Setting Snaps On Thick Leather

[Blazin]

Actually I just need to find an alternate lining material and I should be ok. The sheaths just come out really substantial when I use the remnants I've been using. To me they feel like they'll be around forever. This dilemma comes from using the scrap leather from tandy. Usually the pieces big enough for what I want to accomplish are also fairly thick. Need to find some thin upholstery leather to use as a liner I guess or keep recessing my snaps with my dremel tool.

[randypants]

Actually I just need to find an alternate lining material and I should be ok. The sheaths just come out really substantial when I use the remnants I've been using. To me they feel like they'll be around forever. This dilemma comes from using the scrap leather from tandy. Usually the pieces big enough for what I want to accomplish are also fairly thick. Need to find some thin upholstery leather to use as a liner I guess or keep recessing my snaps with my dremel tool.

Springfield leather has good prices on lining leather.

[celticleather]

When I've had this problem I've sometimes used a 11.5mm closed stem tubular rivet in place of the usual snap stem. Grind off about 1mm from the closed end of the rivet, which opens up the tube, and set in the usual way with the roll-over tool.

[electrathon]

Actually I just need to find an alternate lining material and I should be ok. The sheaths just come out really substantial when I use the remnants I've been using. To me they feel like they'll be around forever. This dilemma comes from using the scrap leather from tandy. Usually the pieces big enough for what I want to accomplish are also fairly thick. Need to find some thin upholstery leather to use as a liner I guess or keep recessing my snaps with my dremel tool.

Upholstery tanned leather a bad idea, chrome tannrd leather good (for liners). Just use the proper thickness of leather.

Set your shap in the outter layer before you assemble. This will properly set the snap, solve your issue and properly protect the snap from touching on the backside.

[electrathon]

When I've had this problem I've sometimes used a 11.5mm closed stem tubular rivet in place of the usual snap stem. Grind off about 1mm from the closed end of the rivet, which opens up the tube, and set in the usual way with the roll-over tool.

What a great idea! I never use those ruvets, but literally have thousands of them from buying out other people stuff. Maybe a use for some of them .

Aaron

[Blazin]

Awesome idea Leatherworker! Now to find where to buy those rivets. Wish the rivet had a button like portion like the regular line snaps.

[SLP]

Old thread, but figured I would post for anyone like me looking around for answers. I was having a similar problem, and was led to Ohio Travel Bag. On their web site they have a couple of new items. Two line 24 snap caps with 7/16 inch posts! Due to shipping costs and the need for everything RIGHT NOW (just need to finish this holster) I did not place the order. Unfortunately there are only two options at this time, black oxide and nickel plating. Both, I believe are solid brass and about $0.75 for one piece.

[Boriqua]

there is always tee nuts and screws too if it fits. I find the 6/32 tee's and 6/32 brass screws perfect for those occasions where I need a snap in super thick leather and you can get them at the local hardware store.

alex

[JRLeather2]

Try, http://www.fasnap.com/

[SLP]

there is always tee nuts and screws too if it fits. I find the 6/32 tee's and 6/32 brass screws perfect for those occasions where I need a snap in super thick leather and you can get them at the local hardware store.

alex

Thanks Alex. Online, the only ones close to that small are pronged, not the brad hole. Are these the ones you've used?