Pre-domed handle pins, where?

[Bruce Bump]

You know on some SanFrancisco Bowies there are many many domed pins? Do you know where to buy some? I need very small ones right now but bigger ones would be handy on another project.

I plan to put them in this smooth handle in a checkered type grid pattern.

 

[Evil Eye Earl]

You know on some SanFrancisco Bowies there are many many domed pins? Do you know where to buy some? I need very small ones right now but bigger ones would be handy on another project.

I plan to put them in this smooth handle in a checkered type grid pattern.

Contact Harvey Dean ,he uses them.
He has some on bowie handles at his web site.

 

[Mace]

Hey Bruce,
I remember P.J. Tomes telling me he sells some. You might want to try him.
Mace

 

[Harry Stone]

Thanks, this helped me out too.

 

[Steven Penner]

Bruce

Very pretty.

Is that guard silver?
and
What is that handle material ? horn / bone ?

Premade domed and fancy head pins in sterling silver are available from
www.riogrande.com
1-800-545-6566

page 618 of the gems and findings paper catalogue

some order numbers are :

690-000
available 1 to 3 inch lengths by 1/2" increments
2.7mm head
.028" diameter pin
packages of 10
$ 8 to 11$ per pkg

smaller heads and more flat than domed
order #
639-184 1"
639-185 1.5"
639-186 2"
639-187 3"
639-188 4"
head size 1.3mm
.022" dia pin body
packages of 50 4$ to 15$ per pkg

there are others listed here

and i'm sure there are other sources faster/better/cheaper

 

[Bruce Bump]

Hey Bruce,
I remember P.J. Tomes telling me he sells some. You might want to try him.
Mace

Thanks Mace, I just called him and he only sells 1000 count package for $60. Anybody want to go in halves? $30 each plus shipping?

 

[Bruce Bump]

Bruce

Very pretty.

Is that guard silver?

and

What is that handle material ? horn / bone ?

Thanks Steven
Yep the guard and pommel is forged Nickel powder. The handle is amber/dyed stag.

 

[K A WILLEY]

Bruce, I would go halves with you if they are 1/16 or smaller , let me now.

 

[Bruce Bump]

Bruce, I would go halves with you if they are 1/16 or smaller , let me now.

Hi K A,
OK, Lets go for it. 500 pins may last me quite awhile.
BTW I left you a visitor message here. Email me.