LeatherWork9/Snaps, Rivets, Eyelets

Another video in the leather series showing how to set snaps, rivets and eyelets.

[@maryjocarter668]

I thought I was going to go insane today trying to set snaps in thin-ish leather and you explained my dilemma exactly I think I have watched every leather video you've made and I think you are the best! Thank you so much for taking the time to share what you obviously love doing and passing it on so perfectly.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Mary Jo Carter Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@holliemartin5630]

I’ve watched 10,000 snap & rivet videos. This one is the best. Thanks for including the mistake. We learn best from those.

[@robertbutler4393]

I appreciate the tip about sanding down the posts when they are too long. Solved my problem with bent posts. Thanks!

[@znycelondon5313]

Fantastic tutorial. Beginning some new projects that will have the snaps and grommets in them. Actually happy to see the one that did not come out good....this shows what not to do and was helpful. I did spend some time doing my R & D and yours was the best I found for instructions, details , supplies and the explanation of sizes. Thank you for your time to share this. 🌹

[@tatiaramburu889]

One second and I learned exactly what I was looking to make and the tools I needed to buy and where to buy it...great tutorial.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Awesome!

[@graceng7986]

Ignore the haters - people are so ungrateful. I am just thankful you are sharing your knowledge here freely for newbies like me! Thank you.

[@grisselolson4730]

Thank you! no one had explained to me about shortening the posts for placing snaps on thinner leather! thank you!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Grissel Olson No problem, no one showed me either lol.

[@MNgunhead]

Your tutorial was better than what I got from the pros at TXXXy leather. Thanks for taking the time to educate us noobs.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

MNgunhead You're welcome!

[@Julia-qf8eh]

Thanks for sharing, I am so glad I viewed your video, before ruining ALL my stud fastenings! Your tip on the length of stud versus THICKNESS of LEATHER brought my problem to attention. But rather than file post - I decided to add a 2nd little piece of leather, in order to thicken larger piece. Thankfully that worked a treat. Thanks again for the tutorial.

[@CountryRefuge]

Thank you for a great tutorial that simplifies all three applications! It answered a lot of my questions and helped me feel more confidant about trying this. Your presentation style is very good.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks!

[@losixox]

Finally someone who can explain the L20 Snaps! I got a pack of these with no description now how to use them what-so-ever! Thank god for your video or I probably would have given up on my project and threw 25$ down the drain!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Awesome, glad to help!

[@kathyshoeshop2324]

Glad you left the first try with the line 20 in the video. It’s good to show what goes wrong. Snaps are made with different length post but it’s good to mention, as you did, that they can be sanded down if need be. Good video.

[@joesanders6898]

Thanks. I've never done snaps, rivets or eyelets before and your video set my mind at ease.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Glad to help

[@galoque]

This helped me. I’m not sure why folks always find something ugly to say. Good job and thank you

[@jayteehee6789]

At 13:10 you mentioned shortening the posts with a sander. I've messed a few snaps that had too long posts for my leather and basically crushed them a bit. The light came on and I'd like to mention a tool Brownells sells, called a Screw Gizzie.It's for shortening screws too small and short to safely hold to a grinder wheel. I use it all the time and have made several for friends. I've made them in 1/8" and 3/16" flat steel where I've drilled and tapped the flat steel so I could twist the screw or bolt in to the appropriate length, then just back it out to mostly restore the threads. I'm going to make one with the proper size holes to use with shortening the line 20 and 24 snaps and various rivets. Thanks for getting the wheels in motion again. Great 769 shows how to make a gizzie I believe. Regards.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Great, thanks for the tip.

[@FearsomeWarrior]

The up close camera really worked. Better look at what was going on exactly than almost all of the other videos on same subject. Great lighting too.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@vincestone4002]

Appreciated.. Finally some actual close videoing everyone else is at least a meter away and despite them showing their process twice it's still a blur. Cheers finally clarity

[@keithanhawkings9824]

Thanks a lot, man... I'm just now getting into leather work (Did some tooling years ago, but nothing else) and never set any snaps before... I just repaired an old biker wallet as a result of your tutorial that has some sentimental value to me, with no problem. Looking forward to moving on with my new hobby and possibly make a little extra cash some day.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Awesome, glad to help!

[@tarawalker7823]

Thank you for your videos. I've always wanted to try leather work but was too nervous. I feel extremely confident after watching your videos. You might have saved me a lot of money on my steampunk gear!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Tara Walker Awesome, glad I could help!

