Pin & chain sporran fasteners

**chrisupyonder** · 17th January 12, 08:00 PM

I got this new sporran for £36.49 free shipping. It is very sturdy and plenty of room inside.

What I want to do is change the press stud catch for a pin and chain fastener like this one below...

In brass if possible. Anyone know where I could purchase this type of fastener?

Edit: A UK supplier would be preffered.

Chris.

**Mickey** · 17th January 12, 08:18 PM

I've been looking for these too, and cannot find anything. I've tried leather outlets, purse making suppliers, etc. I'm down to thinking of using iron cut nails but haven't quite figured out the socket piece.

If anybody has a source, I'll pay a middleman fee!

**azwildcat96** · 17th January 12, 08:22 PM

Chris,
The sporran you've posted with the pin and chain is sold by Caledonian Creations. I'm sure if you contacted them, they could help.
Here is their web page with contact info.
I have one of their sporrans, and I love it. Very well built.
Regards,
Jim

**Joe Gondek** · 17th January 12, 10:16 PM

The pin would be very easy to make out of a piece of brass brazing rod
just aneal it and start filing

the catch stud could be made by bending brass rod into a U shape , inserting the two ends of the U into the sporran then use a flat piece with two holes drilled to match the U ; then peen them over or epoxy them in place

**paulhenry** · 18th January 12, 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by azwildcat96

Chris,
The sporran you've posted with the pin and chain is sold by Caledonian Creations. I'm sure if you contacted them, they could help.
Here is their web page with contact info.
I have one of their sporrans, and I love it. Very well built.
Regards,
Jim

or here , a more complete version of the site Leathersporrans.co.uk

**davidg** · 18th January 12, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by paulhenry

or here , a more complete version of the site Leathersporrans.co.uk

I've dealt before with the young guy who makes these sporrans and he's very helpful if a little difficult to get hold of sometimes. I'm sure he will point you in the right direction to obtain the fastener you want

**azwildcat96** · 18th January 12, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by davidg

I've dealt before with the young guy who makes these sporrans and he's very helpful if a little difficult to get hold of sometimes. I'm sure he will point you in the right direction to obtain the fastener you want

+1

I have nothing but good to say about these sporrans and the maker.