Buttons And Washers

[ejcrist]

I'm thinking about using a Sam Brown 1/2" button and washer (Tandy #8112-00) instead of a snap on my next hunting holster strap and was wondering if any specialized tools are necessary to set the button. The website says to use stud anvil #3779-05 but it looks like you can simply lay the bottom in a regular anvil and tap the top with a hard plastic or rubber mallet to set. Anyone have any experience with these?

Thanks, Gene

[Billsotx]

I use an old 8mm, 1/4 drive socket instead of That tool. It slips over the button and rests on the shoulder of the shaft. Whack it and you are done. You may get away with what you're describing, but run the risk of making it ugly.

[ejcrist]

Roger that Bill - thanks for the tip.