Why are Snaps so bad????

[Ledhep]

I really struggle sourcing quality snaps. They basically just pop open with the least amount of pressure. I need to build a couple of belts and I want to buy some quality snaps in a variety of colors. Lets GO!

[AEBL]

For belts: try "Chicago" screws.
If the unscrew themselves ... I will put a drop of loctite on them (Loctite BLUE, not RED - you will never get them off if you use red.)
https://www.buckleguy.com/chicago-screws/

[Ledhep]

6 hours ago, AEBL said:

For belts: try "Chicago" screws.
If the unscrew themselves ... I will put a drop of loctite on them (Loctite BLUE, not RED - you will never get them off if you use red.)
https://www.buckleguy.com/chicago-screws/

I love Chicago Screws. But ya got those peeps who just want a snap. 

[fredk]

I had the opposite problem; snaps too hard to open. With suggestions on here I solved the problem; by inserting a bar of the correct diameter into the snap socket and whacking it, opening it up slightly. The setter tool was bending the base plate into a 'dish' shape, making the socket too tight. 

By reverse logic; if you were to hit the snap socket with a setter tool so the base plate was to 'dish' a wee bit it might tighten up the snaps