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Craftsmanship => Accoutrements => Topic started by: RobD on March 30, 2017, 07:09:55 PM

Title: Creating a powder horn strap staple ...
Post by: RobD on March 30, 2017, 07:09:55 PM
... from an armored electrical cable staple ...

A strap staple for a powder horn. - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KDHW96Exjw)
Title: Re: Creating a powder horn strap staple ...
Post by: Ohio Joe on March 30, 2017, 09:12:37 PM
Cool Rob!  :hairy
Title: Re: Creating a powder horn strap staple ...
Post by: Bigsmoke on March 30, 2017, 09:32:23 PM
Man, after you twisted the staple, took it out of the vise and held your hand in back of it, it looked like you were going to lay it in your palm.
Whew!!
Thanks for not doing that.
With all that being said, here is another thought.
First, the weasel clause:  I am not much of a fan of woven horn straps or metal staples for that matter.  But I have heard that it is not a good idea to twist the staple like that, as it can accelerate the wear on the strap.  I guess with leather tabs on the strap it wouldn't be an issue, though.  I dunno, like I say I don't care for either item.  Much rather prefer a leather lace.
For the few staples I make, I use a piece of bailing wire .060" and cold bend it.  Works slick.
Title: Re: Creating a powder horn strap staple ...
Post by: amm1851 on March 30, 2017, 09:52:21 PM
I have used a hand forged nail, cold bent and sharpened at both ends.
Title: Re: Creating a powder horn strap staple ...
Post by: RobD on March 30, 2017, 10:00:00 PM
i only use leather lace horn straps.

(http://i.imgur.com/pO7wtVt.jpg)
Title: Re: Creating a powder horn strap staple ...
Post by: Hanshi on April 01, 2017, 02:55:31 PM
I've always made staples out of coat hangers.  They've worked really well for me so far.