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Does anyone know where a hobbyist could buy the T-nut type rivets with the flat hex head bolts used by Comp-Tac and others. The bolts (? right term for that thing?) read yfs.

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B3XD wrote:Does anyone know where a hobbyist could buy the T-nut type rivets with the flat hex head bolts used by Comp-Tac and others. The bolts (? right term for that thing?) read yfs.

The item is know as a Chicago Screw.



They are available at most every hardware store.

What about the captive 'nuts' with teeth that bite into the backside of the leather to hold in place?

I know the things you mean, Crossbreed use them. I'd imagine any leather store would carry them. I'll ask next time I pass our local Tandy.

terryg wrote:What about the captive 'nuts' with teeth that bite into the backside of the leather to hold in place?

You should be able to pick those up at Home Depot or Lowes. They should be with the fasteners and come with screws.

Years ago, I broke off the points and epoxied some to the back side of my dashboard after the dealership stripped out the screws holding my radio.

Chicago Screws (mid-way down the page): http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php?cPath=41_56" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

T-Nuts: http://www.boltdepot.com/t-nuts.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Good Luck!

Like others have said, you can get the t-nuts at Home Depot, or any other hardware store. However, I like the Chicago screws better. They are smoother against your skin, and they don't peirce the leather, weakening it. I've seen holsters that have been adjusted several times trying to get the right cant, and they look like they've been attacked with an ice pick. The only caveat with the Chicago screws is that you should add a little thread locker once you get them adjusted.

Hmmm. Anyone find it ironic that 'Chicago' screws seem to be the trick to helping us safely and comfortably secure our concealed weapons????

Thanks for the responses.

I use Chicago screws now for the inserts I build in my purses, but they don't really look right on Kydex. Paritally cause I can only find shiny black or brass looking screws.

What I like about the t-nut things is the recessed hex headed screw they take. I have found ones suitable for wood but can't seem to find the flat black nut they use. The Chicago screws look good in leather but that flat black looks nice against Kydex.

http://www.academy.com/index.php?page=c ... 03468-0009



Just saw this on Academy's website today and thought of this thread...
$3.99 for 6 of them.

interesting looking. Will go check out. Thanks

B3XD wrote:interesting looking. Will go check out. Thanks

Tandy Leather is the cheapest source I've found with the greatest selection also.