bikermutt07 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Posted April 30, 2019 8 hours ago, YinTx said: I referred to those as glove snaps, which I don't use very often. Mostly I think line 20 snaps, and an occasional line 24. If I get my hands on some proper pull the dots, I'll let you know how it goes. If you want, I can drop a few samples in an envelope for you of the snaps I have, and you can make your own judgement on those without having to buy large quantities. Have any photos? I've preferred the silver color, but don't like the fact they are plated. Would like to find solid stainless, but I think it might be a pipe dream. YinTx Tandy did make some stainless. I found them very difficult to set and they were really pricey. Plated brass is probably better than plated pot metal. I got frustrated with never having matching hardware. I would have this part in black chrome and that part in antique brass, etc, etc, etc... So, I just decided to start doing everything I can in solid brass. It can antique over time. Just my thoughts. Sorry, no pictures as of right now. I just started the process of switching over. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members blue duck Posted May 3, 2019 Members Report Posted May 3, 2019 As a gee whiz, Dot (0f Pull-the-Dot) also makes regular snaps. Both have been good quality for my use. Also have several colors. You may find the pull-the-dot type may not work in some applications as well as a regular one, but to each his own. Ohio Travel Bag has a good selection. Quote May God Smile on you today.
Members Leatherbutt Posted June 3, 2019 Members Report Posted June 3, 2019 Frog Jelly Leather sells stainless snaps in line 20 and 24. Line 24 snaps in stainless are easy to find as most marine upholstery feature them. My advice on setting snaps is to buy the red Tandy press and dies. Expensive but worth it. Does a professional job nearly every time. Can't imagine going back to setting by hand. Quote
Members YinTx Posted June 3, 2019 Author Members Report Posted June 3, 2019 I have purchased a snap and rivet setting tool, and I plan to review it here when I get my learning curve sorted out. Suffice to say, yes, if you are setting these things, get a setting press, much better results and faster. @blue duck, I'll check out the pull the dot regular snaps as well. @Leatherbutt, thanks for the stainless snap source pointer, I should have thought of that! YinTx Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
Members Rhale Posted June 4, 2019 Members Report Posted June 4, 2019 The Barry king snap sitters are wonderful, struggled with all brands of snaps prior, the king setter cured 95% of the problems and they are very reasonable about $30 each. Hope this helps Quote
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