Which rivet?

[BDP]

Hello!
Beginner trying to figure out exactly what I need to do a few basic projects.
Specifically belts, with lots of hardware (think bondage style stuff), wallets, and small bags.

Would you recommend 6-7oz or 8-9oz leather for these projects?

I have already invested in the Pres-n-Snap tool but need more dies. It is frustrating trying to decode the many brands/sizes of rivets!
Is there such thing as Medium (5/16" post) and Large (1/2" post)?

Hoover told me they manufacture the following double sided rivet die sets for my tool.
Can you recommend to me which of these die sets are best suited for riveting 2 pieces of leather together for belts, wallets and small bags? Would I need a whole different die set to add decoration rivets- just in 1 piece of leather?

Is one brand preferable? How do you translate "Line" to size?
The "mm" sizing refers to the head, not the post?

DOT Speedy Rivet 11 Line
DOT Speedy Rivet 16 Line

Fasnap 9mm Rivet
Fasnap 10 mm Rivet

THANK YOU SO MUCH for your help!

Edited January 20, 2019 by BDP

[LatigoAmigo]

  On 1/20/2019 at 9:18 PM, BDP said:

The "mm" sizing refers to the head, not the post?

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I can only address your rivet question. The other questions are a little too open ended for me.

You might want to check out a few websites to see the specifications for various rivets. They are typically measured by cap width and post length, and that should be clearly stated in the description. Since rivets are produced by many different manufacturers, I tend to buy from one supplier so that I can mix & match when necessary. My favorite is The Buckle Guy because of the way the rivets are packaged. This site advertises other suppliers who, I'm sure, are just as good.

[BDP]

Apologies for the poorly written plea for help!

Thank you for The Buckle Guy suggestion!