Decorative Brass Rivets or Threaded 'Rivets'

Deykin ap Gwion · Post by **Deykin ap Gwion** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 7:57 pm

I have a gorget I purchased that uses non-rivets to hold on the strapping i.e. hollow threaded bodies, with a bolt-like back that screws in. I don't know what they are called. For some reason 'chicago' rings a bell, but...

This got me to thinking it mihgt be nice to find out what those are actually called, as I like them, and may want to use them on some new pieces I am planning.

Also, while I'm at it, does anyone have a source of rivets with decorative heads? Large heads would be fine, brass or copper preferred for aesthetic reasons.

Thanks,
Deykin

Sgt. Duncan MacCleay Esq · Mon Jul 26, 2004 8:02 pm

I believe the ones that you have are also used for temp. book binding.

New York Chris · Post by **New York Chris** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 8:40 pm

I think you have Chicago Screws in your gorget.

The bottom of this page

http://www.eleathersupply.com/fasteners.shtml

and here

http://www.roladel.com/

or here...or any other place that you can google up...

http://www.shoplet.com//office/db/g2011055.html

Deykin ap Gwion · Post by **Deykin ap Gwion** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 8:47 pm

New York Chris wrote:I think you have Chicago Screws in your gorget.

The bottom of this page

http://www.eleathersupply.com/fasteners.shtml

Yep, something very much like what they are calling "Decorative Screw Posts"

Thanks!

verminaard · Post by **verminaard** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 4:39 am

I would definatly use some form of lock tight when using chicago screws. They will fall out eventually, especially if you do alot of fighting in your stuff. (as opposed to just walking around looking good)