what is this clip called

[Ron Bott]

This may be a bit off-topic but it is for a woodworking project, so here it goes.
I need a few clips like the one pictured. I found the image while searching "spring clip", but I am unable to find any sources to purchase. Does anyone know where I can find some to purchase? Maybe it has a technical name that might make it easier to locate? Thanks!

http://72.249.30.211/~pixelmag/clients/working/101185538.jpg

[Jamie Buxton]

I don't think it is a standard part. If you can post the dimensions and what it is used for, perhaps somebody can come up with a substitute.

[Chen-Tin Tsai]

Maybe a big binder clip could substitute? Drill a hole in the end and take off the "handles" of the clip? :)

[Lee Schierer]

One possible source is: Spring Clips (http://www.seastrom-mfg.com/seastrom_manufacturing_catalog/SpringClips.htm)

[Ron Bott]

The project is a rifle stock I am making. There will be a mortise in the stock about 1/2" W x 2"L x 1.5" D. The clip will be inserted into the bottom of the mortise and will hold the extra rifle magazines in the slot.

[David Cefai]

That looks remarkably like a spring clip for papers. Replaces staples. I'm not sure about the size but if I'm right then you should be able to get them from a stationery.

They are usually applied with a special tool. I've tried googling but cannot find any pictures.

[John R Green]

It's a spring clip used to attach Vinyl shutters to the house.
Screw it to the side of the house next to the window.
The Vinyl shutter has a rib on the back side that snaps right into the clip.
When it's time to repaint the house, use a pole with a hook to jerk it off the wall so the wasp that built their nest behind it can't get you.

[Rob Young]

Also looks a lot like a battery clip meant for 9V batteries. Without any sort of referencing dimension its hard to say what it is.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062220

Angle on the photo in the Radio Shack link is not the same. Their photo shows two clips side-by-side.

[William Duffer]

(http://www.seastrom-mfg.com/seastrom_manufacturing_catalog/index.htm)