[@angelynbenjamin6661]

Thank you so much for this very informative tutorial. I could not put the rivets properly as the leather I was using was too thin. Had to return them all. Never tried thereafter. But i am sure now i can be successful after seeing this tutorial. Thanks once again.

[@daisy3690]

I enjoyed that tutorial very much. I want to learn to use the teensie kind of metal islets and grommets for embellishments in toilet paper roll books/journals, etc but I see that the tiny kind must be utilized through the same process you showed on the big guns. (FYI Mrs. Cog on KZbin has excellent tutorials if you're curious...) Hers are No where near man sized stuff though, but interesting and useful nonetheless. You have very nice hands! The wedding band suits you. Presentation is everything, the more refined the detail the better. I appreciate your time and expertise. Thank you so much for kindly sharing your skills and experience with me. Be well. and have a lovely day. Bye now

[@kiayajohnson6971]

Your video is incredibly informative. Thank you so much for taking the time to thoroughly explain each set.

[@Soulman-lb3gg]

Concave. Concave is the word you were looking for. I just made my first knife sheath, and your videos on making the template and the sheath were really helpful. Came out pretty good. A few rough looking spots here and there, but not bad. Thanks for all the help.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Soulman1282 No problem.

[@Fancylooks]

I really liked the circular punching when hammering, amazing tip, thank you!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Manualideas Fancylooks No problem

[@paulyousef7044]

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[@anakinaxl8742]

@Paul Yousef Instablaster ;)

[@paulyousef7044]

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[@paulyousef7044]

@Anakin Axl it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thank you so much you really help me out !

[@crypto_pinto2660]

I was glad that the line 20 snap did not work properly for you because now I know that I definitely need a line 24 for my leather work using 8 to 9 oz leather thank you

[@Zedoutdoors]

A great and informative tutorial dude, you explained things very clearly and I learnt a lot so sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share this ~Peace~

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Zed Outdoors Awesome, glad you liked it and learned from it, thanks for watching!

[@alexkastano96]

That "long post" thing makes a lot of sense don't you worry about it)) that's why I am watching your video,and this video is only one outta 5 that I just watched given me the whole idea of what to do ,the other 4 was just stupid junk and waist of time. Thanks man, you know what you doing.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks, glad to help.

[@glenm5034]

Thanks for Tandy Leather as a source for leather crafting.

[@tengyang85]

bro... I'm glad we have you showing us this.. niw I can finally plan on what I wanted to do

[@stuartmarkman769]

At least we know what type of hammer to use. LOL Great video and the close ups were very helpful.

[@Geotubest]

I actually like the fact you made a mistake at around 21:00. I think it illustrates a great point. Thanks.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

No problem

[@EmmaStafford1]

This is great - exactly what I wanted to know and clearly explained. Thank You!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Emma Stafford Kiss You're welcome!

[@wilstarkey4418]

Hey thanks tapping in a circle makes sense good job keep em coming

[@trevorwalker7222]

Thanks for putting this one up. Very good info, especially for a beginner like me.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

No problem

[@jasonscreativeadventures3900]

yeah I've been struggling with those post lengths for a while. those posts do just fold over. The guts at Tandy leather never underestimated what I'm taking about. I even showed the manager some of the work I did and they acted as tho I was doing it wrong. your using the right tools and hardware. they should make some smaller hardware. thanks great video

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Jasonscreative Adventures Welcome

[@zippypenny]

Six WIngs left comment: Springfield Leather sells "baby dot short snaps" with shorter posts.

[@michaelvorpahl855]

pretty nice that you showed the QR Barcode. I scanned it and it went to the website for the catalog that you showed.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Michael Vorpahl Really? Didn't do that on purpose lol.

[@michaelvorpahl855]

Well it got.me there thanks

[@hosannamusicindia]

you explain and teach pretty well. Thank you.

[@cheaneysaddles]

Great tutorial on setting snaps and rivets.

[@6BlackWings]

Springfield Leather sells "baby dot short snaps" with shorter posts.

[@shirleyyl1826]

tq so much for the effort of making this video. it gave me a better understanding on leather tools 101. thank again☺

[@JDOCustomLeather]

No problem

[@RezellRezell]

At 10:44 you didn't use a washer that's why the eyelet looked smashed but not securely covering the hole.

[@boozypup]

You solved my snaps problem at 13:18! Thank you!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Scott Carter no problem

[@CiNderGeEk]

Thank you, this was really helpful. I am using rivets for a costume, this was perfect.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+CiNderGeEk Thanks, good luck!

