Period zipper finds

[tmitchell59]

Is this the book?

https://zippergear.com/en/contents.html

I've heard of this book, written by a Japanese author. This is the authority. I would like to own this.

 

[Blackadder]

I've heard of this book, written by a Japanese author. This is the authority. I would like to own this.

20,000 yen
I think you can still order the zipper book.
https://gearbook.stores.jp/items/5b3cb0cea6e6ee1ec6002465

 

[Will Zach]

Could be a good read for $22:

https://www.amazon.com/Zipper-Exploration-Robert-D-Friedel/dp/0393313654

 

[tmitchell59]

20,000 yen
I think you can still order the zipper book.
https://gearbook.stores.jp/items/5b3cb0cea6e6ee1ec6002465

Thanks!

 

[Peacoat]

@Will Zach has come up with a source for Riri zippers. Their largest is the #8, but that ought to be strong enough for the Aero leather jackes that have the weak #5 that is prone to failure.

https://zipupzipper.net/collections/riri-zippers

 

[Peacoat]

This is an important thread that is located at the top of the page. Scroll down until you see "Period Zipper Finds." I thought this latest find by Will should be placed in this thread also.

 

[Daniel Veit]

I just found this Shop in switzerland.
https://ririmayer.ch/en/
Not the best shopdesign, one might to call them, to get the desired zipper.

 

[Peacoat]

And this from @Canuck Panda:

Buckleguy is the Riri dealer in the US. Sale zip tapes are really good deals and he's got most parts available for the Riri setup.
https://www.buckleguy.com/riri-zippers/

 

[Marc mndt]

Is there anyone who has a spare 50s chocolate bar nickel Talon slider and is willing to sell?

I'm looking for one to go on a modern #5 repro. Bought a bunch of 30s and 40s Talons but unfortunately they do not fit on the repro #5.

This is the one I'm looking for

 

[Canuck Panda]

Is there anyone who has a spare 50s chocolate bar nickel Talon slider and is willing to sell?

I'm looking for one to go on a modern #5 repro. Bought a bunch of 30s and 40s Talons but unfortunately they do not fit on the repro #5.

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This is the one I'm looking for

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I have a brass one exactly like that from Photo2u. He's got a bunch of them. You may have to dye the tape to your color of choice.
Can the NOS pull work on the repro zip? I've never tried. If this works I am swapping all my repro talons out like what you're doing.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Is there anyone who has a spare 50s chocolate bar nickel Talon slider and is willing to sell?

I'm looking for one to go on a modern #5 repro. Bought a bunch of 30s and 40s Talons but unfortunately they do not fit on the repro #5.

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This is the one I'm looking for

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I just remembered Regius may have some too. In the silver color. Check with him too.

 

[Marc mndt]

Can the NOS pull work on the repro zip? I've never tried. If this works I am swapping all my repro talons out like what you're doing.

Some work, others do not. It's worth trying.

I just remembered Regius may have some too. In the silver color. Check with him too.

I checked with regius, he indeed has one for me. Thnx for the tip!