Where to get Chicago screws for fastening straps?

[Lizardo]

I get mine from Tractor Supply in the horse care section.

[chiefjason]

Since nobody has mentioned it, those are also pull the dot snaps.  I use the 6/32 screw and t nut to attach most of mine.  But recently ordered some 8/32 that work for the same purpose to streamline the parts I have to keep on hand.  Also, be warned the posts for the cap and post come in different lengths.  For use with leather you will need a cap with a longer post than some folks carry.  And some places don't even list the post length so pay attention.  You can order them straight from Skovill but it's a $50 minimum order.  Ifitthermoplastics.com also carries them in smaller quantities and they have the 8/32 screws that work with them.  As a bonus the screws are black if you are using black snaps.  

[BHPshooter]

On 10/30/2017 at 7:52 AM, SouthernCross said:

I want to make something like this (Wes, I hope you don't mind be borrowing your picture):

I don't mind at all.

I have clearly not been on the forum for a while, though -- this was back in October, and I didn't see it until now!

I use t-nuts where the snaps attach, and the Chicago screw as a secondary attachment point to keep the strap from freewheeling. The Chicago screws, I believe, have a post that is 3/16" in diameter and 1/4" in length. They work well for the purpose.

[Jimmy McLaughlin]

I buy all my hardware off OhioTravel Bag.com  They have just about everything you will need. If you buy by the 100 it is cheaper.

Jim