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Double Cap Snaps?

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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,

tote with snap.jpg

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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!

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Springfield leather will sell you just the caps or any combination you want 

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Hmm . . . I do it a lot on different things I make . . . never had a problem at all.

May God bless,

Dwight

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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!

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