Tandy Leather Easy-to-Do Line 24 Snaps and Setter - Heavy Duty Snap Fasteners for Leather Bags, Belts, and Straps Review (2026)

What this kit includes

According to Tandy's own product listing, this kit contains ten nickel plated Line 24 snaps, ten brass plated Line 24 snaps, and a two piece setting tool, giving a beginner two finish options and the hardware needed to install them without hunting down a separate setter. Line 24 is a common snap size in leathercraft and canvas work, sized with a post length of roughly 0.27 to 0.31 inches and a cap diameter around 0.56 inches, which is a sturdy, widely compatible size for bag flaps, belt closures, and strap ends rather than the smaller sizes used on delicate garments.

Setting the snaps

Installing these fasteners uses the included two piece setting tool along with a mallet and a firm, flat striking surface such as an anvil, granite block, or heavy steel plate, following the standard leathercraft method of aligning the snap parts through punched or pre-marked holes and striking the setter squarely to seat each piece. Getting a clean, secure set depends on punching properly sized holes for the Line 24 post and cap dimensions and striking evenly so the snap does not sit crooked or loosen with use, a technique that benefits from a few practice sets on scrap material before working on a finished bag or belt.

Nickel versus brass finish

Having both nickel and brass plated snaps in one kit lets a maker match hardware finish to whatever other fittings, buckles, or rivets are already used on a project, since mismatched hardware finishes are a common visual flaw on otherwise well made leather goods. Ten of each finish is enough for several small projects, such as multiple wallet or pouch closures, or a couple of bag flaps needing two or three snaps each, without committing to a full box of a single finish that might not suit every future project.

Limits for bigger projects

Because the kit ships with a fixed count of ten snaps per finish, makers planning a larger production run, such as a batch of identical bags or a line of belts for sale, will use up this kit quickly and need to source additional Line 24 snaps separately, ideally from Tandy's bulk snap listings to keep the hardware finish consistent. The listing itself does not print the exact snap count on the title, so newer buyers comparing several snap kits side by side should check the full product description before assuming quantity, since kits from different brands vary in how many fasteners are included per price point.

Value for a starter kit

As a bundled beginner kit, this product is priced to be an accessible entry point into snap setting, combining hardware and tool in one purchase rather than requiring a separate setter bought on its own. For someone adding their first snap closures to a bag or belt, that bundling saves a step and some guesswork compared with buying a bare setter and guessing at compatible snap sizes elsewhere. Buyers who already own a Line 20/24 compatible setter and just need more snaps may find it more economical to buy loose snap packs instead of paying for a duplicate tool, but for a first-time buyer setting up a snap station from scratch, this kit is a reasonable, low risk starting point.

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