Newbie Help with Tandy Line 20 Snaps

[spta97]

9 hours ago, Burkhardt said:

I use the little cut off wheels but as long as you shorten to the right length and keep all fingers attached is the most important. You'll notice right away with the right length but don't expect to roll over a lot of length, hammer till it won't spin.

Thanks for the info!  Of all the attachments on the Dremel those little cutoff wheels require googles the most.

I can't count how many times they end up breaking and flying into pieces lol.

For the truck seat backs, they are pretty thick but I'll punch holes and see how much sticks out with a target of 1/16" - 1/8" and address accordingly.

I suppose it doesn't take much post metal to keep the snaps in place.

One other question, I went with Tandy snaps mostly because I was looking for a gun metal color - are these quality snaps?  Is there a better option?

The ones I got on Amazon have the Tandy packaging but the individual metal pieces are not stamped with the Tandy brand which I saw in one of the pics - hoping they are not counterfeits.

Edited February 17, 2023 by spta97

[Burkhardt]

10 hours ago, spta97 said:

Thanks for the info!  Of all the attachments on the Dremel those little cutoff wheels require googles the most.

I can't count how many times they end up breaking and flying into pieces lol.

For the truck seat backs, they are pretty thick but I'll punch holes and see how much sticks out with a target of 1/16" - 1/8" and address accordingly.

I suppose it doesn't take much post metal to keep the snaps in place.

One other question, I went with Tandy snaps mostly because I was looking for a gun metal color - are these quality snaps?  Is there a better option?

The ones I got on Amazon have the Tandy packaging but the individual metal pieces are not stamped with the Tandy brand which I saw in one of the pics - hoping they are not counterfeits.

I was getting from whoever on Ebay and the last few places I ordered from the posts were narrower at the top so a regular setter wouldn't work without using a punch to open up the post then finish with line 24 setter. I even specifically asked the seller about the posts and showed the difference in a picture and still sent the wrong ones. They work but with a extra step.

[Doc Reaper]

On 2/16/2023 at 5:34 PM, spta97 said:

Great idea - hurricane straps like the image I attached?  I believe I have 2 left in my shed - I can put a shim between them to get the right height I think....

I do have a Dremel - do you recommend a sanding disc or sanding stone?  I also have a belt sander which I could use but would need to be careful with my fingers

Belt sander with 120 grit works best, and this is what I use, line 20 jig on the left, line 24 on the right

[spta97]

On 2/17/2023 at 6:17 PM, Burkhardt said:

I was getting from whoever on Ebay and the last few places I ordered from the posts were narrower at the top so a regular setter wouldn't work without using a punch to open up the post then finish with line 24 setter. I even specifically asked the seller about the posts and showed the difference in a picture and still sent the wrong ones. They work but with a extra step.

Thanks - these work so I guess I'll stick with them.

17 hours ago, Doc Reaper said:

Belt sander with 120 grit works best, and this is what I use, line 20 jig on the left, line 24 on the right

Great setup!  So you just pop them in, turn the screws to hold them then hit them with the belt sander?

[eglideride]

Brilliant! Always learn something on this site, Thanks!

[spta97]

Thanks again to everyone for the ideas.  Because my volume did not dictate a template, I just held the shanks with my Leatherman pliers and used a Dremel with a sanding drum (60 grit I think) to grind them down.  It was much easier than I thought it would be and only took a few seconds.

Installing the snaps was MUCH easier after that!  Just lite taps with the rubber mallet and punch was all that was required to get them snug and no longer able to rotate.

[Burkhardt]

12 hours ago, spta97 said:

Thanks again to everyone for the ideas.  Because my volume did not dictate a template, I just held the shanks with my Leatherman pliers and used a Dremel with a sanding drum (60 grit I think) to grind them down.  It was much easier than I thought it would be and only took a few seconds.

Installing the snaps was MUCH easier after that!  Just lite taps with the rubber mallet and punch was all that was required to get them snug and no longer able to rotate.

And most important, the snaps snap.

 

On 2/18/2023 at 12:11 AM, Doc Reaper said:

Belt sander with 120 grit works best, and this is what I use, line 20 jig on the left, line 24 on the right

I like the heck out of the jig for shortening the posts.

[Frodo]

Cutting off the excess is the best way

but , If you do not have a way to cut the post their is another way

use a Philips head screwdriver

 

[Frodo]

On 2/20/2023 at 10:14 PM, Burkhardt said:

And most important, the snaps snap.

 

I like the heck out of the jig for shortening the posts.

Are you getting jiggy with it? 

[jrdunn]

On 2/14/2023 at 9:16 AM, kgg said:

This I would say is a result of them being hammer in place as the pressure isn't even.

 

I wouldn't bother with the vice grip style they are hard on the hands, they are OK for a couple of installations at a time. I would recommend getting a hand press similar to the $65 CAD ($48 USD) (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003298489931.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.7.7ecb668b0rxmrC&algo_pvid=a103c9f6-b6d3-4d87-811f-6cc6b107cbdf&aem_p4p_detail=202302140711464414124834585850004428326&algo_exp_id=a103c9f6-b6d3-4d87-811f-6cc6b107cbdf-3&pdp_ext_f={"sku_id"%3A"12000025083060504"}&pdp_npi=3%40dis!CAD!60.5!30.24!!!!!%4021021a7216763875063051915d0747!12000025083060504!sea!CA!3463193163&curPageLogUid=F9OhT1WdXLvW&ad_pvid=202302140711464414124834585850004428326_4&ad_pvid=202302140711464414124834585850004428326_4 ) and a set of dies. I have one similar and it works pretty good.

kgg

 

Just an FYI, I ordered this item.  It is not a hand press but dies for a hand press.  To be fair, it didn't cost me $48 US either.  I think it will by the time I get the press too.  Let that be a lesson to me.  If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Jim