[@ous2167]

Very informative video - thank you so much for taking the time to make this.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+ous216 No problem

[@mr.greene4347]

Thank you for all of the video's they help a LOT. Could you show the sanding or cutting of the line 24 snaps. They are a huge pain the the butt when they bend, just like you described. I'm so sick of getting to the end of a project and screwing it up on the snaps. Much appreciated.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Barry Greene Try a 1x30 bench belt sander, Harbor Freight has one for $40 usually.

[@busybeingg]

Super great video - thanks so much for taking the time to make this.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Gezel Remy Welcome

[@jjl6519]

Great video for those of us starting out...thanks

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Joe Lees No problem

[@loopiewho]

thank you for showing me these tips ,great very helpful now i know what tools i need

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Awesome!

[@childoftiamat]

Thanks for the video, I bought a set of these on wish to do some work on my battle jacket and I had no idea what to do with them.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

No problem

[@Robert-xp4ii]

LOL The third time with that hammer made me laugh. Very true about those snap posts bending over. As a beginner, I had a project going perfectly and I just had to attach the #24 snap. It didn't seem TOO long but that f***er leaned over where the snap part was 1/8" off center from the cap. I learned real quick how to carefully remove that snap. Horrible experience!

[@jigarp999]

Thank you!

[@olechuga2]

Sir, good video. Thank you Sir, for your advice, and for your hard work in producing this video. Oscar

[@chairmankim9628]

You don't have the right snap setter. It took me a while but i finally found the correct tool. I use a press for setting grommets and double cap rivets. It works much better that the hand held setter.

[@minerblue9641]

Pretty good info on this video. Thanks.

[@chaoskitten]

this was exactly what I needed, thank you so much!!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Glad to help

[@YeeKrFan]

Thanks for sharing this awesome tutorial, very informative!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

YeeKrFan No problem

[@francisfrancis1749]

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

[@vidaholmes7366]

I learned alot from you. Even the little mistake helped to. And the'hammer'lol

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Vida Holmes lol glad to help!

[@ind_9631]

thanks for sharing your experience!! :) where to get such a cool punch with screw sizes? I have not found :(

[@melanieturnage5203]

I am doing a project where I adhere two pieces of leather back to back (3-5 oz pieces) and am not finding eyelets that are thick enough. It looks like you have the ideal eyelet considering the thickness of the leather you used. Where can I find these? I am as green to this craft as they come. Thank you and btw your video is great!

[@teamrivas]

Good tutorial! Clear and interesting!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Heather Rivas Thanks

[@marcocueto]

Buenas muy buen video una pregunta como puedo conseguir el set del video de herramientas puesto que en mi pais no es facil hacer compras por internet hace tres meses que empese con este rubro. Saludos desde Bolivia

[@dustinconrad4066]

thank you! I am getting some of those tools

[@johnagorman]

Excellent information. Thanks!

[@abdul-raheemmuhammad6409]

I'm thinking about using those type of double cap rivets/round rivet fasteners to attach looped nylon straps together to make a "pull-up loop ladder" instead stitching them with a sewing device. Do you think the rivets will be strong enough to hold the nylon loop ladder together so that it doesn't come apart if force was applied? Thanks and nice tutorial you have there.

[@jeffward3176]

I would like to see the copper rivets done .

[@karser6456]

this may be off topic but could you please recommend the best solution for for installing snap rivets on hats- in my case for newsboy cap brims. Tool needs to be able to go through the sturdy plastic brim and the top/bottom layers of fabric obviously. I know they sell kits everywhere but I need to make sure I can comfortably be able to go through the sturdy plastic piece and fabric without too much struggle.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Honestly I don't know, sorry.

[@anndennis7163]

I suggest you cut a tiny 'x' where you want your hole then use the hole punch to make your hole then proceed with the rivets. I've sewn for many years as well as working leather.

[@VeggieStraws3]

Best leather tutorials!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Son Cos Thanks

[@ArcoProvisions]

If you want to use the snap caps as decorations on super thin leather, could you just insert the domed post, and set it by itself, letting the smashed post hold it in place? Or are the other pieces necessary?

[@JDOCustomLeather]

You could do that, but you run the risk of the smashed post maybe cutting the leather right away or over time. Try it though.

[@Area51WasOurMoon]

Like it when he mentioned “couple of millimetres” @13:31

[@MRSBRHODES1]

excellent photography

[@allandavis2023]

Great video, thanks for making it. On the snaps, can either of the snap together parts fit either post part? Your hole gauge is a great idea. I've only been at this a few months and have wasted quite a few rivets and snaps learning. Picked up some good tips from you. Thank you

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Allan Davis Glad I could help. Yes you can mix and match snap parts but only if the parts are of the same snap, so you can only mix line 24 snaps with line 24 snaps, the same with line 20.

