Tie tack vs. bar pin backing

[haxtonhouse]

I have a tie tack that I made from an arrowhead, and I have had problems with the arrowhead snagging the fabric of the tie.

[Kilted in Maine]

I have a tie tack that I made from an arrowhead, and I have had problems with the arrowhead snagging the fabric of the tie.

Well, hadn't thought of that either!

I just checked and the edges aren't to sharp to begin with but may just file/sand them down a bit to be safe.

I did purchase a bag of both types of fasteners and think I may need to go with the bar type backing due to the width of the tie-tack base.

If I get some time this week-end will see what I can come up with.

[JS Sanders]

<< I may need to go with the bar type backing due to the width of the tie-tack base. >>

I had similar problem and simply grinded the excess metal away with a Dremel tool.

Slainte,
steve