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Dot Common Sense Fasteners

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Hello,

I plan on using DOT common sense fasteners on some shoulder bags I am making.

What is the maximum leather thickness that can be used with these fasteners?

Also has anyone used snap caps to attach the turnbuttons to the leather?

Thanks

Jim

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I know it has been awhile but Sailrite.com is a marine supplier and they have a catalog of all types of snaps etc and info on using them. Art

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this is an old old thread but anyway if you look up scoville they sell pull the dot fasteners and there are 2 lengths

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OLDNSLOW

Yes this is an old thread. In addition to the different lengths I have found you can use the cap portion as a backing for the turn button.

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Thanks for sharing that idea James, I doubt that would have crossed my mind otherwise. I do like the idea for those instances where you don't want or need to line something but want something different to finish the backside.

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This is a jig I made to help setting those line 24 caps and posts.

I usually use the Snap & Press tool but when I need to install something further from the edge I use this

jig.

The throat is about 8". The holes were drilled with a drill press to insure the tool is perpendicular and lined

up perfectly with the cap or post below. It also prevents the tool from leaning to the side when struck with

a maul. The cup or anvil sits in a shallow hole below to prevent any movement. It works well.

Jim

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