Tiny belt snaps?

[Hilly]

I have a friend who chews, and is constantly wearing out the back pocket in all his jeans from keeping his tin in the pocket. I would like to make a case for him to hang on his belt.

I am looking to make the snuff box case featured in "The Art of Making Leather Cases" Vol. I by Al Stohlman. It calls for a type of fastener referred to as a "belt snap". I have been perusing the Tandy catalog, but don't see much in the way of suitable fasteners small enough to use on this pattern. Am I missing something? The the base of the post part must be smaller than 3/8" at the widest.

I'm guessing that the snuff boxes have become smaller since this pattern was published, and I won't find any belt snaps this small. Any suggestions for a closure?

Thanks,

Hilly

[Nocturne]

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/product...?number=1250-01

These are probably what you're looking for. They're called Segma snaps, and they're what you'd find on a pre-made belt blank from Tandy. Smallest snap size TLF carries.

Hope this helps.

-Noc

[Hilly]

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/product...?number=1250-01

These are probably what you're looking for. They're called Segma snaps, and they're what you'd find on a pre-made belt blank from Tandy. Smallest snap size TLF carries.

Hope this helps.

-Noc

Thanks, Noc

I'll have to give Clay M. in the Rapid City store a call on Monday, and ask about them. I sure hope they're what I need.

[Storm]

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/product...?number=1309-01

Hi Hilly, 

If your friend is going to be using it alot then an alternative might be the "Sam Browne Button & Washer"This was something that had been used on Army leather holsters for years. It is just another possible way to hold the tin in place.

Storm

[Hilly]

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/product...?number=1309-01

Hi Hilly,

If your friend is going to be using it alot then an alternative might be the "Sam Browne Button & Washer"This was something that had been used on Army leather holsters for years. It is just another possible way to hold the tin in place.

Storm

Thanks, Storm.

Yep, this guy chews a lot. That habit is bad enough, let alone the fact that he uses long cut, and puts a lot in his mouth at one time. It took me 5 years before I could look him in the mouth without feeling like I wanted to gag.

I was eyeballing those Sam Browne buttons, as I think they're pretty cool. I'm not sure the base is narrow enough though, as the area I have to use it is only a hair over 1/4" wide.

[HandyAndy]

Go for the Sam Browne, they come in a few sizes and add a more rugged/cool look.

I am not a fan of those little sigma snaps.