How Can I Loosen Snaps ?

[Doc Reaper]

Ok Guys, I see I have to simplify this, these are the tools I use - line 24 snaps, left side is a quality snap head (notice it’s all one piece) while on the right is a two piece head which is really cheap. If you decide to set this, it will sink down into the head - pulling its female counter with it. I’m also sure that quality control is not as strict as the one on the left. While it pulls down something has to give and I’m sure it’s the tolerances around the spring, removing room for the spring to expand. Plus the sketchy QC which was loose to begin with, some fit tight some loose. 
if you have a stem that is too long find a way to file, sand, or grind it to a more manageable length. I have stopped using cheaply made snaps. The Tandy brand is better left on the shelf. 

[Doc Reaper]

8 hours ago, Gezzer said:

I used the type on the left (SLC I think ) for a while and wasn't real happy with it . Bought the OSBORNE on the right and it made quite a difference  for me .  Being shorter it took a second to find a new hold but once I did it is as easy to use as the longer type. I think the added mass and a few thousands larger bell makes the difference  but it might all be in my head 

Gezzer I’m seeing two different sizes in your hand. On the left side is “line 20” and the larger one on the left is a “line 24”, you will get unsatisfactory results if you mix the sizes. 20 won’t set a line 24 and a line 24 will not set a 20. 

[Gezzer]

41 minutes ago, Doc Reaper said:

Gezzer I’m seeing two different sizes in your hand. On the left side is “line 20” and the larger one on the left is a “line 24”, you will get unsatisfactory results if you mix the sizes. 20 won’t set a line 24 and a line 24 will not set a 20. 

Optical illusion  Doc I guess . Both are line 20