Luke ANH D-ring assembly=Saddle String Clip??? Please Look

Probe Droid

Master Member

• Jun 29, 2014

• #1

Was looking at something entirely different on ebay when a sale for something called a "saddle string clip" came up as one of the extra thingies on the bottom from the same seller. Needless to say I almost fell out of my chair.

What do you think? Is this it? Could it be that simple (never is, but hey)? Fingers crossed.

Saddle string clip | eBay

 

roygilsing

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jun 29, 2014

• #2

Yes, great D-rings! I found something similar from a German seller. I discussed it with Sym-Cha and came to the conclusion that these rings are perfect. Here's the thread:
http://www.therpf.com/f79/luke-anh-lightsaber-d-ring-103270/
And here:
http://www.therpf.com/f79/old-graflex-build-216550/

The thing is, of course, there are thousands of different D-ring manufacturers and thousands of ring shape variations. But I'm happy with this saddle-ring.

Roy

 

Panaflex

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RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jun 29, 2014

• #3

The link to eBay shows many, which one are you looking at specifically? I'm on the fence with the D ring part of my build.

 

JoeG

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• Jun 29, 2014

• #4

This one? Rope Strap Clip D Ring for Western Saddle Free USA Shipping | eBay

 

Panaflex

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RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jun 29, 2014

• #5

That's what I thought. It looks similar to what I purchased from Strapworks and Seattle fabrics. (Thanks VFX Freak)
Here's what it looks like sizing up on my Graflex. Still torn on the strap, it looks a bit small to me. I may fabricate a new strap using Sym-Cha's tutorial.

 

Sym-Cha

Master Member

• Jun 30, 2014

• #6

Hi there,

the issue with most straps / clips is that they are not wide enough (19mm at least) and not entirely round either so the D sits too loose ... that and I just happen to like the way my custom design fits nicely against the edge of the graflex bottom ... hence I gave you my tutorial to create your own

Chaim

 

Probe Droid

Master Member

• Jun 30, 2014

• #7

Yeah but if you don't have the skill, the tools, or in the inclination this is an easy out.

 

Sym-Cha

Master Member

• Jun 30, 2014

• #8

The picture of that D-ring attached to the brown leather in this auction :

Rope Strap Clip D Ring for Western Saddle Free USA Shipping | eBay

does look rather good ... if the D you will receive is as round as that one then you're fine ... I suppose

Chaim