a little more help with a j hook please

[john beattie]

Hi guy's
Ok i eventually got my j hook through the post today, it arrived with three brads, i have never used one of these before so thought i would ask if there was any particular way to fix it, im guessing you cut the brads to size and peen the cut end over on the back of the hook, is there a recommended length i should leave to peen over.

many thanks
john

[davemyrick]

What I do, is to insert the rivets through the belt and hook, then cut the excess off with an end nipper. Then simply hammer down the rivet to mushroom and flatten over the hook.
Dave

[john beattie]

Thank's Dave, i thought that would be the case but just wanted to make sure, it's always better to ask than make a mess

all the best
john

[GunClick Rick]

What's the J-hook?

[john beattie]

What's the J-hook?

Hi Rick
here are some photos of a j- hook, you will see it on page 44 in packing iron

john

[Drayton Calhoun]

Thank you, Rick! You saved me from having to ask!

[GunClick Rick]

But i still don't know what it does,looks like a picture hanger to me

[john beattie]

Hi Rick
It's a belt fastener/adjuster for a two two piece buckle.
hope the photos help
john

[Drayton Calhoun]

Ahhhhh, so that's how it was done! Always wondered, thanks John!

[theshoer]

where did you get it ??

[GunClick Rick]

Wy i be

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Very good pics, John. They show it well. Thanks for sharing them.

[john beattie]

Your welcome Drayton and  Marshal
Theshoer, it was bought from    www.blockaderunner.com/Catalog/catpg27.htm
chuck kindly put me onto them.

john