Members Wicked Welts Posted January 10, 2015 Author Members Report Posted January 10, 2015 After an breif search I think Dot brand is the way to go. Nothing against the Tandy stuff but I only see the Segma in #16 and I would prefer 20 or 24 sizes and really want to try Dot's standard snaps anyway. So at risk of sounding lazy, I would appreciate any shortcuts to point me at a reputable source for Dot snaps that does not require a buying large lot. Thanks. Quote
Members Tramps Leatherworking Posted January 11, 2015 Members Report Posted January 11, 2015 I use C.S. Osborne snaps, I have no complaints... Quote ~Tramp~ Experientia magistra stultorum --- (Experience is the teacher of fools)
Members billybopp Posted January 11, 2015 Members Report Posted January 11, 2015 I've been using the Tandy snaps all along, and have had no problems with them. Using a snap setter with the proper dies makes them easier to set than by hand to be sure. However, I recently bought some of the new colors .. antique brass and antique nickel I think. I'm NOT happy that Tandy has their name plastered on every piece of the snap other than the cap. It's time to buy them from somebody else. Bill Quote
Members SCBrian Posted January 12, 2015 Members Report Posted January 12, 2015 I too struggled with setting snaps by hand. I tried the light tap tap tap method and it was not working for me. I put heavy downward pressure on the tool and use one hard strike to set the snap. I came on this by trial and error. I get the perfect curl on the hollow tube every time now, and the snaps set straight no slightly crooked. Just what works for me. I know it is different for everyone. Quote
Members Wicked Welts Posted February 2, 2015 Author Members Report Posted February 2, 2015 Finally an update; I decided to wait until I needed to restock some stuff from Tandy and got some of their line 24 snaps. Problem solved, I now have snaps that go SNAP! Thanks for all the suggestion, I'm planning to try some other brands in the future but for now these get it done. Quote
Fordpkup Posted June 4, 2015 Report Posted June 4, 2015 I buy a lot of snaps and rivets from here. http://www.stecksstore.com/ Ships fast and answers email fast. Just great service. Quote
Members LumpenDoodle2 Posted June 4, 2015 Members Report Posted June 4, 2015 I use an arbor press whenever possible, as I am just not too good setting these things using a hammer. Certainly, the quality of snaps does also make a big difference. I have a small box of unusable cheap snaps that go on great, but also have no 'snap' to them Quote “Equality? Political correctness gone mad, I tell you, gone mad!!!! Next they'll be wanting the vote!!!!! “. Anger and intolerance are the enemy of correct understanding
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