Pull The Dot Snaps Information

[ThBrtmn]

Hello,

Im looking for some information and help on Pull the Dot snaps. I was able to find PTD snaps online but for the life of me I cant find the ones that are adjustable with the screw in the middle.

What Im looking to do is create a and adjustable strap like whats used in an IWB holster. Also if anyone has any info on how the assembly goes, I would greatly appreciate it. I know how to crimp snaps but not sure how the screw is involved? Does it just

Screw into a normal stud/post? Just trying to work it so it doesnt poke through the back... Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Matt Alsaker]

I'm not sure if this is what you were looking for, but I use PTD snaps on my IWB holsters. I insert a t-nut between the two pieces of leather on the body of the holster. I then secure the belt loop with a PTD stud to the t-nut with a SS screw. I use removable loctite to secure the screw into the t-nut.

[ThBrtmn]

I'm not sure if this is what you were looking for, but I use PTD snaps on my IWB holsters. I insert a t-nut between the two pieces of leather on the body of the holster. I then secure the belt loop with a PTD stud to the t-nut with a SS screw. I use removable loctite to secure the screw into the t-nut.

Thanks for your reply Matt... Question for you... With a Tnut, I assume it is removeable to adjust to different holes. From the picture it DEFINATELY looks like what I'm shooting for. The only think that I see is that your Leather is THICK and therefore unless its a shorter post on the Tnut, it may be a little longer than my application needs. It will go through a .060-.080 kydex and then about 1/8" leather. You wouldnt happen to have any part #s would you? I have found this web site with some PTD pieces. http://search.sailri...s%20%26%20Hooks

You wouldnt happen to also have a few more pics maybe with the mechanism pieces all (other than the snap button) apart and sitting side by side?

Thanks again

Edited August 31, 2012 by ThBrtmn

[Matt Alsaker]

I purchase t-nuts and SS machine screws from the local hardware store. The t-nuts are 6-32 x 1/4" and the screws are 6-32 x 1/2", although a 3/8" screw will work. My t-nuts are NOT removable, as I sandwich the t-nut between the two pieces of 6/7 oz leather I use to make the body of the holster. The back of the t-nut is not exposed on the outside of the holster. I know some guys make their IWB's with the t-nut exposed on the outside of the holster. I've read a couple posts on this forum discussing the merits of both. The riser I use between the belt loop and the belt loop its self are made of 6/7 oz leather., so I have about 3/8" of leather I go through (3 layers of 6/7 oz). I use PTD studs (92-BS-18303-1C) that I ordered straight from the manufacture. The stud adds approx another 1/8", for a total of approx 1/2" of thickness.

It sounds like the material you are going through is a lot thinner. I don't recall seeing a t-nut with any shorter post than I am using, but I could be wrong. I don't have any pic's of the construction process and don't have an IWB laying around right now. Hope this helps a little.