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08-19-2019, 06:18 PM | #1 |
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replacing snaps
need to replace a couple of snaps on my bimini cover, anyone had any experience with that and where to buy snaps,
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08-19-2019, 06:35 PM | #2 |
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08-19-2019, 06:41 PM | #3 |
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Taylor, the boat fender people make a kit...easy peasy!
Just google “Taylor canvas snap kit” |
08-19-2019, 07:24 PM | #4 |
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Sports Parafunalia
I think I bought mine at Sports Parafunalia in Gilford. Probably 5 or 6 years ago. Easy to use.
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08-19-2019, 10:19 PM | #7 |
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they're everywhere
Sounds like everybody has kit. There's probably one in my tool kit, buried. Ask the guy in the boat slip next to you. Bet he has one.
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Get the vice grip tool. If doing the work over the water I suggest that you fashion some sort of lanyard to keep the tool in your possession. |
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08-20-2019, 07:28 AM | #9 |
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Suggestion
If I could make one more suggestion regarding snaps...buy snaps that are entirely stainless steel, no brass inserts, nickel plated or similar. No snap will last longer or hold better than solid stainless. I have installed thousands over the years and learned this lesson a long time ago.
I buy my stainless snaps from Sailrite... https://www.sailrite.com/Snap-Fasten...tainless-Steel This is the tool I purchased which works great. Granted, for one or two snaps probably not worth spending the money on but over the years this tool has paid for itself.... https://www.sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-Fastener-Tool Also, one more installation trick...if you need to punch a hole in whatever material for the snap stud, I have always heated the shank end of the proper size drill bit with a torch and simply punch it through the material. This "heals" the edges by melting it and keeps the material from ripping at the snap. Good luck! Dan
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A canvas shop installing new snaps (new canvas) probably just cuts the hole and installs the snap to match the snap that's already on the bat, right? |
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Thanks for all the reply's Great advice from everyone who has done this repair before. I will try this week and let you know
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Hole.
Punch the hole in the fabric and dab a little clear fingernail polish at the opening to stop the fraying.
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Size / Color
I am a new boat owner... as of last Friday...
Have a couple Navy snaps to add to the Bimini... Are there different size snaps... how are these measured... I see all different numbers on the Sailright page... just not sure how to interpret them... |
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There are basically three parts of a Dot fastener,...cap, socket and stud. All have the same diameter and the only difference would be the required length of the stem on the cap which is determined by the thickness of material you are applying them to. Most stem lengths are 1/4". Dan
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Navy Blue... in the color of the Bimini... Matching the other snaps which are colored... probably should have been more clear...
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