Pirate Lady
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I need to replace a snap on my canvas. On Amazon I find a lot of plier looking tools for installing but nothing for removing a bad one. Help!
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Thx, i have a few those in tool box.I use diagonal cutters like these: https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Cutters-Diagonal-Nippers-Cutting/dp/B08BVXGGKC/ref=sr_1_22_sspa?crid=6XAFKZETXI3L&keywords=surface+mount+cutters&qid=1684167280&sprefix=surface+mount+cutters,aps,118&sr=8-22-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExM0o2UDVDMDZPT0JEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzQzMDM4MURNUzhLSFJJUEpUUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTgzODUxM0ZYREZRRDgyQVBXMSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Just angle them in so the valley of the cutter is away from the canvas. Goes easy and snap, it's off.
I did the same and just drilled them out.You can also drill them out, they are pretty soft.
I have one of those Hoover snap installation tools with the different dies. It’s expensive, but awesome. It makes putting snaps in carpet or many layers of fabric feel like putting a hot knife in warm butter.I think he is asking about the canvas side, not the fiberglass/gelcoat side.
@Pirate Lady I own the fancy plier thing (the one canvas shops use) for pressing a new snap into the canvas, and more snaps than a man should own. Happy to mail it to you if you promise to mail it back ;-)
Yes, I bought this one when I had @Quint4 make new Infinity flooring for my boat. I knew the vice grip version that I had wasn't going to work. Pricey, but worth it.Yep I used to use a cheapy version, bought this one 7 years ago and it's already paid for itself.
https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-Pres-N-Snap-Tool-Complete-Kit/dp/B008D4F4Y2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=151ET7BRD999Z&keywords=hoover+snap&qid=1684333626&sprefix=hoover+snap,aps,88&sr=8-2
Not easy. Too much trouble. The tools cost 2 bucks and a box of parts another 5.I got the solution. I called my canvas guy who made the top last year, he said bring it over, he will replace the snap. Easy Peasy. but thanks for the ideas.