Members thefriendlygiant24 Posted September 27, 2015 Members Report Posted September 27, 2015 What size snaps should I use on 1 1/2" belt? Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted September 27, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted September 27, 2015 You talking about holding the buckle on? I like line 16 snaps (sometimes called "segma" snaps). You see line 24 snaps, but those are quite bulky (doesn't let the billet end lay flat) and lately folks on about chicago screws - which work but are a bit of a pain in the backside just to change a buckle! Quote
Members LeatherLegion Posted September 27, 2015 Members Report Posted September 27, 2015 For anything heavier then 10oz leather I would use line 24 Quote
Members byggyns Posted October 6, 2015 Members Report Posted October 6, 2015 The amish man who made my belt 15 years ago used line 24 snaps. When I make my belts now, that's what I use on my heavy weight work belts or gun belts. For a light weight dress belt, I'd just stitch the buckle in. Quote
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