Canvas snap replacement

[Pirate Lady]

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!

 

[Skybolt]

I use diagonal cutters like these: https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Cutters-D...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Just angle them in so the valley of the cutter is away from the canvas. Goes easy and snap, it's off.

 

[Pirate Lady]

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.

Thx, i have a few those in tool box.

 

[dtfeld]

You can also drill them out, they are pretty soft.

 

[QT1]

You can also drill them out, they are pretty soft.

I did the same and just drilled them out.

 

[GypsmJim]

The plier tools are iffy. Buy a base and post and use a hammer on your workbench, or a brick on the driveway.

 

[tony1b2000]

Dido on the drill. Just hold the old snap with a pair of channelocks or similar and put a block of wood behind it.

 

[Smashpjp]

I just drill them out. I got the SailRite kit I keep on the boat. makes doing repairs simple

 

[Skybolt]

I slipped with the drill once and tore the canvas, and is why I use the diagonal cutters now.

The pliers with the standard snap kit are junk, use this type which are very good: https://www.amazon.com/Rexhubro-Sna...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

[mrsrobinson]

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 ;-)

 

[b_arrington]

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 ;-)

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.

 

[mrsrobinson]

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-...=1684333626&sprefix=hoover+snap,aps,88&sr=8-2

 

[highslice]

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

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.

 

[Pirate Lady]

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.

 

[GypsmJim]

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.

Not easy. Too much trouble. The tools cost 2 bucks and a box of parts another 5.

You have to take the cover off anyway. Just drop it next to the boat on top of a 6" long twobafore. Pliars and wire cutters. Remove and replace. Put cover back on. No need to drive anywhere.

If you are nervous, use a small piece of cloth at home to practice.

 

[Pirate Lady]

When he made my new top he put zippers along the frame, simply unzip and it all comes off the frame. Nice. No need to disassemble frame like factory canvas.