fw2008
05-05-2010, 23:26
Hi;
I have a pair of pants I love because they're very light and dry fast, and pack real well. They also have zip off legs to make into shorts.
But now, the belt has broken off, so they won't stay up :D
Today, I decided to fix the belt temporarily by using another nylon belt I had. I needed to rivet the new belt to the pants, since I didn't think trying to sew the heavy nylon belt would work.
I didn't have any rivets, or the tool to install them, so I used screws and nuts instead. It was tough making the holes in the pants and in the belt for the screws, but I finally did get it attached using one screw, 2 washers, a lockwasher, and a nut on each side.
What I really need is a cheap rivet kit. Probably something I can buy at Home Depot, but I was thinking I might want something nicer than the standard rivets they would sell. Like a Levis type rivet.
Does anyone know of something like this?
Normally, I would have tossed the pants when the belt broke, but my budget is strained, and I'm trying to save money for new gear for a thru-hike next year.
Thanks
FW
I have a pair of pants I love because they're very light and dry fast, and pack real well. They also have zip off legs to make into shorts.
But now, the belt has broken off, so they won't stay up :D
Today, I decided to fix the belt temporarily by using another nylon belt I had. I needed to rivet the new belt to the pants, since I didn't think trying to sew the heavy nylon belt would work.
I didn't have any rivets, or the tool to install them, so I used screws and nuts instead. It was tough making the holes in the pants and in the belt for the screws, but I finally did get it attached using one screw, 2 washers, a lockwasher, and a nut on each side.
What I really need is a cheap rivet kit. Probably something I can buy at Home Depot, but I was thinking I might want something nicer than the standard rivets they would sell. Like a Levis type rivet.
Does anyone know of something like this?
Normally, I would have tossed the pants when the belt broke, but my budget is strained, and I'm trying to save money for new gear for a thru-hike next year.
Thanks
FW