Duct Tape Messenger Bag + Hardware

Step 12 Gather Materials for the Hardware

I split the hardware into three segments: the handle anchors, the shoulder strap anchors and the front flap buckle.

Notes:
Most parts can be bought at Home Depot. I was unable to find 5/16 x 1/2in tension pins there, but the other ones mentioned are sold, though quantities are limited. The marker flags come in packs of 100. You'll only need 2 for all the hardware in this instructable, at most, but I'm sure you can find a use for the remaining 98. Mc Master-Carr sells everything you will need (and probably a lot more you don't need).

For the handle you will need:
1. Duct tape
2. 4 5/16in x 1in Tension Pins
3. 1 Marker Flag
4. "Structural Bar" (see note just below list)
5. Scissors
6. Pliers
7. Tin Snips
8. Permanent marker

The "structural bar" (item #4) used in this bag is an aluminum ruler. You can use the free paint stirrers, other flat bits of metal or just about anything small, flat and rigid.

For the shoulder straps you need:
1. Duct tape
2. 4 5/16 x 2in Tension Pins
3. 1 Marker flag
4. All tools mentioned above.

For the front flap buckle, you will need:
1. Duct tape
2. 3 5/16 x 1in Tension pins.
3. 2 5/16 x 1/2in Tension pins.
4. 1 Marker flag
5. 2 or more #10 washers.
6. All tools mentioned above.
7. Cross-cut metal-working file. (optional)

...Or you can use some hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro) to secure the front flap.

All the parts are very similar, so I detailed the bending of only one.

The pictures are more descriptive than I can be, so I suggest you examine them closely.

Once you've decided what you want to make, you can move forward, prepared.