Segma Snaps

[Sarah C]

So, I can get the male end of the snap to set perfectly, but the female end? Forget it. The socket won't properly set into the cap, so when I pick up my leather piece, the cap falls off. The socket stays put, and will actually snap just fine, but won't for the life of anything hold on to the cap.

I'm not sure what weight leather I'm using, I bought I belly on sale a week ago at Tandy. The flyer says "6oz and up." I knew the snaps were for belt leather, so I figured a thicker leather wouldn't be a problem for setting. At this point I'm about ready to start gluing the damn caps on.

I'm using the setters Tandy sells, and no, I can't afford a $100 anything to set snaps. I scrape together money to be able to go to Tandy and play with my new hobby, so I could barely afford the cheap Tandy setters. I'd appreciate some advice for using the cheap tools, please!! Ofc, it's probably just me.

Thanks in advance!!

[wildrose]

I get my stuff from Tandy too, and use their setters also. I prefer their line 20 snaps - I too have no luck with the segmas.

[Sarah C]

I'm making very thin bands, so I have no choice but to use the segmas. I usually use the 20's also- I've gotten pretty good at setting them. These are just kicking my ass! I don't want to give up on them, I really like the look of these half inch wristbands! Its very frustrating!

[wildrose]

Wristbands were what led me to try segmas again too. They are just way too much frustration for me. I've tried several different ways of setting them - in fact I think there's a really good free video on it on Tandy's site, but I'm just not gettin' it.

[radar67]

Try the glove snaps. They are easier to work with than the Segma and are small enough for the narrow bands. Here is my tip on the glove snaps, you have to place the bottom piece on a flat anvil surface so that it flattens out when you set it, otherwise it will not hold. Took me a few to figure that out.

[Sarah C]

Try the glove snaps. They are easier to work with than the Segma and are small enough for the narrow bands. Here is my tip on the glove snaps, you have to place the bottom piece on a flat anvil surface so that it flattens out when you set it, otherwise it will not hold. Took me a few to figure that out.

They also seem to be a lot cheaper... thanks for the tip!

[Sarah C]

is there a machine that sets the segma snaps?

[Art]

Hi Sarah,

You can get a press and dies from KAMsnaps, use their snaps too, they work well together. You might want to call and talk to them about your needs.

Art

is there a machine that sets the segma snaps?

[Sarah C]

Hi Sarah,

You can get a press and dies from KAMsnaps, use their snaps too, they work well together. You might want to call and talk to them about your needs.

Art

Thanks! looking at their site now. I don't have the kind of money for a machine like that right now, but I'll keep it in mind. Thanks again!

[Sarah C]

Hi Sarah,

You can get a press and dies from KAMsnaps, use their snaps too, they work well together. You might want to call and talk to them about your needs.

Art

Art- Have you used the plastic snaps on any leather goods? That's probably super unconventional but they're a lot cheaper than the press needed for the metal snaps. I'm sure they'll work just fine, I just want to know if it would be like... okay... or if I'd be breaking some sort of unknown rule handed down by the leather gods.

Thanks!!!