Members TinkerTailor Posted May 10, 2015 Members Report Posted May 10, 2015 Ive used line 20 and 24 with canvas both with and without leather washers. I use little taps in a circle checking often that the post is flaring out properly, then once the post it basically even and flaring out on all sides, i hit it harder to finish the crimp. I have also mix and matched backs between the snap sizes and even used rivets instead of backs. Play around, its fun. You get to bash stuff and call it research. I have used several setters, some are better than the others, I wish i could tell you which one to get but i modify all my tools (make the handles bigger etc) and i cant see markings or remember where i got the random tools i have and like.... Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members ConradPark Posted May 11, 2015 Members Report Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) I personally always prefer to make and use leather washers. Some don't like the look, but I actually think it looks very professional. This is some pictures of a notebook cover I made a year back. It's oiled vegetable tanned Italian leather, 1.4 mm (on the inside) and very soft. I used line 20 brass snaps and reinforced with one leather washer (same leather) as seen in the second picture. Depending on the length of the snap post, you might need to use a thicker leather for the washer - learn by trial and error as there's never just one rule that works. Never got a complaint from this method. Edited May 11, 2015 by ConradPark Quote
Members TinkerTailor Posted May 11, 2015 Members Report Posted May 11, 2015 I personally always prefer to make and use leather washers. Some don't like the look, but I actually think it looks very professional. This is some pictures of a notebook cover I made a year back. It's oiled vegetable tanned Italian leather, 1.4 mm (on the inside) and very soft. I used line 20 brass snaps and reinforced with one leather washer (same leather) as seen in the second picture. Depending on the length of the snap post, you might need to use a thicker leather for the washer - learn by trial and error as there's never just one rule that works. Never got a complaint from this method.Notebook02.pngNotebook01.png A stitch or two in the corners of a leather washer is quick and easy and makes the washer look like a part of the design as opposed to an add-on. I also have used rectangles and punched a second hole for a rivet so it looks like the washer is also a reinforcement for the snap. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
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