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I need some snaps for a leather project. However when look for snaps it's a bit confusing. They are in metric and standard measurements. Some give cap size but not post size. I'm trying to understand how to find what I'm looking for so I don't get a post size for 4oz leather when I need it for 9 oz or vice versa. In videos I often hear line 20 snaps, is that a standard size to use? I also see kits of 100 assorted sizes, is it advisable to get a kit for pricing? Or are they cheaper snaps that won't hold a project closed? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help and God bless.

I have 16 sets of (100) qty line 20 buttons and sockets. $12 each or $160 for all (plus shipping).

Never had a use for snaps and quick rivets, just wondering what exactly line 20 or line 24 snaps means and is there a size chart somwhere giving guidence to what size you should use

So I've been making bracelets and putting snaps on them. First I used line 24 which had too long a shaft, so I was sawing it down but I found that the cap was getting dented out of shape even with it being cradled in the proper shaped hole in the setter. I figured that's because the stem was too thick at that length so it was putting more pressure on it than it was supposed to. I just got some line 20 snaps, and I'm having the same problem! The line 20's are a nice size, but I suspect the stem is a bit too long and that's why I'm getting the dents. Or is that not it? I'm doing a gentle tapping, and the stem is flaring out great, the hardware is firmly stuck to the leather but I'm getting a square shaped dent on the cap every time. Also they're really hard to snap/pry apart, which isn't the greatest thing when pressing against your wrist. What's strange is I had run to the local Joanne Fabrics store with a 50% off coupon a while ago and got some anorak snaps, and they work PERFECTLY. Exactly the right size, height, and not a pain to pry apart/snap together. Maybe I should just stick to that kind of snap for bracelets or something...Anyway, if anyone has input on how to keep the cap from denting or what I'm doing wrong, please enlighten me.

Hi All, I am having a lot of recent issues setting some Line 20 Snaps with my hand held setters. I recently bought some Gun Metal Black snaps from Springfield Leather. I have had nothing but problems trying to set them by hand. All of my posts bend at sharp angles despite careful setting technique. The result is misaligned button snaps which do not function properly, look terrible, and have to be removed. This is marring up my projects and making me a crazy man. I compared these snaps against some nickel plated Tandy snaps I have. These Tandy snaps have been setting and functioning with zero issues. I believe I have found the problem: the Gun Metal Black snaps have 2 slits cut out of the base near the post. This means the post has different levels of support at different angles which is causing the post to bend to the side that is offering less support when setting pressure is applied. The results are these crooked snaps. See the side by side picture for comparison (slightly blurry sell phone picture, you;ve been warned ). The Gun Metal Snap is on the left, the Nickel Plated Tandy Snap is on the right: As much as I would like a snap setting press or tool, they are out of my price range. The alternative and easier option is to find some higher quality snaps. Can anyone recommend a source for or a specific brand of higher quality snaps in Gun Metal Gray or Black colorations? Specifically Line 20 and Line 24 varieties?