Thanks for the replys guys. The rivets I got @ Moonshine Leather in Nashville, IN, they are sold as conches, but looked more like buttons. Just hammer them together, I used a little superglue to though.
No deer yet Tracy. When we pulled into the drive a bout 15 minutes ago there were three right across the creek from the house. I've kinda decided not to shoot the though, it's a mature doe w/ here yearlings. I've done that the past couple of years and always end up leaving one yearling to fend for it;s self. I'd rather shoot a lone doe or a buck this year, but the time is to the wire now.
Thanks again guys, dpg