Anyone know who manufactures the coveted ball and chain zip pull? Not the short ball and chain, but the full circle one, as seen on Premier range, Japanese repro, Himel etc. Is it Waldes, I don't see it on their website. If I could buy a couple that'd be great.
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well, just answered my own question... https://www.ebay.com/sch/kanemakijisai/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
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I like the look of those as well, thanks for the ebay link.. looks like an easy change to make too.
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Thanks too for the link! I have a few Vintage ball and chain zippers in my stash. These look great!
Somewhat rare to find a vintage jacket with the Ball and Chain. I'm guessing they were too expensive. They do show up, but not common.
Somewhat rare to find a vintage jacket with the Ball and Chain. I'm guessing they were too expensive. They do show up, but not common.
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Is it just the 5” chest pocket zipper your after?? If so I have reproduction ball and chain Talon from Japan in nickel with black cotton tape if you want one??
Honeyman? sure, I'll PM him. I already bought from this Japanese ebay dealer. Speaks good English and replies fast.
I'm talking about the ebay guy from the link you posted.
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1930s Vintage Repro Ball Chain Zipper Nickel Puller | Kanemakijisai Tradin
Brand"WALDES ZIPPER""1930s repro Ball Chain" The slider is not included.Please ask me if you need a slider.
www.kanemakijisai.com
15 bucks for a small chain and still outta stock…
Can you just buy one from GW? That’s the Mojave jacket right?
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Nice! Going through a similar process myself and learning to be an amateur jeweller after the puller on my jacket broke! Do you have links to the hardware you used? thanks!
Plenty of available options and variations on Amazon. There’s brass as well. Just search ball chain and ball chain loop connector.
I need to find an appropriate size ball for the center of the chain. Maybe Etsy for that. The looped chain looks great though. Better pic:
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Nice! I am making an 'O' ring chain puller, myself. Used a bunch of jeweller's tools, jump rings and chains. Getting the right sizes took some trial and error, as it is hard to visualize the dimensions.
But finding the right stuff begins with knowing what terms to search for-for example I did not know there was such a thing as a 'loop connector' thanks! I assume you joined it to the zipper pull with a jump ring?
But finding the right stuff begins with knowing what terms to search for-for example I did not know there was such a thing as a 'loop connector' thanks! I assume you joined it to the zipper pull with a jump ring?
Yes indeed. And I found several beads on Etsy that I'll need to sift through as the ball.
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This is valuable information for vintage jacket fans, as even if their jacket zip puller isn't broken it is nice to have a back up option.
So, here is what I made.
In case anyone is interested, the ingredients are: one 7mm jump ring to attach to the zip. A 6x4mm link chain and a 9mm jump ring for the 'O' tab.
I am happy with how this looks, but this one might be just a proof of concept as I think I want a stronger chain with soldered links if I am to pass this on to future generations.
Be aware that in my experience the metal of the jump rings (and probably the chain) needs to be 1mm+ thick. Otherwise you are basically dealing with wire and it is too soft for repeated tugging. These jump rings are by 'Angel Malone' on Amazon and are really strong. A good way to test the strength of the links and rings is to see you can bend them with your bare hands. If you can, the hardware is too fragile. These can only be opened with pliers. Lots of trial and error to learn this, thank goodness for free returns on Amazon!
Btw The jacket is by SJC. I really rate the jacket in every way, but the original chain puller was flimsy and came off in my hand shortly after buying it.
So, here is what I made.
In case anyone is interested, the ingredients are: one 7mm jump ring to attach to the zip. A 6x4mm link chain and a 9mm jump ring for the 'O' tab.
I am happy with how this looks, but this one might be just a proof of concept as I think I want a stronger chain with soldered links if I am to pass this on to future generations.
Be aware that in my experience the metal of the jump rings (and probably the chain) needs to be 1mm+ thick. Otherwise you are basically dealing with wire and it is too soft for repeated tugging. These jump rings are by 'Angel Malone' on Amazon and are really strong. A good way to test the strength of the links and rings is to see you can bend them with your bare hands. If you can, the hardware is too fragile. These can only be opened with pliers. Lots of trial and error to learn this, thank goodness for free returns on Amazon!
Btw The jacket is by SJC. I really rate the jacket in every way, but the original chain puller was flimsy and came off in my hand shortly after buying it.
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I know you all have been looking for ball chain parts; and Kanemakijisai seems to stock them now! https://kanemakijisai.com/repair-kit
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