Eyelet question

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Ryan J

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Hey all,
I've searched around and haven't found an answer for this question. I need an eyelet to go through multiple pieces of leather. Through the welt, the front and the back. Do I need an eyelet with a long enough barrel to go through all three? I tried flaring one eyelet, putting it in the hole, putting an eyelet in through the other side, flipping it and flaring the eyelet that's inside the other. Hope that makes sense. It held okay, though it seems hokey, but it's the only thing that I could think of with the eyelets I have because they only protrude through about 3/4 of the workpiece. I haven't been able to find eyelets with longer barrels. So how is this done? While I was typing this I had a thought. Maybe I could use 1/4 brass or copper tube cut to length and flare the ends.
 
i'd be really interested if there is a simple way to produce eyelets with a rolled rim at a desired length as well, because what i can find around here doesn't fit through 3 layers of leather either. or maybe i am jsut stupid :)
 
I've flared copper tubing before in plumbing. With the right size flaring anvil I don't see why you couldn't flare a thin pi email of tube clear over like a grommet
 
Thanks for the link Mike, that is one heck of a store. :)

Ryan, I've always done it like your solution. An eyelet on the front layer and one on the back layer, I never did like how my eyelets never flared the same on the back. This way I get a front part of the eyelet on both sides. You dont really need a tube going clean through.
 
What Mike suggested. Look under "Stimpson", you should be able to find something to suit your needs. If not, give 'em a call with your size needs and such. They deal with sheath makers every day, so they shouldn't be confused at your inquiry.
 
I use eyelets on my belts, struggled with a manual eyelet setter, then found an eyelet setter all in one tool
Similar to the rotary punch but with one size.
 
Another source is knife supply houses like Jantz. The tubes used for thong tubes in knife handles can be easily flared to work in leather, and they are thick enough to go through knife handles, more than thick enough for a sheath. My two cents. R
 
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