Snap Cap Larger Than Anvil Cup......what Can I Do ?

[ToddB 68]

Hi

I will be getting a copy of Al Stohlman's book titled Leathercraft Tools in a couple of weeks and maybe the following question will be answered in that book, but in the meantime, I would appreciate some advice (Explained below and photo attached.)

I'm new to leatherworking. Just bought a "Snap-All Tool Setter Set" #8108 and (2) line 24 Buffalo Nickel snap sets from ZW. The snap Cap diameter is the same as a US Nickel (.832") and is embossed with the Buffalo image. The Anvil has holes (or depressions) of the following sizes: Glove Cap, Line 16 Cap, Line 20 Cap and line 24. The line 24 Anvil hole is only .625 diameter, maybe a little less and has a sharp edge around the top of the hole.

Generally speaking, should the outside diameter of a snap Cap be less than the inside diameter of the Anvil hole ?

It would seem to me that, even if I were to remove the sharp edge mentioned, the embossed image of my Buffalo snap might get "ringed" by the top edge of the Anvil hole during the mallet strike.

Therefore, should I lay something like a gun barrel cleaning patch over the Anvil hole as padding to prevent the Buffalo image from damage ?

Or do I need a different Anvil to match the Buffalo Nickel snap cap ?

Thanks for your suggestions.

ToddB68

Edited September 4, 2010 by ToddB68

[albane]

Todd,

I have had the same problem. I used some cow hide split as a pad. I cut a disk about the size of a quarter and used an adhesive to secure it to the anvil. A cleaning patch may be to thin to serve your needs, Try it what's the worst that can happen?

[Dwight]

Todd, . . . google "Hobby Lobby" and go to their product web page.

[/url] Heavy Duty Snap Fastener Pliersku# 733006Nickel$22.79

This is the best snap setting tool you will find for any where this money. Problem: it only does line 24 snaps.

May God bless,

Dwight

[ToddB 68]

Todd, . . . google "Hobby Lobby" and go to their product web page.

Heavy Duty Snap Fastener Pliersku# 733006Nickel$22.79

This is the best snap setting tool you will find for any where this money. Problem: it only does line 24 snaps.

May God bless,

Dwight

Hi Dwight !

Many thanks for the tip, but can't afford right now. Maybe "down the road" if I'm using more line 24 snaps. For now, I'll pad the anvil with a piece of thin leather as suggested by Al Bane and hope for the best.

I am going to copy your suggestion for future reference though.

Right back atcha on the God Bless !

ToddB68

[ToddB 68]

Todd,

I have had the same problem. I used some cow hide split as a pad. I cut a disk about the size of a quarter and used an adhesive to secure it to the anvil. A cleaning patch may be to thin to serve your needs, Try it what's the worst that can happen?

albane..........Thanks for the answer to my problem !

Worst that can happen ?....I ruin a Buffalo Nickel snap-set that cost only $1.89 and some very creative verbiage flies out of my mouth ! LOL

ToddB68