I tried in vain to locate a source of blue jean rivets in small quantities to use on my saddle ring slings. I finally ordered 10,000 and paid a hefty shipping charge. You can order them from me for 20¢ per set. A "set" = one nail and one head for 20¢.From left to right at top, see brass and copper finish bullseye rivets, brass finish cap rivets, and copper finish sombrero rivets. NOTE #1: Blue jean rivets come with a long nail designed for 5 or 6 layers of denim at the corners of pockets. In other words, they work best with thick fabric. To use them on thinner fabric, trim the tip of the nail. NOTE #2: These are real-deal jean rivets and buttons. If you install one on the wrong side of your fabric or leather, good luck uninstalling it. Blue jean buttons are 65¢ per set copper finish with oak leaf; 55¢ per set plain copper finish and brass star pattern; and 45¢ per set plain brass finish. That's blue jean buttons on the right. Not shown is a plain copper finish button. See Mora knife photo below for an example. Their actual diameter is .665" or a little smaller than a penny as you can see.
On the right, see the 55¢ brass star pattern buttons. These aren't brass "finish." The tops are actual brass. The only thing plastic about them is the insert which grabs the nail. These aren't as pretty as the oak leaf buttons, but they're a little cheaper, higher quality, and I can get more when I run out.
These aluminum Chicago screws have a hard, anodized antique brass finish. All lengths are 75¢ each.Post and screw head diameter = 7/16" and thickness = 1/16". Screw threads are 8-32. Post diameter = 3/16" for use in a 1/4" hole. Post lengths = 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2". The 1/2" posts are NOT through-threaded. The length does not include the head.
These steel Chicago screws have a zinc coat. All lengths are 85¢ each.Post and screw head diameter = 7/16" and thickness = 1/8". Screw threads are 10-24. Post diameter = 1/4" for use in a 5/16" hole. Post lengths = 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2". The 1/2" posts are NOT through-threaded. The length does not include the head.
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If you order 3 units for $3, for example, you'll get a 36" long hook side and a 36" long loop side.
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Note: Nickle finish rivets on order!
Note: If the nail bends, your fabric is too thin. Add a layer of fabric or shorten the nail by nipping off the tip with pliers.
I used bullseye rivets and nylon strapping and made a pair of non-removable suspenders for my hunting pants. I got tired of the clamp-on suspenders coming un-clamped at the waist. I can now fill my pockets with whatever and not worry about my pants falling down. With more bullseye rivets, I attached little leather loops to the left suspender strap. I hang my water bottle from one, and it stays out of the way of my rifle, which I carry on my right side.
If you own one of those superlight Frost Mora knives with the slots in the scabbard, look what you can do with a blue jean button. The hole at the top of one of the slots is a perfect fit for a blue jean button. Plus, the knife & scabbard is easily removed from the pants and just as easily reinstalled. This photo shows a plain copper finish button.
I liked the Mora knife/blue jean button combo on my hunting pants so much, I installed buttons on every pair of blue jeans I own. Now, I can easily carry the lightweight Mora knife on warm weather woods hikes. Here we see a brass finish button.
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