Better Setter For Stainless Steel Dot Snaps?

[George B]

Hi All,

Started using Dot Dura stainless steel snaps about a month ago, needed better snaps.

Today, went to set a snap on the holster I am finishing and had a problem...setter was just pushing the post right out the back.

Looking at the setter (Craft tool), I see where the snaps have gouged out an indentation in the flat top of the crown and not allowing the post to curl over.

I would have to say it is because the stainless steel is harder than the metal used to make the setter.

Called Tandy, no big surprise, they didn't know what the problem was. Ordered two more so I can get some work done and decided to see if there is a better snap setting tool out there.

I am using a modified 1/2 ton arbor press that has been drilled to accept the shank of the tool.

My two questions are...

1. Do I need a special setter for stainless steel line 24 snaps?

2. Does anyone know of a better, more durable, shank style snap setter?

Thanks, George

[Itch]

You may try contacting Standard Rivet..My wife deals with them