Where to get nice snaps?

[gicts]

I'm getting somewhat critical of Tandy's snaps and would like suggestions as to where to get heavy duty line 20 snaps. I"m using them on holster straps for what it is worth. Don't need enough to buy in bulk

[HarryB]

Hey. I buy mine from Fasnap Corp. (on the www) Have to buy 100 of each piece but not that expensive. One secret is to use a good setter. Mine's from Ohio Travel Bag Co. Cheap setters = amateur looking work. Get a good setter and it makes all the difference in the world.

[gicts]

Thanks. That could be one of my problems. I am still using the Tandy anvil and hammer style

[Luke Hatley]

HARRY . HOW IS YOUR SETTER SO DIFFERENT.?

AND ARE YOU BUYING THE ORIGINAL "DOT SNAPS"

Edited January 3, 2009 by Luke Hatley

[HarryB]

Had big problem out of Scovill (Dot snap Mfg.) on my last order so I ordered from Fasnap. Both companies have very good products: it took me three days to get my order from Fasnap and six weeks from Scovill, even after I canceled the order! Ohio Travel bag has both parts of the line 20 and 2r setters for the lever press setters. They also used to carry a solid steel handle about 1" diameter that the setters would fit in (hopefully they still do). This gives you lots of good weight and control when setting and no limitations on how far from the edge you can set a snap. Be sure to check your cup anvil for the caps. Any deformations on the anvil will transfer to the snap cap when you set it. If you have a rough anvil stick a business card between it and the cap when you set the cap.