Copper nails with domed head

Jewelry Discussion
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Hi all. I took a workshop recently, during which the instructor
showed us some small copper nails with a half-dome head. They were
similar to brass escutcheon pins, but heavier. He couldn’t remember
where or when he got them. I have spent hours online and on the phone
searching for them, to no avail. I’ve talked to big-time copper
people and big distributors such as McMaster-Carr. I’m beginning to
think they may not exist any more.

Anyone out there have an idea where I could find some? Thanks.

Allan Mason

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Allan,

Here on the island the boat supply shops sell copper nails.

Hans

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Search “copper boat nails” you will find rose head nails and look at
copper rivets at:

http://www.smallparts.com/products/descriptions/ycr.cfm

jesse

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Hi Allan,

took a workshop recently, during which the instructor showed us
some small copper nails with a half-dome head.

They sound like some of the nails used to attach leather sections to
the wood part of some chairs & other furniture.

You might try companies that cater to furniture makers/restorers &
leather workers.

Good luck!
Dave

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Allan,

R.J. Leahy Co San Francisco

1 800 514 4106
fax 822 2689
rjleahy.com

these folks are one of the most complete distributors of brass, cu,
bronze, nickel, sheet, rod, fasteners, nails, rivets, screws…you
get the the picture…

aloha