What is this snap called?

[Oregon Bill]

Guys, I've been going nuts Googling this WWII-era web and leather closure hardware. What is it called and where can I buy a fe3\w? Many thanks in advance.

[Professor Marvel]

My Good Oregon Bill -
once you know this thingy is called a "lift the dot fastener" you are golden , and herr google will find many sources:

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/1086540.htm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIFT-A-DOT-BLACK-BRASS-STEEL-HARDWARE-8pc-lot-E7566-/310327013791

http://www.normandy-accessories.com/product_info.php?products_id=191

http://www.sailrite.com/Lift-The-Dot-Cloth-to-Cloth#

http://www.dotfasteners.com/lift_the_dot.html

http://christiesupholstery.com/Hardware-Fasteners-Misc_c29.htm?page=all

hope this helps
prof marvel

[Oregon Bill]

Thank you, professor.

 

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[Professor Marvel]

happy to help, it is nice to have something useful to do whilst down with the latest virus
yhs
prof marvel

[St. George]

These are going to provide you with enormous entertainment as you attempt installation, so read up, and buy the tool.

Scouts Out!

[Oregon Bill]

St. George: appreciate the warning. Saw a Youtube on doing this without the tool, which admittedly would make this much easier. Just can't see buying the tool(s) for one or two installations as I attempt my own version of El Paso's Tanker.

[St. George]

Then what I would do is cast about to see if perhaps you couldn't borrow one from someone - or just do all of the normal work and then take it to a 'good' shoe repairman and have him do the snap installation with his tool.

Canvas repair folks have these as well - anyone making awnings and covers for trucks do, too.

Scouts Out!

[Oregon Bill]

Advice taken!