ImperialWalker
Well-Known Member
Smugglers Holster
v 1.0
So, one of the things that I have needed to address eventually has been the lack of rivets on the ANH version of the buckle.
Thanks to Chaim, I have some idea of how this could have been done.
The question is, were the original hooks welded out of two parts, or perhaps bent from one? Based on the images I have, even the higher res ones, I simply have no idea.
Here is an idea I had
Basically, the hook is bent back on itself, then around the leather where it is riveted.
The advantage to this design is that it wouldn't have required any welding, and could have been made out of one single piece of metal. The disadvantages are that you have to rivet before making the bend in the metal, it creates stress points in the metal because they have to be bent so extreme, and it adds a lot of thickness to the hook.
Alternatively...
This is based more on what we see above.
The advantage to this is that it doesn't really add much bulk to the hook, and the bends in the metal would be much less complex. It would also allow for riveting the metal to the leather, and then not having to worry about making additional bends after.
The disadvantage is that it requires extra parts, and extra welding.
Personally, despite the extra bits, and the fact it requires welding. I like the second option better. It seems to be the design that keeps the external look of the hook, but allows for the rivets to be hidden. I would like to know your thoughts, but I think I will add this one into the plans, until of course a better solution is found, or I'm convinced otherwise.
EDIT
A member of another forum suggested that it may have been nothing more than a post. Basically, something like a Chicago screw that was welded to the back of the hook.
The top image is the same one posted above, with the only difference being that it is built with the proper measurements, and is more refined.
The second design is based on the suggestion.
The obvious advantage of this is that it is dead simple. Aside from having to weld the post (Chicago screw, etc), there really isn't anything different that needs to be done, or made.
I like it!
v 1.0
So, one of the things that I have needed to address eventually has been the lack of rivets on the ANH version of the buckle.
Thanks to Chaim, I have some idea of how this could have been done.
The question is, were the original hooks welded out of two parts, or perhaps bent from one? Based on the images I have, even the higher res ones, I simply have no idea.
Here is an idea I had
Basically, the hook is bent back on itself, then around the leather where it is riveted.
The advantage to this design is that it wouldn't have required any welding, and could have been made out of one single piece of metal. The disadvantages are that you have to rivet before making the bend in the metal, it creates stress points in the metal because they have to be bent so extreme, and it adds a lot of thickness to the hook.
Alternatively...
This is based more on what we see above.
The advantage to this is that it doesn't really add much bulk to the hook, and the bends in the metal would be much less complex. It would also allow for riveting the metal to the leather, and then not having to worry about making additional bends after.
The disadvantage is that it requires extra parts, and extra welding.
Personally, despite the extra bits, and the fact it requires welding. I like the second option better. It seems to be the design that keeps the external look of the hook, but allows for the rivets to be hidden. I would like to know your thoughts, but I think I will add this one into the plans, until of course a better solution is found, or I'm convinced otherwise.
EDIT
A member of another forum suggested that it may have been nothing more than a post. Basically, something like a Chicago screw that was welded to the back of the hook.
The top image is the same one posted above, with the only difference being that it is built with the proper measurements, and is more refined.
The second design is based on the suggestion.
The obvious advantage of this is that it is dead simple. Aside from having to weld the post (Chicago screw, etc), there really isn't anything different that needs to be done, or made.
I like it!
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