Members have been extremely helpful in the past.Does anyone know of a source for D rings?
With the help of menbers I solved the claw feet problem.
thanks
rob

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Originally posted by robz:
Members have been extremely helpful in the past.Does anyone know of a source for D rings?
With the help of menbers I solved the claw feet problem.
thanks
rob

rob,

Language barrier here...what exactly are you looking for when you say “D-Rings?â€

Rick,
It is the ring that is on the end of the short strap for a 1907 sling.One end has claw feet and the other end has a brass or steel loop that the long strap feeds through then doubles back on itself to form the loop.
rob

Rob,

I was pretty sure that’s what you meant, but just thought I’d check first. To me, “D†rings are “D†shaped not rectangular like the ones on rifle slings...but what’s in a name?

Have you tried Turner? The other places that you could try are any good tack shop, feed store, or saddlery...which Australia should have an abundance of. The ones in my part of the world always have a good supply of hardware for making or repairing tack.

That’s great, except that the hardware he’s looking for is a rectangular link not a D-ring.

Thanks Rick,
As always you are a fountain of information.
rob

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Originally posted by Rick 0311:
That’s great, except that the hardware he’s looking for is a rectangular link not a D-ring.

The correct terminology for the part is a "D-ring"......

Why they call it that...... I don't know. It is a rounded off rectangular loop.



Robz, would it possibly be easier to find a 1907 sling that is in really crappy condition and cheap, buy it for the metal parts, and then fit those parts to your new leather?

Just a thought........

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Originally posted by Collins:
hows this?

Wouldn't style 11 Work? (Not if you're going for original.. but hey)

Probably not, Collins.

Here's a close up picture of a "D-ring" on a reproduction 1907 sling.



The "D-Ring" is sown on/attached to the end of the short strap and the longer strap slips freely through it.

Here's the site for the sling shown above: Les Tam Slings

Got it, Nice work BTW. Is it steel, It's got a bronze hue to it.

A rose by any other name.....

Whatever you want to call them, you can normally find them at leather working supply stores (Tandy, etc) or at just about any good tack store or saddle shop...and also at parachute rigging shops.

Most are made of brass but I have also seen them in steel and also aluminum. You can also make them yourself from drill rod if you have to.

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Originally posted by Collins:
Got it, Nice work BTW. Is it steel, It's got a bronze hue to it.

The one shown in the picture "is solid brass and are recycled from original US service rifle slings from that same era. However, there are some differences. The rivets on the hooks are copper instead of the original brass."

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Originally posted by DaMan:

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Originally posted by Collins:
Got it, Nice work BTW. Is it steel, It's got a bronze hue to it.

The one shown in the picture "is solid brass and are recycled from original US service rifle slings from that same era. However, there are some differences. The rivets on the hooks are copper instead of the original brass."

There's a Boyt '42 for sale on eBay at present - sad shape but looks to be complete. Starting price is $9.90 w/ no bids so you might get it for that plus postage? At least you would have all the hardware - 'D' ring, claws, etc to start out with a new repro.
Regards,