Best Way To Attach Iwb Straps

[Boothill Bob]

I recomend T-nut and put them between the leather.. I use that way in my pattern pack.

[Billsotx]

What's the best way to attach IWB straps? Should I glue a T nut in between the layers or is there a better way of attaching them?

I always shorten the prongs of the t-nuts before I install them; just clip them with a pair of farrier nippers or wire cutters (dikes, dykes, diagonal pliers, whatever you prefer to call them) and you won't have them poking through the leather. If you're making an IWB like the Bruce Nelson Summer Special you don't want the t-nut marring the gun's finish.

Edited May 31, 2013 by Billsotx

[glockanator]

Here is finished product

I just put the t nut on the back of the sheath. This is a cold steel voyager its 9 1/4 inches when open.

[Billsotx]

Good job. That'll work for that design sheath or holster.

[IngleGunLeather]

I really enjoyed this thread. I took a few things from it and applied it to my latest holster. I used size 6-32 tee nuts and 6-32 flat top 100 degree screws. I placed the tee nuts on the outside of the leather as I was worried I may hit it with the sewing machine needle.

[J Hayes]

Stainless steel t nuts and and screws. I believe the stainless is a bit stronger than the standard hardware store stuff. Use 8/32, and get an undercut head, McMaster Carr sells them. The undercut head is the key, it allows the screw to get deep enough in the snap post to not interfere with the socket, look at a Bianchi holster sometime. Also the 8/32 will obviously be stronger than the 6/32. I use a 3/8" length screw and really tighen it tight tight. Just my .02

Oh and I also clip my t nuts just as Billsotx posted, shortens the bur and sharpens it to more easily penetrate the leather.

Edited June 4, 2013 by J Hayes

[IngleGunLeather]

Stainless steel t nuts and and screws. I believe the stainless is a bit stronger than the standard hardware store stuff. Use 8/32, and get an undercut head, McMaster Carr sells them. The undercut head is the key, it allows the screw to get deep enough in the snap post to not interfere with the socket, look at a Bianchi holster sometime. Also the 8/32 will obviously be stronger than the 6/32. I use a 3/8" length screw and really tighen it tight tight. Just my .02

Oh and I also clip my t nuts just as Billsotx posted, shortens the bur and sharpens it to more easily penetrate the leather.

What brand snaps are you using? I tried 8-32 and the screw head would sit down into the stud on some of my off brand snaps. The screw head diameter was too big, dropped to a 6-32 and it worked just fine.

[J Hayes]

What brand snaps are you using? I tried 8-32 and the screw head would sit down into the stud on some of my off brand snaps. The screw head diameter was too big, dropped to a 6-32 and it worked just fine.

Lift The Spot, ordered directly from YKK to get the black ones. I'll try to get some pictures for you.

Nice holster by the way.

Jeremy

[J Hayes]

Here ya go. The hole in the strap fits over the barrel of the T nut.

Jeremy

[IngleGunLeather]

Here ya go. The hole in the strap fits over the barrel of the T nut.

Jeremy

Thanks for the photos Jeremy. Just ordered some "pull the dot" snaps.