CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 27, 2022 CFM Report Posted May 27, 2022 So i have another holster to modify but on examining it i noticed this plastic button protector thing. Anyone seen them elsewhere they are a protector for the metal to metal contact. on snaps. i don't care for plastic much buts its a pretty cool invention. or is it just a plastic back piece for a rivet? Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM tsunkasapa Posted May 27, 2022 CFM Report Posted May 27, 2022 From the pictures it looks like a button that pops through the hole in the center of the snap. A separate unit. Pretty neat idea. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Contributing Member fredk Posted May 27, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted May 27, 2022 There are plastic 'snaps'. They are available in 3 sizes afaik. They are called 'KAM Snaps' T5 is the most common size. It needs a special pliers tool to set them, by squeezing and squashing the central pointy bit, which actually looks the same in your sample photograph. I use them on 'key ring coin purses' and other lightweight items. I must see if one of their heads will do the same job Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 27, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted May 27, 2022 6 minutes ago, fredk said: There are plastic 'snaps'. They are available in 3 sizes afaik. They are called 'KAM Snaps' T5 is the most common size. It needs a special pliers tool to set them, by squeezing and squashing the central pointy bit, which actually looks the same in your sample photograph. I use them on 'key ring coin purses' and other lightweight items. I must see if one of their heads will do the same job yes they appear to be the same but using a metal snap on the outer part. please let us know. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member fredk Posted May 27, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted May 27, 2022 Right, we don't buy snap/poppers by 'Line #' but by the mm diameter of the head Here is a photo of KAM Snaps heads on the bases of two sizes of regular snaps On the left, a KAM head is wider than the base of a 12mm classed snap, but, on the right, the base of a 15mm class is about 1.5 mm wider that the KAM head Actual measurements [approx, cos my gauge ain't 100% accurate ] KAM head = 12.4mm to 12.6mm [slight variation] 12mm snap base = 10.9mm 15mm snap base = 14mm If you could be bothered you could file the larger snap base down to fit under the KAN head. It wouldn't take much filing to take off about 0.7mm all round it ~~ I now remember that I used these to cover the bases of ready rivets before I discovered double-headed rivets Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 27, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted May 27, 2022 2 hours ago, fredk said: Right, we don't buy snap/poppers by 'Line #' but by the mm diameter of the head Here is a photo of KAM Snaps heads on the bases of two sizes of regular snaps On the left, a KAM head is wider than the base of a 12mm classed snap, but, on the right, the base of a 15mm class is about 1.5 mm wider that the KAM head Actual measurements [approx, cos my gauge ain't 100% accurate ] KAM head = 12.4mm to 12.6mm [slight variation] 12mm snap base = 10.9mm 15mm snap base = 14mm If you could be bothered you could file the larger snap base down to fit under the KAN head. It wouldn't take much filing to take off about 0.7mm all round it ~~ I now remember that I used these to cover the bases of ready rivets before I discovered double-headed rivets thank you for that info. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member fredk Posted May 27, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) I've finally tracked down two of the other sizes of KAM Snaps T3 = 11 mm diameter T8 = 14.1 mm diameter I think I'll order some T8. I want some bigger KAMs and I'll see if that size will cover the 15mm snap base edit; I just found another size T15 = 16 mm diameter I'm ordering those uns Edited May 27, 2022 by fredk Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members CampCurryLeather Posted June 1, 2022 Members Report Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) I have only found two places that sell them in large quantities, I use them all the time in the unlined and thumb break holsters I make for line 24 snaps Blue gun Store has them in clear : http://www.bluegunstore.com/snapprotectors.aspx EDC Leather has them in black : https://edcleather.com/product/nylon-thumb-break-snap-backs/ Edited June 1, 2022 by CampCurryLeather Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 1, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted June 1, 2022 1 hour ago, CampCurryLeather said: I have only found two places that sell them in large quantities, I use them all the time in the unlined and thumb break holsters I make for line 24 snaps Blue gun Store has them in clear : http://www.bluegunstore.com/snapprotectors.aspx EDC Leather has them in black : https://edcleather.com/product/nylon-thumb-break-snap-backs/ thank you for the info. How long have you used them? Do they hold up? Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 1, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted June 1, 2022 I ordered 100 of the 16mm KAM snaps in black. If I use just the heads to cover the bases of 15mm snaps, then I'll have 200 covers. For £4.99 delivered Delivery due soon but we have a couple of days holidays, tomorrow and Friday, no post so they might arrive Saturday Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.