Any tips on how not to loose a kilt pin?

[Mel1721L]

I've discovered a drop of superglue on the clip of the kilt pin is the perfect answer to stop kilt pins falling off. Take care not to spill any on the kilt.

I think I prefer to avoid superglue, I just know it would end up where I didn't want it.

[jhockin]

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.

Could perhaps post a photo of these, so we all know what you are referring too? ( Google search wasn't helpful)

[Steve Ashton]

For those not in N. America a rubber band is also known as a rubber binder. In Spain you may use either "Bandita Elasitic" or "Goma para el pelo", and sometimes "Gomita" although that also has other meanings.

[Nathan]

Not sure what they are but the rubber band sounds like the simplest option.

As per Steve's message...
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[sailortats]

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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[sydnie7]

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.

[Riverkilt]

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.

[Father Bill]

Those are the ones!!!!!

[HootinHoller]

For those not in N. America a rubber band is also known as a rubber binder. In Spain you may use either "Bandita Elasitic" or "Goma para el pelo", and sometimes "Gomita" although that also has other meanings.

Or if yinz are from Pittsburgh Pa, it's a gumband.

[KSmedic]

If it's a hinged pin, just take a pair of needlenose pliers and squeeze the tabs on each end of the hinge mount together. (Doing this on the pivoting end will make it harder for the pin to swing open, while the tabs on the latching end will make the gate part much harder to open.) I had this issue on my badge at work, and the pliers trick has permanently fixed the problem. If it's a tie tack style pin, the screw post fastener or the rubber band trick are probably your best bet.