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Sam Brown stud
in another thread Sandy mentions a Sam Brown stud as a fastener. I am unfamiliar with it. Can someone explain it to me or direct me to a good picture on the web? Thanks ghostdog |
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It is a ball on a post, usually brass, that is pushed through a slit in the strap like a button. |
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Is that what this is? I love them whatever they're called. |
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Sam Brown studs
The Leather Factory and Hide Crafters both sell them. If you haven't seen themon knife sheaths, you probab;y would recognize them on old military pistol holsters with the flap that covers the entire handle. Most of the studs I've used are the rivet style, but one company also makes a screw back. They are 1/4" balls, either brass or nickel, and about 1/2" tall. Greg Gutcher, Sullivans Holster, also sent me a few made by Ohio Bag Company which are flatter on top rather than a ball shape (the Ohio Bag model are screw backs). Both kinds work well, but I prefer the round ball. If you are going to try them I recommend making a few practice keeper straps first, because the hole and small slit which fit over the stud have to be done very exactly to get a good fit. And remember that the leather will stretch around the hole over time, widening it and making it easier for the keeper to release. But if you do it right, it makes a nice alternative to line snaps. One other thing, the rivet studs use a special setting platform/tool to make putting them on easier. I guess you could do it without this tool, but I've never tried it. Here's an example of one I did a while ago.(pic isn't showing here; follow link) MtMike www.webphotos.com/view_ph...&p=1160725 |
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Thanks
Thanks guys. I have seen them and owned items that utilized them. I never heard a name for them. They definetly are neat. Kewl stuff on your site there MTMike. ghostdog |
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Sam Brown studs (pic)
Figured if I read the "Tutorial" enough times I could get this right ! MtMike |
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Re: Sam Brown studs (pic)
Good Job, Mike. Both the posting and the knife! Bob Sigmon |
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Sam Brown studs (pic)
Thanks SIGGI, can't determine whether the knife is an old frontier piece or a theater-type military knife, but the sheath I made for it seems to fit. The Sam Brown stud looks much more appropriate than a snap. Just a little thing, right? If I get the time (and remember to do it) I'll post a picture of the knife tomorrow. As Sandy said, the Sam Browns have been around a long time, and would be right for many older knife styles. MtMike |
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Sam Brown studs (pic)
This is the knife in the pic. Picked the Sam Brown stud as an "era" thing. MtMike |
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Re: Sam Brown studs (pic)
it is also the only kind of "snap" that I would use..... |
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