PrePro

Thank you @suzelle the Press-n-Snap came in the mail today and it seems to be exactly what I'm looking for! It seems like it's tough to mess anything up using that tool. I was glad to see directions in the foldover paper hanger that came stapled to the bag. I got the deluxe kit from sailrite including a bunch of starter packs of snaps. I love the copper rivets and I've used them on belts, they look great, sort of classy-rustic. And yep they're pricey, bummer. But I've switched to using beveled Chicago Screws on belts. They have a nice clean look and it's probably nice to be able to swap out a buckle later. Your foot-operated device sounds interested feel free to post a pic! But again a big thank you for the assist!

Any suggestions for cleaning the larger leather roughers? I slide a needle diagonally up the rougher pad but it's slow going, especially if used on a waxed piece of leather. Updated link with the tool: https://www.springfieldleather.com/Rougher-Leather

price drop!

I could use some help on which snaps to buy and how to best install them. I've tried Sailrite snaps and a Tandy Craftool and had occasional luck, and I have this old FH Smith Universal riveter device but I'm not sure I'm using it correctly or with the right bits/inserts. I'd love to use this since it seems well built, but I can't come up with a combination of bits and crushing strength to set snaps, if there is one (see pic). Right now I'm making tool holders/protectors and flask covers, and I'd like something more elegant for snaps - or at the least, reliable. So, do you use one of these, or can you point me to how to select the proper bit and use it properly? Or, what snaps do your customers love, and what tools do you use to set them?

posted to ebay, and dropped price to $1400. https://www.ebay.com/itm/204018354841

Thank you @Northmount One more picture of it running, showing the inflated filter bags. Really hope this can go to a good home - it's in great shape. $1500 - priced to sell!

Great shape, a 10' long cast iron, 220v single phase, shoe finisher, for grinding and polishing shoes. Horsehair brushes, all the cutters too, boxed separately but included. This was running up to the day the shop closed. Also includes the cloth dust collector bags so it's ready to plug in and go. Dryer outlet plug is on it. Will deliver to local Dayton Ohio area (or charge per mile for further) but need you to unload it, and it weighs at least 1500 lbs or so. Motors are huge and heavy, and probably worth the price just for those. If no buyers I'll pull the motors and horsehair brushes and sell separately.

well now I wish I could delete my post lol. Thanks @Wizcrafts - and not just for this answer but for all your incredibly helpful posts. So, use a good clear sewing machine oil, no grease, and there's no such thing as DFH oil. lol....

what is DFH?