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    Default Field Tourniquet

    In getting my gear ready for the season, I wish to construct some field tourniquets. I have found the buckles, but am now looking for the canvas. I went to my local fabric store and the duck canvas they sell looks too flimsy. What type of canvas would have been used?

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    John Ferrannini
    Asst Surgeon
    Co. K, 67th NY

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    Milk Creek has tourniquets. You might want to check them out.

    http://milkcreek.com/shop/index.php?...q13pav6n025i74
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    Default Hobby Lobby

    I can get the proper canvas in a long strip from Hobby Lobby in my neighborhood. I just sew the buckle on. Works great. The canvas looks like a thin canteen strap. Perfect size.
    Dr. Trevor Steinbach
    17th Corps Field Hospital, Inc. a 501(c)(3)
    First Federal Division -- Medical Director
    First Illinois Brigade -- Medical Director (Union)
    Board Member - Society of Civil War Surgeons

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    Default Buckles?

    What are you using for buckles? Suspender buckles?

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    Default Buckles

    The buckles are period correct and available in brass from River Junction Trade Company in Iowa. they are $1.20 each or $10.00 for a pack of 10.
    DIRT CHEEP way to make your own!
    Dr. Trevor Steinbach
    17th Corps Field Hospital, Inc. a 501(c)(3)
    First Federal Division -- Medical Director
    First Illinois Brigade -- Medical Director (Union)
    Board Member - Society of Civil War Surgeons

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