r/Leatherworking • u/Dolleste • 4d ago

How can I set these?

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I bought them from a buckeye leather store but I can’t get the long part set into the cap. I’ve asked the company for help and they won’t help me. I’ve tried making the bottom a flare but it doesn’t flare much. Not can I get it into the end cap.

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u/CheekStandard7735 4d ago

Caps are meant to be set on tube rivets with a press, foot press being the best option. The only other way to set them is without the cap and by using a 'splash' tool

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u/CheekStandard7735 4d ago

My other suggestion would be to get a solid anvil and a big maul.

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u/Dolleste 3d ago

Thank you. I will look into getting one. I’ve been trying with a hammer and stone block but it’s not really flaring so it just gets wonky

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u/Jaikarr 3d ago

Are you shortening the posts so they're just peeking through the leather layers?

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u/Dolleste 3d ago

They’re about 2mm longer