Members Shorts Posted June 1, 2008 Members Report Posted June 1, 2008 A little tip I figured out in order to get snaps that are straight is to be certain your anvil is well stabilized and doesn't slide as you rap the post. For instance, I have placed little rubber pads (w/adhesive) on the bottom of my avil for the buttons so it does not slide. This has really improved the quality of my snap applications. Give it a try if you're having a little trouble with your snaps Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted June 1, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted June 1, 2008 Shorts I HOPE you're talking about a teensy tiny anvil. I'd sure hate to hear that someone blew a gut trying to put adhesive pads under their 258 pounder!!!! LOL Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members Shorts Posted June 1, 2008 Author Members Report Posted June 1, 2008 Shorts I HOPE you're talking about a teensy tiny anvil. I'd sure hate to hear that someone blew a gut trying to put adhesive pads under their 258 pounder!!!! LOL Yeah, sorry, in a rush today and not enough caffeine lol That would be something though, knocking that anvil around! I meant the base piece of the setter kit like the one pictured here: Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted June 1, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted June 1, 2008 Yep, you'd have to seriously question what size mallet they were using! Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members Srigs Posted June 7, 2008 Members Report Posted June 7, 2008 I always had challenges with snap setting. So I took some profits and bought a setter machine and a snap set for line 24s. Much easier. For the hand models, having a firm platform for the hammering helps. I used a concrete floor with good results compared to my wooden work table. Quote Srigs, http://www.sideguardholsters.com "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.
esantoro Posted June 7, 2008 Report Posted June 7, 2008 I recently got a 15 lbs anvil and a 55 lbs anvil and don't know how I ever did without them. Having suitable mass underneath your work makes setting snaps and rivets much easier. Ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
Members Shorts Posted June 7, 2008 Author Members Report Posted June 7, 2008 Agreed, a solid underneath surface is key. Since I'm upstairs, I use a plate from my weight set as the base. Finally! They're getting used! Quote
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