Info on a supplier for pin closure for a hand-made sporran

[moira]

Hi there - I am an American born 2nd generation Scot living in Canada and was delighted to find this group .

A friend of mine (who lives in Georgia USA) has made his own sporran and we have hunted high and low for a pin lock closure mechanism as would appear on most sporrans (pin, chain, d-ring). The only supplier we have found was in the UK and only sells in lots of 100. This is a one off project, possibly a couple more, so we don't need 100.

Any help will be much appreciated.

Does anyone know of a supplier who would provide fewer units?

What exactly is the correct industry term for them - "pin lock", "pin closure", etc.

Thank you.

[kilted guys wife]

I haven't seen exactly what your looking for (didn't dig very deep) but try some leathercraft supply stores, I like Tandy. I have seen quite a few things that would work but they are sorted under purse latches.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Are you looking for something like this (photo from USA Kilts)?


If so, I'm not sure where to purchase such a closure mechanism, but I would want to correct your assumption that this type of closure "would appear on most sporrans." In fact, it is really rather unusual.

Most sporrans would close with a simple snap, as seen here:


And, of course, the snap could be hidden, as on this model:


Some daywear sporrans, especially ones modeled after military issue, have a "Sam Brown" style stud closure.


Of course all of the above are daywear sporrans with a front flap closure -- formal evening wear sporrans, and some other styles, will have a small piece of leather attached to the top front of the sporran, which folds over and snaps closed on the back. And then, of course, you have your hinged metal cantle sporrans, your draw string "Rob Roy" style sporrans, etc.

In other words, there is a lot of variety in sporran closure systems (I have even seen sporrans that secured closed with a leather strap and buckle). But the drop pin style you are looking for is, among them, quite uncommon. If that's what you want, it's perfectly fine. I hope you find a source! But I didn't want you to think it was in any way required or expected. There are lots of other options to consider!

[dea3369]

Off-topic and definitely not to patronize anybody...

Mr. Newsome,

Just a short note to let you know that I am always amazed at the detail you provide in your answers. Your answer above is basically "it doesn't have to be a pin closure; lots of options available; good luck finding the closure you need." But you took time, like many others such as Steve Ashton, Kyle Macpherson, OC Richard, McClef, Tobus, etc., to explain. Not sure if you're museum director because of this talent or developed this talent because you became museum director. Either way, your posts definitely educate those of us newbies and unenlightened. Thanks.

[Thomas H]

Here is a thread from the forum where the same topic was looked in to
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...steners-71562/

I hope it helps . and Welcome to the forum

**** Sorry I went back and looked and It was not much Help ****
I will keep looking

[moira]

thank you all - we are still hunting but I will pass on the info about alternates - I think his heart is set on the pin closure for the look of it.

[Piipriker]

did you mean something like that?



here's the link to the website:
http://www.peraperis.com/Mittelalter...erschluss.html

[Mr.Charles Anthony]

Rabble; If you visit the website that Piipriker offer, look about, it has some fine buckles, buttons & even some sporrans! It seems a good resource, Thanks
As ever
CSA