A Master Builder Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Are these the right snaps I need for assembling my armor? If so, how many packs do I need, it comes with 8! Thanks, Brenton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SCTrooper[TK] Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) Line 24(5/8") snaps, that's them, you may get a better deal online if you buy in bulk. My local fabric store keeps raising there prices, so that's what I did. get extra, you'll need them. You need around 31, but this depends on a few things. Get 50 Edited August 19, 2013 by SCTrooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Master Builder Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 50? thats like $200 worth of snaps?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Master Builder Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 My local walmart sells them 8 a box for $2.78. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Any snaps will do. I use Joann's "anorak jean snaps" and they are stronger than heck! I rip more strapping and snap plates off than I ever thought possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swmand4 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Try Tandy Leather Factory's website. They sell Line 24 snaps for about $3.50 for a bag of 10. Also, the setting tool and anvil are about $4 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sekullbe Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 This is what I bought- $8 at Joanns: http://www.joann.com/dritz-heavy-duty-silver-snap-kit-size-24-7-pkg/prd11252/ One pack like this that had the tools, and two packs without the tool. I'm still building, but they haven't given me any trouble. (I'm using 2" chunks of black nylon webbing instead of ABS plates, FWIW.) Amazon has them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyStormtrooper[501st] Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Get 100 line 24 snaps from ebay. Its usually around 30 bucks shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 if you run a rivet though the back of the snap it helps hold them to the snap plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Master Builder Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 So it's best for it to be held by rivets and not glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Master Builder Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 The best brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I used Tandy worked great for me with my nylon based snap plates. Almost 30 troops in with zero failures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standrex[TK] Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 8/19/2013 at 10:58 PM, sekullbe said: This is what I bought- $8 at Joanns: http://www.joann.com/dritz-heavy-duty-silver-snap-kit-size-24-7-pkg/prd11252/ One pack like this that had the tools, and two packs without the tool. I'm still building, but they haven't given me any trouble. (I'm using 2" chunks of black nylon webbing instead of ABS plates, FWIW.) Amazon has them too. The link is gone. Went to Joannes today but they dont have a lot people have listed in the past. Its new/different stuff now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sekullbe Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Here's a new link: https://www.joann.com/dritz-heavy-duty-silver-snap-kit-size-24-7-pkg/2614576.html They've also got them in other colors including 'gunmetal'. 40% off online right now too, though shipping would probably eat that back up. They do have a pick up in store option, but I don't know if you'd still get the online discount. Still only a couple bucks difference in any event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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