Heavy-Duty Snap Fastener – Antique Brass
Product code:
805-12.5 AB
In Stock 199,900 pcs
Every leathercrafter knows it's all in the details. AM saddlery snap fasteners will give your bags, wallets, or backpacks a clean finish and, unlike plastic, they can handle the toughest abuse. The four-part metal construction creates a rock-solid bond that you can snap and unsnap practically forever.
Key benefits:
- Heavy-duty strength: A solid, all-metal build that shrugs off harsh weather and intense daily use.
- Finish to match: The antique brass finish gives your products a clean saddlery style and matches our other hardware in the same shade.
- Durability: Forget about hook-and-loop tape or plastic snaps. These press studs will last for years without ever needing a replacement.
Best uses and how to pick the right size:
Highly recommended for all makers of leather goods, backpacks, sheaths, and outdoor gear. Choose the right snap size based on the thickness of your material (leather, faux leather, or fabric):
- For material thickness up to 3 mm: Go with the 12.5 mm snap size.
- For material thickness up to 4 mm: Go with the standard 15 mm snap size.
- For thick materials (3 to 6 mm): Choose the extended 15-L version. We offer it in two finishes: nickel plated and antique copper.
Things to keep in mind (limitations):
- Mind your setting method: The maximum material thickness limits apply exclusively when setting with a hand press. A press applies smooth, vertical pressure and stops exactly when the snap is properly seated. This secures the snap firmly without causing damage.
- The risks of hand hammering: When setting by hand (with a setter and mallet), you don't have 100% control over the force of the strike. It’s common for a heavy blow to make the post shift sideways and bend. Another frequent issue is striking the tool more times than necessary. This literally drives the post right through the top cap, deforming the snap and ruining its grip.
- Tips for hand setting: If you're setting snaps manually, stick closer to the middle of the material thickness range and work with a gentle touch: a few precise taps with the mallet are all it takes. For thicker leather, we recommend slightly skiving the flesh side around the joint area.
Pro tip for comfortable work:
We highly recommend setting your snaps using the #3990-00 hand press and the matching setting dies. If you prefer to work by hand, use the #8101-805-12.5 hand setter (or the corresponding size for 15 mm snaps). You'll find all the compatible tools in the recommended products below.
Product code
805-12.5 AB
Material
Steel
Surface finish
Antique brass
Why the shade may vary
Weight
2 g
Blog post: How to rivet snap fasteners
Workshop opinion
Pavla NovákováI put it on the workbench first. You get facts instead of guesses.
I wanted to be able to set AM snaps without a press. The first time I set them they forgave a small mistake and did not flatten out. With a piston press the result is straight and clean. I can manage them with a hand setter too; nothing slipped or looked crooked. Unlike WUK snaps, they do not punish being a millimetre off.
I use them in courses where complete beginners work with them. In the courses they are set by people who have never held a setter.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, the smallest quantity is one bag of rivets or 100 snaps. We don't offer smaller packs.
Rivets and Chicago screws are sold in bags. Most bags contain 100 pcs, bags of rhinestone rivets also 50 pcs, and bags of eyelets and cap rivets usually 1,000 pcs. Brass and stainless steel Chicago screws and some double cap rivets also come in bags of 10.
Snap fasteners and button studs are sold individually, from 100 pcs of one type.
The number of pieces per bag and the price per piece are shown on each product. We'll send you a sample to try. See Can I get a product sample?
