sodapop Report post Posted June 29, 2008 theres someone that wants me to make them a belt for a cowboy style buckle they have...but wants the buckle to be removable...my only thought would be to use snaps of course...but not sure if there is other better methods etc...so any info on the proper/quality way of doing this or any related info i should be considering would be much appreciated... thanks darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted June 29, 2008 If you dont want yo use the snaps, screw post will work just great. be sure to get the ones with the short post for your belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted June 29, 2008 like chicago screws luke or?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted June 29, 2008 I've heard them called key posts, screw posts and Chicago screws. Tandy has them, of course. I like Chicago screws better than snaps for changing out buckles, especially if the buckle is heavy. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted June 29, 2008 thanks much luke & johanna...now i'm on the same page ;0)...the screws would be a better method/quality then snaps imo... darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted June 29, 2008 like chicago screws luke or?? yes Chicago Screws.......... also there are some with decorative tops that are a little fancy, you might like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Hi Darryl! Just wanted to let you know that I've used my cheap leather belt for well over fifteen years with snaps and I've never experienced any probs with that. Two snaps seem to work ok and I've been in periods where I shifted buckles quite alot so it's been great for me. Heck, even the leather is looking new. I agree those chicago screws feels a lot more rigid. I'd propose both to my customer and let him decide. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Report post Posted June 30, 2008 One thing to remember when using the Chicago Screws, don't skive the belt as much as you do with snaps or rivets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy P Report post Posted June 30, 2008 I learned back in the day, the hard way no doubt, that a snap will come loose at a bad time and a chicago screw won't. Once learned the hard way, I tend to always remember, LOL. Billy P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted June 30, 2008 tom...ya i reckon your right...i explain both methods and let him decide...i guess if he doesn't want to fuss with unscrewin them...then he can do the snaps... russ...thanks for the tip to keep in mind...but honestly i don't understand why??...could you or someone explain please... billy...i can only imagine...but i won't ask ya to elaborate ;o) lol...i agree, if it were me, i'd use the screws... luke...i looked at those...and i'll show him as well...i can definately see those being a nice addition for a lil extra bling... darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Report post Posted July 1, 2008 russ...thanks for the tip to keep in mind...but honestly i don't understand why??...could you or someone explain please... The posts for the Chicago screws, even the short ones (3/8's? I can't remember) are a little longer than the posts for snaps or rivets. So, once the buckle end is folded over, the post length (3/8's or whatever) requires that amount of leather for it to lay flat against itself. If you don't have that thinkness of leather with the skyved part and the belt itself, there's a gap. I always forget that, and skyve it too thin It's really just an aesthetics thing, I guess. If none of this makes since, I'll dig out one of my "oops" and take a picture of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted July 1, 2008 thanks russ for explaining...makes perfect sense now...sometimes the littlest things can throw ya until a guys tried it...and most certainly i would of found out the hardway by over skiving & would of been cussin like a sailor then start on making another belt lol darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kseidel Report post Posted July 1, 2008 All this being said.......... Snaps are still the best, and most professional way to attach a buckle to a belt and be able to easilly remove and replace it. Use good snaps and set them correctly and they will hold very well. Keith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andystevens Report post Posted July 1, 2008 There is 1/4" Chicago screws available from your local Tandy store. Me personally like good belt snaps I use Rome Fastener (212) 741-9779 snaps they the best and hold up extremely well, I have been using them for the last 7 years and I make on the average of 300 belts a year with very little problems. I don't want to talk bad about any company but I need to say this the snaps from Weaver, Tandy, and a few other companies that sell the segma belt snap are no good they do not last they get very weak and don't hold when used a few times that is just some of my trial and error lessons I learned and felt I should share. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted July 1, 2008 thanks alot for the info keith & andy...i look into that number and give'em a call...cuz regardless what i use...i want the quality of course...sounds like good snaps have proved themselves as well & makes for an easy change out... darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
