Venator1 Report post Posted March 16, 2017 I'm new to holster making and would like to replicate this IWB style for myself. Could anyone tell me exactly what hardware components are needed to make this kind of snap arrangement for an IWB holster? The snaps say Pull the Dot, but I have no idea what type of screw or female fitting is sandwiched between the leather layers. (A T-nut, perhaps?) Where can one find this hardware, or the neomdymium magnetic version of this hardware? Thanks, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted March 17, 2017 They are t nuts with 6/32 screws. You can get them at Home Depot or the such. As for the pull the dot snaps check out HolsterSmith.com. I would not use any kind magnets in my opinion. Pull the dot snaps are 1 way snaps and use a setter for them alone. They are they size of line 24 snaps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiefjason Report post Posted March 17, 2017 More specifically 6-32 x 1/4" brad hole T nut and #6 x 3/8" flat head phillips machine screw. The machine screw has a tapered top to fit the snap better. Home depot will only have the silver ones. If you want black check here. You can get everything here but you will have to buy 100 at a time. IIRC springfield leather and tandy sell the snaps individually. https://www.ifithermoplastics.com/category/fasteners Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carguy4471 Report post Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) screw: https://www.mcmaster.com/mv1489684848/#91099a220/=16sjhzs t-nut: https://www.mcmaster.com/mv1489684848/#90973a400/=16sjhyt Then add line 24 snaps. You will not need the snap studs (the part that secures the socket), as this is replaced by the t-nut and screw. Many folks prefer pull the dot snaps, from dotfasteners.com found here: http://www.dotfasteners.com/products/?wfc_applications=687&wfc_product_brand=897 Again, with dot fasteners, you will not need the post/eyelets. You only need studs, sockets and and caps. If you are buying plain line 24 snaps from somewhere, they typically come with all the parts together. Don't forget the proper tools to seat your snaps!! I just made this one just a couple days ago, it was my first IWB holster: Edited March 17, 2017 by carguy4471 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Note this is nothing more - or less - than a simple "pancake" holster with loops added over the slots (or sometimes INSTEAD OF slots). Refresh the page (or hit F5) to play the animation Edited March 17, 2017 by JLSleather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carguy4471 Report post Posted March 17, 2017 9 minutes ago, JLSleather said: Note this is nothing more - or less - than a simple "pancake" holster with loops added over the slots (or sometimes INSTEAD OF slots). Refresh the page (or hit F5) to play the animation The slot cut for the little "wing" does complicate the build slightly, but if I can pull one off, I'd recon anyone could. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted March 17, 2017 Well, yeah-- there's a little more labor involved. Just making the point that the PATTERN is one step away from any 'pancake' pattern you have that you like. No need to purchase another one just for that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carguy4471 Report post Posted March 17, 2017 29 minutes ago, JLSleather said: Well, yeah-- there's a little more labor involved. Just making the point that the PATTERN is one step away from any 'pancake' pattern you have that you like. No need to purchase another one just for that Yes, true. It's an easy adaptation, which for new folks like myself is very advantageous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiefjason Report post Posted March 17, 2017 As to line 24 snaps, IMO spend the money and get pull the dot's. Unless you like the potential for snaps coming loose. I was never satisfied with line 24's when I needed something to stay snapped. FWIW, pay attention to the post size on the Dot cap. Dot snaps are usually used with fabric in military applications. So they have several sizes of posts for the cap. If you already have line 24 snaps you can sub the cap from there and it will work with the dot female snap. Dot caps are pricey, I usually buy 24's and just use the cap so I don't have to guess as to post size. It's about the same price and I have 24's if I need them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted March 17, 2017 A simple article about turning your favorite '50/50' pancake into an IWB available now. It's free, but you get 20% off 'til Friday http://www.jlsleather.com/diy/pattern-making/gun-holster-patterns/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
