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sparkey

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Brass tacks
« on: September 20, 2013, 10:28:12 am »
 :P  Hi, folks I am trying to obtain some brass tacks/pins about 4-6mm long,anyone got any idea's where I can get some,looked on line but have come up blank,many thanks for any replies,Ray. :P :P :P 
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Re: Brass tacks
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2013, 10:39:41 am »
Search for panel pins or sprigs.  Modelling Timbers might be a source if they are back online.
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Re: Brass tacks
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2013, 10:42:55 am »
sparkey.........these are 10mm long x 1mm diameter serrated bronze nails.........but I am sure that Graupner supply a smaller version.....Derek
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Re: Brass tacks
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2013, 10:56:34 am »
  I Googled for pins and got this www.technologysupplies.co.uk but the link doesn't work for me. They sell 6mmx1mm brass pins 200 for £1.07 +vat.   Maybe out of business at these prices, :((   they`d be same price for 10 in a model shop >>:-(   EDIT: I just tried the link and search on that link, it does work.
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Re: Brass tacks
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2013, 11:10:15 am »
Hobbies at dereham, think they come under fret pins
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Re: Brass tacks
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2013, 11:25:48 am »
You could try searching for "Escutchion" pins.  Which are nearly always made of brass and small.
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Re: Brass tacks
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2013, 11:44:14 am »
Model railway suppliers for track laying pins ?
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Re: Brass tacks
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2013, 12:05:53 pm »
 :-)) Thanks guys,ordered some from Hobbies,Ray. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Re: Brass tacks
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2013, 11:23:41 pm »
I  stock escutcheon pins - 5/8", hefty section with round heads. Have their uses, but not as dainty as Sparkey is looking for. Mostly brassed rather than solid these days, too.
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