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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