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Old Oct 28, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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anyone ever replace eyelets in leather chaps? im looking to buy the tools and do it myself seems easy enough. anyone know of a place with quality products i can buy supplies and tools from?
 
Old Oct 28, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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I've used both of these companies.

http://springfieldleather.com/
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/e...home/home.aspx
 
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Grommet kit:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_sa...grommet%20tool
I've used Tandy Leather in the past, when they had a store in town. Decent stuff, but it's not a complicated tool.
 
Old Oct 28, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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Eyelets or snaps? The tool is easy to use. The key is using quality snaps that don't break leaving the wrong sides together.
 
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Tandy is good, I've been buying from them for years. I used to make custom knives and bought everything from to them for the sheaths.
 
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EYELETS



GROMLETS



TOOL U need to install them.





Same tool can also be used on snaps.

I also use these.
http://eleathersupply.com/fasteners.shtml
http://sewwhatsupplies.com/cart/line...aps-p-250.html



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well i was looking at eyelets, i have what looks like grommets installed now but the washer looking pieces are falling off. whats a better replacement eyeletts or grommets? im replacing the ones in the back where the leather ties.
 

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tandy is the best for leather supplies.

I would also check out hobby lobby
 
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http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/d...eid=AZ&p_city=

The above link is for the Tandy stores in the Arizona area. Also, bring the chaps with you, someone there will help you.
 
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ha both hobby lobby and michaels had eyeletts but no tool for install
 



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