Setting Snaps On Thick Leather

[Blazin]

On many of the sheaths I make, I line the back of the sheath(veg tanned) with smooth chrome tanned or upholstery leather. I think it gives them a nice look and feel. My question is does anyone know if

they make a line snap with a longer than normal post? The standard line 24's I'm using require me to recess the leather in order for enough of the post to show to be able to set the snap. I accomplish this tedious task with a dremel tool. I'm completely self taught so I'm sure I'm missing something. Normally the two pieces of the sheaths I build that snap together to secure to the belt are extremely thick. Hope I articulated this problem

well enough for the experts to help me out. I'll try and take a picture if need be. Thanks for your help in advance.

[TwinOaks]

You can try the DOT fastener site......specifically, this page: http://dotfasteners.thomasnet.com/viewitems/durable-8482--2/durable-8482-posts-eyelets

[Blazin]

Looked at their snaps and they are pretty much standard sizes. I can't believe nobody else has ran into this problem with thick leather?

[McJeep]

There likely comes a point where it's impractical to do snaps due to the nature of the beast - if they were to get too long in the shaft, I would imagine they would be too easy to bend etc.

You haven't given any specifics as to what actual thicknesses of leather you're referring to - actual dimensions would help people know where to point ya

[Blazin]

There likely comes a point where it's impractical to do snaps due to the nature of the beast - if they were to get too long in the shaft, I would imagine they would be too easy to bend etc.

You haven't given any specifics as to what actual thicknesses of leather you're referring to - actual dimensions would help people know where to point ya

This is 5-6 oz leather lined with 3-4 oz leather making it i guess around 8-10oz. Both sides that connect with each other are this thickness so once the two pieces are snapped together you have a piece of leather thats easily half an inch thick if not more. Like I said what I've done is recessed the leather to allow the post to clear and be set. I'm guessing my solution is really all that can be done unless they make an oversized snap.

[leatherjunkie]

try putting the snap into the main leather then line. this hides the snap backs and less leather thickness to go through also.

[McJeep]

This is 5-6 oz leather lined with 3-4 oz leather making it i guess around 8-10oz. Both sides that connect with each other are this thickness so once the two pieces are snapped together you have a piece of leather thats easily half an inch thick if not more. Like I said what I've done is recessed the leather to allow the post to clear and be set. I'm guessing my solution is really all that can be done unless they make an oversized snap.

Ayup, that's a lot o' leather! Never seen a snap that long before. Anchoring it though one layer before attaching the two layers probably wouldn't work??

[randypants]

i use Line 24 snaps in 8 to 10oz leather all the time. they don't roll down as far, but i haven't had any of them come apart.

[McJeep]

But Blazin is dealing with *two* 10 oz layers - mega thick! LOL

[randypants]

But Blazin is dealing with *two* 10 oz layers - mega thick! LOL

yep, i missed that. looks like his only option is to set 'em between the layers.