Members lwika16 Posted March 23, 2021 Members Report Posted March 23, 2021 I have a question on snaps. I'm wanting to use a snap for a closure on the top of a simple leather tote bag I make, one like the picture I've attached (not by pic, photo creds to KMM and Co). For the bottom base, since the back of the base post will be seen, can I instead of using a base post, use the cap post with the base socket? So basically I'd be using two caps, but one with the regular socket, and the other with the base socket. I tried it on some scrap leather and it does work, but I'm just not sure about longevity...any thoughts? P.S. Or does anyone know of a supplier that makes such a snap? As I haven't found one that does. Thanks, Quote
ButtonLady Posted March 23, 2021 Report Posted March 23, 2021 I use eyelets and caps interchangeably without a problem. The only potential issue is post length: "Standard" Cap Post Length = 3/16" "Standard" Eyelet Post Length = 1/4" Caps with longer posts are available. Never hurts to ask for samples to see which works best! Quote Sewing Machines: Juki DNU-1541 and waaay too many home machines and sergers... Button Machines: Osborne, Wade, Defiance, Maxant, Handy Jr. #1 and #20, Fasnap PM5 (and too many dies to count)
Members lwika16 Posted March 23, 2021 Author Members Report Posted March 23, 2021 Thanks ButtonLady! Quote
ButtonLady Posted March 23, 2021 Report Posted March 23, 2021 My pleasure! Quote Sewing Machines: Juki DNU-1541 and waaay too many home machines and sergers... Button Machines: Osborne, Wade, Defiance, Maxant, Handy Jr. #1 and #20, Fasnap PM5 (and too many dies to count)
CFM Frodo Posted March 23, 2021 CFM Report Posted March 23, 2021 Springfield leather will sell you just the caps or any combination you want Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles Stand your ass up during the National Anthem
Members Dwight Posted March 23, 2021 Members Report Posted March 23, 2021 Hmm . . . I do it a lot on different things I make . . . never had a problem at all. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members lwika16 Posted March 24, 2021 Author Members Report Posted March 24, 2021 Great, thank you guys! I was thinking it'd probably be fine, but knowing that you guys have done it and can speak to the longevity of it, makes me feel a lot better. Thank you and God Bless as well! Quote
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