lemisanthrope Report post Posted January 18, 2013 I don't know correct terminology for the bits, which is actually my problem, so please be patient and have understanding. I have a really nice thick! gun belt. It is set up with screwed in rivets so that changing the buckle is quite laborious. I would like to put in snaps like I have on other belts so that I can easily switch belt buckles. What do I need in order to be able to do this? Much thanks, Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted January 18, 2013 You need this http://springfieldleather.com/29329/Setter%2CSnap-All%2C6-Pc.Set/ and this http://springfieldleather.com/19046/Moc%2CDblBtmCowhideDrvng%2CSz-8-Ch/ and you will be set to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemisanthrope Report post Posted January 18, 2013 Thanks! I hope the 5/16" post is long enough, as the doubled back belt is probably close to 1/2" in width. But I don't see any snaps with longer posts available, so I guess I'll try those. Happy tooling, Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted January 18, 2013 If their to short you can take a sharp knife and cut a dip around the hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted January 18, 2013 Thanks! I hope the 5/16" post is long enough, as the doubled back belt is probably close to 1/2" in width. But I don't see any snaps with longer posts available, so I guess I'll try those. Happy tooling, Andy The tool farthest to the right in that springfield post is a rivet setter, works great for pounding down the leather around your snap posts. That said, the snap posts are only just over 1/4" long, so you're likely going to have to skive your leather (shave the flesh side) at the end in order for them to work for a 1/2" thick belt. Not sure if this is going to open up a whole new can of worms for you or not though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
