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Post by dudgeon on May 13, 2022 8:58:39 GMT
Hello everyone
I hope someone can help.
Does anyone know where I could purchase some of the silver coloured studs/pins that are missing from the handle of a Scottish dirk please?
Or indeed anyone that could replace them for me.
I live in the UK.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
John
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Post by eastman on May 13, 2022 15:15:03 GMT
you could check with the companies which supply jewelry makers for silver or nickel silver pins. In the USA, Rio Grande is a main supplier, but there should be a similar option in the UK.
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Post by eddiet on May 13, 2022 19:53:21 GMT
You can always check Amazon, Ebay, Etsy, ect.
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Post by pgandy on May 14, 2022 0:42:32 GMT
The above ideas are good. However, if they don’t pan out consider removing those remaining and replacing them with something available that meets your fancy.
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Post by dudgeon on May 14, 2022 14:36:39 GMT
Thanks for your suggestions eastman and eddiet. I’ve tried all the sites suggested if searched for escutcheon pins, domed tacks, domed nails even upholstery pins/tacks. There doesn’t seem to be anything that large. The diameter of the head of the pins is 7mm. The largest escutcheon pins, which seem the nearest in look, is 4mm. I may pursue pgandy’s idea and replace them all. Unless someone can give me an idea of what to search for!
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Post by glendon on May 14, 2022 22:00:33 GMT
Thanks for your suggestions eastman and eddiet. I’ve tried all the sites suggested if searched for escutcheon pins, domed tacks, domed nails even upholstery pins/tacks. There doesn’t seem to be anything that large. The diameter of the head of the pins is 7mm. The largest escutcheon pins, which seem the nearest in look, is 4mm. I may pursue pgandy’s idea and replace them all. Unless someone can give me an idea of what to search for! Sounds large for decorative pins, but put this in your Amazon search: SDTC Tech 100-Pack Mini Round Head Furniture Thumb Pushpins Silver Decorative Upholstery Tacks Threaded
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Post by dudgeon on May 15, 2022 8:08:49 GMT
Thanks glendon, just the job! I’ve placed my order. Many thanks again. Regards. John
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Post by glendon on May 15, 2022 19:38:44 GMT
Thanks glendon, just the job! I’ve placed my order. Many thanks again. Regards. John Send some pics when you can!
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Post by eastman on May 15, 2022 21:43:33 GMT
Thanks for your suggestions eastman and eddiet. I’ve tried all the sites suggested if searched for escutcheon pins, domed tacks, domed nails even upholstery pins/tacks. There doesn’t seem to be anything that large. The diameter of the head of the pins is 7mm. The largest escutcheon pins, which seem the nearest in look, is 4mm. I may pursue pgandy’s idea and replace them all. Unless someone can give me an idea of what to search for!
I thought you were looking for the pins with a 2-3mm head. Good that someone could find what you needed.
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Post by dudgeon on May 15, 2022 22:14:20 GMT
Sorry eastman I should have said what size they were in my initial post.
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