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I am beginning my ATA build and decided to trim up the ammo belt. I was looking at the snap covers(3) and there really is no gluing surface on the underside of the snap cover. What's everyone doing for this? Gluing to the snap itself? I know Vern, Don't use E6000 on metal to plastic bonds it will melt the plastic. Great tip, though!!!

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wow. I love it when I'm mentioned, but not followed!

 

I use chicago screws for the belt. duct tape over the top of the screw, then glue.

 

this way the belt is interchangable.

 

no brainer!

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i used hot glue so that I could remove them if I had to to make changes to my belt. My original belt is CA glued. And still together. I'll go back to it if I ever loose all this fat I added to my torso area.

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wow. I love it when I'm mentioned, but not followed!

 

I use chicago screws for the belt. duct tape over the top of the screw, then glue.

 

this way the belt is interchangable.

 

no brainer!

 

 

Nice idea!

 

I used chicago screws as well but glued the caps to the belt w/ e6000. I only glued the edges though, not the center. It's worked well so far but if it fails I think I'll use your duct tape idea.

 

I too wanted to be able to remove the cartridge belt from the canvas for washing etc.

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wow. I love it when I'm mentioned, but not followed!

 

I use chicago screws for the belt.

 

What length chicago screw do you use? Will 1/4" suffice, or should I got for 1/2"?

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1/4" is best to use, at 1/2" it would be too long.

 

I also drill the Ab plate in the center, this allows the chicago screw to keep the belt in place, by attaching the plastic, canvas, and ab plate all

together.

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1/4" is best to use, at 1/2" it would be too long.

 

 

Thanks Vern, I will consider this option when my kit arrives. See ya out west in a few weeks.

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My AP armor arrived.

I am working on the belt.

As far as I can tell. I do not have the 3 white snap covers.

Anyone selling these?

 

Craig

dm101

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