thank you so much for the very detailed instructions. i mistakenly purchased wrong dies and was using them with the metal snaps to realize the dies were not the correct ones. i was going crazy as to why this was so complicated. after watching your video, that is when i found out the dies were not the ones to use. i am so relieved and now i just have to order the correct dies......THANK YOU!!!
I agree. Nobody explained which part is paired with what.. You were the only one who explained that the cap goes with the receiver. Thank goodness for terminology. 👍
This video has been very, very helpful. I had lots of trouble setting snaps prior to watching. They were either falling apart or weren't seating proper/ biting into the leather. P.S. You have a lovely voice.
THANK YOU. I am trying my hand at making holsters, and I got all the leather work done on my first one. When it came time to finish it by installing the snaps, I was perplexed by the instructions (instructions that came with my snap kit from Amazon). This video was EXACTLY what I needed to be able to finish my first leather project. Thanks again!
Many thanks and much appreciation. Been leather working for years, and I drew a complete blank when doing a project today. You got me through it in mere moments.
Thank you for a very good demonstration of both methods. I've been on the fence as to which one I want to use and I see the differences. I Appreciate your video
Thank you very much. This is a very informative video but I wish you put the link or name the hand press, cause looking for it online is not easy as different types of stud presses appear which makes confusing
Thanks for your comment. I don't have a link but if you type into Google 'universal leather hand press machine' you should see it come up.. I hope that helps.
Great video, thank you! I've been replacing the Velcro fly closures from board shorts and swimming trunks (bad idea for men by the way) and replacing them with snaps. Now I'm having friends wanting me to do it for them, since they look and feel so much better. Do you know if there is an accessory kit for that press to close watch backs? It looks exactly like a watch press, but with different attachments. I would like to have one that will do both, since they perform the exact same function and no need to have two for separate, yet similar jobs. Thanks again!
That's a superb explanation using both hand tools and a press. It makes it super simple. And I love your tip on keeping all the bits separated with their respective dies. Thanks so much for making this video.
Any recommendation for snaps that are RIDICULOUSLY strong?! These snaps I have that connect 2 pieces of leather that are stretched come apart so easily. The 2 connecting pieces need to be tight and not loose, but the snaps I have are so weak that even the slightest pull it pops off.
FYI: you should hold the setter straight and hit it straight on which is how the press works as well. This will prevent the post from bending or warping.
great to see the correct way to do the snaps but what line snap /press stud would i need for 3-5 mm 1/8 of inch ,,, please best wishes and take care,,,patrick
What make of snaps would you recommend? People in the comments below keep saying how often they break, so is this because of their low quality? Thank you very much.🥀
I don't recommend any particular brand. I have used some rather cheap ones before and they did break sometimes because I'd squashed them too hard! But I found that it's in the technique. When using the tools to apply them, don't press so hard - then even the cheap ones will be okay. Just vary the pressure , be gentle. Practise on some scrap leather first. Hope this helps.
Hi Nancy, thank you for posting this video. I know how this is supposed to be done and have done it in the past, but recently i've been having a problem with the 2 parts @3mins 50mins on the video, the longer posted cap and its button receiver part. I do everything you do but after i've hit it and gone around in a circle exactly like you have done the button part doesn't stay connected to its post and i can either flick it off with a bit of nail, or it stays connected to its opposing connector. I have about 2mm of the long post sticking out through the leather for the button cap piece to connect to, is this enough? Thank you for any advice Nancy👍😁
Hiya Sean, try varying the pressure you apply when you do the setting. If you apply too much force, it may damage the post and this can cause it not to be secure. Likewise, too little force can do the same. 2mm length on the long post sticking out should be okay. I'd suggest making sure that you've got all the correct sizes for the snaps 'cos it's easy for them to get mixed up if you have quite a few sizes lying around. Hope you get them set.
@@LeatherClass Thx Nancy, i tried skiving the part i needed down so there was a tad more than 2mm sticking out, (there might not have been 2mm before to be fair) as when folded the leather would've been 3-4mm thick so the crimped part of the long post was just about level with the hole surface..👍👍👍👍😘 p.s where did you get your snap presser inner machine thing from?
@@seanditch4419 I got my press from that online place I don't really like to talk about! You know that site beginning with the big E and ending in a little y.
What weight snap would you recommend for a men's motorcycle jacket. I've seen line 20 or line 24 recommend? Can I use an all to punch a hole through the leather or even a drill bit or do I need to buy the punch that you have. And is the punch expensive. Also where can I get those little metal rods you use to hammer in the snaps.
It really depends on the the thickness of the jacket but perhaps line 24. You can use an awl /drill bit to punch a hole - could be fiddly though. You can get all the stuff you need on popular online auction stores - that's usually the cheapest option.
Just some positive critiquing. When doing a how too showing what it is you're using close up snd both sides would be helpful. I had a hard time seeing what bits you were using 😪 I appreciate the video though in all honesty.
Thank you for explaining all the terminology.. I’ve purchased an Embroidery design for making mini bags. Unfortunately there’s very little information out there regarding the different types of snaps, rivets, eyelets and Kam snaps, so I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos and your explanation. Absolutely brilliant. I have one of the green hand press machines, which I use for attaching Metal poppers into baby onesies . I now need to purchase the die sets and the rivets .. do you recommend any particular shop ..?? It would be a tremendous help. Thanks again. X
Hi Diane.. I think your best best for dies and river sets is initially online..that one beginning with E.... ! Happy making and thanks for your lovely comments. X
Thanks so much for replying. I’ve gone online and finally gone back to a Company in London who I originally bought the green hand press from. Ive ordered the 9mm did set and the rivets.. fingers crossed they’re the ones I need. Can’t wait to get started.. thanks again
I'm going to give this a try..rotating the post while hammering. I've ruined over a half dozen sets of snaps by just hammering straight. If that doesn't work, I'm getting a set of the pliers!😖
It depends on the thickness and flexibility of the leather. Usually, for lighter leathers, I'd go for about 10mm snap size and for leather 3mm thick I would go for 15mm snap. Hope that helps a bit!
I had the same issue - I used one of the pointy female setting tools used for the larger studs, to “flare” the end of the male post a bit more. Then when I put the male cap on, it has a slightly larger ridge to set over. One light tap and it sets a lot better.
I've always found line 24 snaps a hugh pain, I waste far more than I use. Making them very expensive, unfortunately most of the tools available for setting them are cheap crap, therein a large part of the problem. I've recently discovered a Barry King snap setter on the market, but like all Barry King tools it's expensive, about $75 Canadian, but for those that have anted up it gets rave reviews. Having just wasted 9 more to get one success it doesn't seem so expensive. At my present rate of $6.50 Per successful snap I'll be in the profit side after 15 snaps.
I agree that setters are expensive but they are a really good investment if you plan to do a lot of snap setting, on leather or otherwise. They just make life easier - just insert, press and go! Happy snapping!
@@LeatherClass your right, I ordered my first Barry King tool, a line 24 snap setter. At the rate I was wasting them it will actually pay for itself in setting less than 20 snaps. It will also set the stainless steel snaps, then there's the fancy snaps that can be over $5 each, I sure wouldn't want to waste any of those.
