Hope This Question About Belt Rivets Isn't Too Simple/beneath Y'all

[lemisanthrope]

I don't know correct terminology for the bits, which is actually my problem, so please be patient and have understanding.

I have a really nice thick! gun belt. It is set up with screwed in rivets so that changing the buckle is quite laborious. I would like to put in snaps like I have on other belts so that I can easily switch belt buckles. What do I need in order to be able to do this?

Much thanks,

Andy

[dirtclod]

You need this http://springfieldleather.com/29329/Setter%2CSnap-All%2C6-Pc.Set/ and this http://springfieldleather.com/19046/Moc%2CDblBtmCowhideDrvng%2CSz-8-Ch/ and you will be set to go.

[lemisanthrope]

Thanks! I hope the 5/16" post is long enough, as the doubled back belt is probably close to 1/2" in width. But I don't see any snaps with longer posts available, so I guess I'll try those.

Happy tooling,

Andy

[dirtclod]

If their to short you can take a sharp knife and cut a dip around the hole.

[Cyberthrasher]

Thanks! I hope the 5/16" post is long enough, as the doubled back belt is probably close to 1/2" in width. But I don't see any snaps with longer posts available, so I guess I'll try those.

Happy tooling,

Andy

The tool farthest to the right in that springfield post is a rivet setter, works great for pounding down the leather around your snap posts. That said, the snap posts are only just over 1/4" long, so you're likely going to have to skive your leather (shave the flesh side) at the end in order for them to work for a 1/2" thick belt. Not sure if this is going to open up a whole new can of worms for you or not though.