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Miscellaneous => The Sallyport => Topic started by: Mike W. on 2014-03-17, 21:26:22
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I just bought a belt buckle from KoA and it didn't come with the necessary rivets to attach it to the belt. I'd buy them myself, but there aren't any brass rivets sold in my area and Tandy only sells them in a 100 pack for $20 at which point I might as well just buy a new belt. Is there anyone out there who has four brass rivets they'd be willing to part with? I need a functional belt for an upcoming event, so it would very much appreciated.
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20 for a 100, Sounds like a steal.
Was it supposed to come with the rivets?
If so just call KoA
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no it doesn't come with rivets. but I don't want to spend $20 + shipping for 96 rivets that I won't use
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What diameter and shaft length?
(no "that's what she said jokes"... I know I'm walking into a minefield of 'em)
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As Sir James asked:
What diameter and shaft length?
If I have the correct size rivets, I’d be happy to send you a handful as well.
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I just bought a belt buckle from KoA and it didn't come with the necessary rivets to attach it to the belt. I'd buy them myself, but there aren't any brass rivets sold in my area and Tandy only sells them in a 100 pack for $20 at which point I might as well just buy a new belt. Is there anyone out there who has four brass rivets they'd be willing to part with? I need a functional belt for an upcoming event, so it would very much appreciated.
Do you have a picture or link to the belt buckle you purchased? The event you need it for wouldn't happen to be on April 6th would it? If so I can bring the rivets you need that day since the Order will be there early to set up. :-\
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I will in fact be at Medieval Day at CUA. The belt looks to be 1/8" thick and the holes about 1/8" in diameter.
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I've also been looking for rivets and someone sent me to this source. I have not ordered yet. The price is excellent but no sure what they would charge for postage from the UK.
http://maccmodels.co.uk/other-fastners-rivets/rivets/brass-rivets.html (http://maccmodels.co.uk/other-fastners-rivets/rivets/brass-rivets.html)
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http://www.rjleahy.com/store/rivets/brvr.htm (http://www.rjleahy.com/store/rivets/brvr.htm)
This is my source for rivets...I haven't used them yet but everyone I know swears by them.
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I will in fact be at Medieval Day at CUA. The belt looks to be 1/8" thick and the holes about 1/8" in diameter.
My tool box (including mini-anvil) also has a stock of various sized solid, quick and post-screw rivets so I'll be able to help you out with that the day of the event. ;)
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You, sir, are a life saver. Thank you!
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http://www.rjleahy.com/store/rivets/brvr.htm (http://www.rjleahy.com/store/rivets/brvr.htm)
This is my source for rivets...I haven't used them yet but everyone I know swears by them.
Bought from them numerous times. Wonderful place.
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http://www.rjleahy.com/store/rivets/brvr.htm (http://www.rjleahy.com/store/rivets/brvr.htm)
This is my source for rivets...I haven't used them yet but everyone I know swears by them.
Bought from them numerous times. Wonderful place.
shipping is a lot though
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I just need 4, not 100.
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http://www.rjleahy.com/store/rivets/brvr.htm (http://www.rjleahy.com/store/rivets/brvr.htm)
This is my source for rivets...I haven't used them yet but everyone I know swears by them.
Bought from them numerous times. Wonderful place.
shipping is a lot though
Buy in bulk. If there isn't a comma in the quantity, you aren't trying. ;)
I just need 4, not 100.
Yep, understood, just in case someone else finds the thread searching on rivets
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in a pinch use a nail. cut the shaft to length and peen it. i think they have "brass coated" nails for those brass carpet ends (where carpet and hard floor meet)
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I tried that. It didn't flatten and I ended up destroying the buckle so I had to order a new one.
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Do you have a picture or link to the buckle?
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in a pinch use a nail. cut the shaft to length and peen it. i think they have "brass coated" nails for those brass carpet ends (where carpet and hard floor meet)
Carpet threshold strip; they do have brass coated nails. Revival Clothing actually carries some.
Clipped nails are a proper medieval item for some things. They are basically a thin-head rivet at that point. Some of my armor has nails in it; leather articulation straps in particular.
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anel it then, it may have been "to strong" put it to a torch.
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anel it then, it may have been "to strong" put it to a torch.
I'm assuming you meant "anneal"... that looked too much like "anal". ;)
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anel it then, it may have been "to strong" put it to a torch.
I'm assuming you meant "anneal"... that looked too much like "anal". ;)
How Sir Wolf softens his rivets is up to him.... but mental note to myself, don't ask him for rivets :o :-X
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I just need 4, not 100.
Maybe not at the moment but I am sure you will at some point. I just came across this thread else I would've bought the 100 and mailed you 4. At $20 that is a steal.