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Title: Clasps for leatherworking
Post by: Sabrina Black on June 20, 2009, 03:46:07 PM
Does anyone know where I might find swing clasps for leatherworking?  I'm trying to make a couple pouches and I can't seem to find them.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

Here's a pic so y'all can get an idea what I'm lookin for:

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll320/JenJen100784/100_1326.jpg?t=1245530728)
Title: Re: Clasps for leatherworking
Post by: NoBill Lurker on June 20, 2009, 03:57:57 PM
Hardware-Elf (http://www.hardware-elf.com/)

These people have any clasp you could want!  ;D

It's under "Latches & Locks"
Title: Re: Clasps for leatherworking
Post by: Magister on June 20, 2009, 05:17:44 PM
Another Option . will add more if I come across them.

http://www.macphersonleather.com/1297.htm

Title: Re: Clasps for leatherworking
Post by: Sabrina Black on June 20, 2009, 05:51:41 PM
Awesome!  Thanks y'all! :D
Title: Re: Clasps for leatherworking
Post by: Hoowil on June 21, 2009, 12:49:10 AM
Try someplace that has crafting supplies, and check around the supplies for making furniture and doll houses and such. I've seen some clasps at places like Michaels with the raw wood crafts stuff. Or maybe look for purse clasps at a fabric store.
Title: Re: Clasps for leatherworking
Post by: I. Stewart on June 22, 2009, 07:13:23 PM
This place has them: http://www.steffanleather.com/
Look in "purse fasteners".
Title: Re: Clasps for leatherworking
Post by: jcbanner on August 27, 2009, 03:22:06 PM
I know I'm giving a late response here, but I've been offline for awhile.

I've seen latches identical to the one you posted the picture of at hardware stores in the same section that you'll find cabinet knobs, light hinges and other decorative hardware.  It was at HomeDepo that I saw them.
Title: Re: Clasps for leatherworking
Post by: Sabrina Black on August 28, 2009, 09:00:38 AM
Thanks JC!  I'll check around.  I haven't gotten around to making my pouches yet because I've been dealing with moving and other such things.  So, I'll check into all these.  Thanks a bunch! :)
Title: Re: Clasps for leatherworking
Post by: crazyrennie on August 28, 2009, 05:27:55 PM
You may also want to try www.ohiotravelbag.com

thats where I get my closures-now if I could just get more time

edit-after talking to the better half(who used to manage a Tandy leather)
"closures of any kind are actually called findings"

and no she doesn't know why they are called that