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 Originally Posted by Father Bill
A kind and generous friend sent me a few absolutely tiny chromed mar connectors. The hole is just exactly the right size to slide the pin through it and then you tighten the grub screw against the side of the pin before putting it back through the fabric and pinning it shut. No idea where to get them, but they shouldn't be too exotic to find. I love them! (Thanks to my buddy!)
Not sure what they are but the rubber band sounds like the simplest option.
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Originally Posted by Mel1721L
Not sure what they are but the rubber band sounds like the simplest option.
As per Steve's message...
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“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
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I also use the rubber band method and haven't lost a kilt pin yet. Here is a pic of one in action on my Stewart old sett kilt.
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Creag ab Sgairbh
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Some pins have a single post, tie-tack style fastener vs. the hinged pin that can be easily secured with rubber band. With a single post (or two singles), the locking set-screw fastener is a great solution. They've been shown here before, I'll see about digging up a link.
Last edited by sydnie7; 9th May 14 at 04:24 PM.
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I love Pin Keepers!! Use them on all the insignia type pins that I use for kilt pins. They replace the clutch backs with no more worries. Very inexpensive...here's one source. http://www.lockingpinkeepers.com/Pin-Keepers-locks.html
Only downside is that the end of the pin sticks out a bit and can poke your leg... not bad, no blood, just sort of keeps you awake. A couple passes with a file would solve that.
And some places sell them preassembled...others sell them where you have to insert the tiny allen screw yourself...no small chore. Order a lot - you'll love them and use a lot of them.
For regular kilt pins I rely on rubber bands as shown above by Sailortats. Works great. Never lost a kilt pin yet. A few have come unhooked but the way they dangle around draws your attention to repair the situation.
Last edited by Riverkilt; 9th May 14 at 04:31 PM.
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Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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Rather than have the pin go through the kilt fabric in and out once to meet the clasp, I have found that weaving it several times through the material will keep it from falling out easily.
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Rubber bands sound like the answer. I lost a kilt pin in London one time. I thought of soldering or glueing but as a frequent flyer there is the problem of the security checks at the airport.
I also like blanket pins and I am surprised to hear of one falling off. Even so they a only cost a pound or two and I have a supply of them. They make enormous holes however!
John
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