gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 22, 2014 Report Posted October 22, 2014 Been helping a few fellow members out with this tip so thought I would share with the rest of my brothers and sisters. The biggest reason why snaps fail is the fact that some snap tools won't flare the post out enough and you only roll the post over. You will need a Philips head screwdriver, once your snap is together place the tip of the screwdriver on top of the post then hit with a hammer. You can now see the post has been splayed out in to 4 pieces. Now use the snap tool that came with the kit and the posts will flare out. Now if there are any bit still sticking up use a bolt, rod or hex bolt, anything that will fit inside the snap and give that a tap. And now you are done. Works on both snaps too 2 Quote
Raintrooper Posted October 22, 2014 Report Posted October 22, 2014 This is awesome! I've had a few snaps come apart on me recently, having used just the snap flare tool. Thanks Glen! Quote
toybiz[TK] Posted November 2, 2014 Report Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks this is worth doing by giving all the snaps a once over. Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 Perfect timing and GREAT idea! I am about to be doing several dozen of these over the next few days. Thanks! 1 Quote
Snaps[TK] Posted February 15, 2015 Report Posted February 15, 2015 I've had problems with the straps for my shoulder bell to biceps coming unsnapped. I replaced the straps using this tip and they held beautifully yesterday at an event!!! Thanks Q!! 1 Quote
HansDC[TK] Posted February 15, 2015 Report Posted February 15, 2015 I've been doing my snaps like this too after seeing this. Cheers Q! Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 I put rivets though the back of the stud snap too... and splitting the cap set happens when you use the snap press pliars. this is a great way to use the anvil method! Quote
Fumanchewie[TK] Posted June 10, 2015 Report Posted June 10, 2015 Thank you! I was about to nuts trying to get these snaps to roll down straight. Quote
goblinslayer Posted December 17, 2015 Report Posted December 17, 2015 I just found this tutorial and the timing could not be better. What a great idea and thanks for doing this. I am adding snaps to my armor and would like to avoid the embarrassment of an arm or shoulder falling off. Thanks again! 1 Quote
Mando.Kaska Posted December 30, 2015 Report Posted December 30, 2015 Brilliant! I'm a Mandalorian, not a trooper, but still awesome to know cuz my knee snaps kept breaking. Thank you! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote
falconfour4 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 What is the best size of snap fastener to use? Quote
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