open end of the rivet. Saddle shops, boot repair or maybe a farm and ranch supply would be a good place to look. You can’t set them without a press, so best to locate a shop that has them and can set them for you.
Rick, this interesting to see. My grand father who was an old horse man up here in the NE called them harness rivets. He used to set them by hand he said. I still have a little jar of them…. Somewhere
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March 31, 2009
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I guess if you could hit it hard enough you could do it by hand?
https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/104-tubular-rivets?_pos=1&_psq=104+rivets&_ss=e&_v=1.0
December 27, 2024
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Good info group, now I need some of those little buckles. I found a pack of 10 on ebay but they are 1″ and I need 3/4″.
Dan #67288
May 23, 2009
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Most interesting indeed!
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November 2, 2009
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Deg,
What you are looking for is a “version” of a Triglide slide for leather straps. When I say version, I can not find anything that comes close to the slide you need, as the new designs do not match the old style shown in your photo. Tandy, Weaver, nor any of the other saddlery or leather supply houses I deal with, have anything like this. The closest I could find is in nickel only and in 2″ only, nothing smaller. In my opinion, this looks more like something that would be found on a purse strap. I think I would try a hobby shop or a fabric store. Good luck!
December 27, 2024
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I will look at Hobby Lobby – thank you very much!
Dan #67288
November 7, 2015
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I use a Harbor Freight arbor press for my knife handle rivets but no idea where to find a “splash” anvil. I’ve been getting lots of ads about leather rivets since a bit of rivet research, will take a look before I delete the next ones!
Mike
Tandy leather has everything you could want, all kinds of rivets and crimp tools.
December 27, 2024
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TXGunNut said
I use a Harbor Freight arbor press for my knife handle rivets but no idea where to find a “splash” anvil. I’ve been getting lots of ads about leather rivets since a bit of rivet research, will take a look before I delete the next ones!
Mike
nice – thanks Mike
Dan #67288
December 27, 2024
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[email protected] said
Tandy leather has everything you could want, all kinds of rivets and crimp tools.
I think we have a Tandy here in Tulsa, it’s been a year or two since I was in there – maybe I will take this strap in and let them analyze it and see if they can hook me up. Be nice if they have the buckles too.
Dan #67288
November 2, 2009
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Tandy will not have a splash anvil. These come as part of the tube rivet press.
December 27, 2024
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Thanks Rick, appreciate your help.
Dan #67288
March 15, 2020
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Is this the type of tool you need ? I have it in a box of clothing snaps. Don
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