[@RezellRezell]

I liked and subscribed.

[@joaquinmijangos1797]

Disculpen donde puedo adquirir las herramientas y su precio, por fabor muchas gracias.

[@justingemma4054]

great video thanks very much!!!

[@daegornlisa]

I'm looking at all the rivets and trying to figure out which ones to get for decreative deer hide. I would prefer not to have to cover up the back. Any help you could give me would be great. Thank you for the videos

[@cavemanjoe7972]

Lisa DaeGorn Wide double cap rivets, size small or extra small.

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Thanks for making this video, it was very well done and very helpful!

[@yvonneleach9650]

Please tells us which tool sets to order, from this video.

[@katrinpaiva2024]

Excellent, thanks, i was looking exactly for that 😉👍🏼🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@ZuniMountainNM]

Does the Tandy leather tool make the hole in the leather first, or do I have to put a hole in the leather before using the tool. I guess that I would.

[@cavemanjoe7972]

One of the junk harbor freight 'sharpening stones' would probably grind down a snap post pretty quick. 😁

[@jlucas1004]

Thank you for the great tutorial. I know its an old one but I would like to ask a question about snaps. If the post is the same thickness as the leather is that ok or should I use a longer post? Thank you.

[@heycarrieann]

Question: (And I don't know if this will make sense...) If I want to use either a rivet or an eyelet to hold two pieces of hard plastic together, but I DON'T want a tight hold, is there a way to do that? In other words, I want the two pieces of plastic to be able to move on the metal holding them together. (To be able to "swing" on the rivet.) Would I just not hammer as hard? Is there a gun type hand tool I can use to do it? Or would I have less control with something like that?

[@JDOCustomLeather]

I don’t know of a tool that will do that, you’d have to not hammer as hard.

[@milesmoore5422]

Where do I get the tools and parts for snaps ?

[@karser6456]

im going to start making newsboy hats with snap buttons to open/close the brim. I don't want something cheap but can you recommend a machine that will go through heavy tweed wool and also, what is the basic snap size on a newsboy hat? I have no idea on how to size up those snap buttons.thanks

[@InfoTube-IT]

This video is very helpful... Thanks

[@manoloramirez6456]

Good video man

[@amberlylanedesigns9252]

do you need to use the rivet setter to hammer the rivets, or can the rivets be hammered without using the setter?

[@JDOCustomLeather]

You need to use the setter

[@nathanjames9029]

How well do you think this tool set would work for stainless snaps?

[@roxannericchio3556]

Thanks for the great video!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@احمددسوقى-ه7ه]

الدال على الخير كفاعله أحسنت صنعا وجزيت خيراً

[@superpete62]

You can buy a arbor press drill sizes fir the kit you all ready have look up on you tube bud.

[@TheDvd3000]

Thank you so much for this tutorial !:)

[@JDOCustomLeather]

No problem!

[@shirleymalar9323]

Do you know if the tools have to precisely fit the rivets, eyelets, etc. or if I can also use tools from overseas that are measured in mm on USA 1/4", etc. rivets, snaps, eyelets? Is 'close' good enough to work?

[@deltajohnny]

Thank you very much for the very useful video! :-)

[@naomitratar5548]

Hi - I am making a metal logo and want to attach it to a leather cuff but I want the metal logo to be clean looking (no rivets showing). Any suggestion on what I should I do to attach the logo?

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Naomi Tratar Glue?

[@naomitratar5548]

I never glue anything being a metal smith I solder, I idea of glueing seems wrong to me but then again I must be missing something if you are suggesting glue. What glue are you referring to?

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+Naomi Tratar I was suggesting glue if you don't have another way, I wouldn't use glue either, maybe solder on some pins on the back and stick them through the leather and ping them on the back?

[@vaealee1978]

Thank you so much for this!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

No problem

[@seasick33]

Jason, great leather work, thanks for the videos. Would you be kind enough to help mebuy eyelets for connecting two pieces of 8 oz. leather. Having big problems finding post lengthwithout getting a big 3/4 inch hole. Thanks

[@JDOCustomLeather]

+ginan tonic Not sure where to get them, try Ebay or Amazon.

[@desrod485]

Is there a way to remove a rivet without damaging it? I

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Not that I know of

[@kailecross2391]

I keep punching through my rivets. Is it cause i'm using a metal hammer?