Members Gliden07 Posted September 30, 2019 Members Report Posted September 30, 2019 I need a snap to go through 3 layers of 9 ounce leather. I bought some snaps and the back for the Male part of the snap is not long enough. I was looking at the Tandy site and cant seem to find the answer to this question. This Newb thanks all in advance. Quote
Members SaddleBags Posted September 30, 2019 Members Report Posted September 30, 2019 Why does it have to go through so much leather? Can't you recess the stud so that it reaches? Give us some more information. You might have to step up to a Chicago screw or a rivet. Quote
CFM Frodo Posted September 30, 2019 CFM Report Posted September 30, 2019 https://www.leathersmithdesigns.com/large-jacket-snaps-line-24-with-long-post-pkg-of-10/ Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members Gliden07 Posted September 30, 2019 Author Members Report Posted September 30, 2019 I am new at this. Made a little case to protect the blade on my Skiving knife. I had 8-9 ounce leather so between the front back and welt it's very thick (I did skive the edge all around). I have a strap that is going to hold the knife into the case. I made the case prior to finding out they dont make longer pieces for the snaps. Quote
Members SaddleBags Posted September 30, 2019 Members Report Posted September 30, 2019 This is not a problem. Just recess the cap intoo the leather so that a sufficient amount of post remains and attach as normal. No need to go through every piece. It will hold. Quote
Members Gliden07 Posted October 1, 2019 Author Members Report Posted October 1, 2019 Appreciate the help I cut the welt and slipped the base in banged ot down with the setting tool and reglued the whole mess! It's a case for my skiving knife. If it doesn't work I have the pattern I'll make another! Quote
toxo Posted October 1, 2019 Report Posted October 1, 2019 Why not just install into the first layer before gluing up all three layers? Quote
Members Gliden07 Posted October 1, 2019 Author Members Report Posted October 1, 2019 6 hours ago, toxo said: Why not just install into the first layer before gluing up all three layers? Well I'm new at all of this I have a total of 4 sheaths and the little skiving knife case now. I'm getting better at this and learn more after every project. Case in point!! Next time it goes in first!! LOL!! Quote
Members SaddleBags Posted October 1, 2019 Members Report Posted October 1, 2019 We can all stand too learn from each other. That's why we're here. Quote
Members Nyckname Posted October 1, 2019 Members Report Posted October 1, 2019 Find a long, thin machine screw with a head that will fit inside of the center of the base. Get T-nuts that will fit the screws. Use Loc-Tite to make sure they don't come loose. Quote
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