Brass fittings for a handbag

[Swarfing]

Yes and no? this is where design clashes with manufacture and i am a fan of both. You need to think about how it would be accomplished and will those pins need to be fitted into the sockets or machined as 1? plus the threading? gluing? what are the downsides? etc

Assuming these are for fixing the fabric handles to the bag then a single pin across the maybe more acceptable (think watch strap). A hole can go straight through and a pin which could be polished or ground down to meet the surface afterwards. Yes the fabric would need to be folded and stitched maybe? This would be less noticeable?

[barryg]

I think it will need to be a single piece, although I'm not sure. Essentially the outer faces need to be clean and crisp, the inside of the 'U' doesn't feature cosmetically. I see what you mean by the 'watch strap' approach, unfortunately that wouldn't work with the design of the handles. I've attached a crude picture that might help clarify things:



The brass part needs to be fully outside of the face of the bag, and the backplate goes behind - only the screws pass through the bag facing, otherwise the leather will be weakened too much.

Would it be technically possible to make these as a single piece do you think?

[barryg]

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[JAZZCNC]

So basicly you want this.!! (See pic)


The machining in it's self aint a big deal but one off's are not cheap to make, even 20 would be not be enough to make them at low cost. Expect to pay a premium price. How much was you expecting to pay.?

EDIT: Why not have it this why regards bolt hole,would mean having the side piece's slightly wider but easier and better looking IMO.

[barryg]

Thanks for the feedback everyone - I have been trying to reply but I think because I only just joined my messages are sitting waiting for moderator approval.

JAZZCNC - that model you have done is pretty much spot on what I am after, just the pillars need to come flush with the outer sides, and be a bit smaller in diameter. Would you be able to make a sample for me? I need to check the fitment with the bag manufacturer, if they give it the ok then I'd be ready to order the 20 to start (obviously price permitting, if you can give a rough quote that would be very helpful - I know they won't fall into the 'cheap' category, but the lower the better :) ).