Which Dies & Adapters are Needed if You Already Have a Press?

January 18, 2021

If you already have a press and want to add more dies, you'll first need to identify your press model to determine if you need an adapter.  Some presses require an adapter in order for the dies to fit the press.

You can look up your KAM press here or email a photo to judy@kamsnap.com. 

Once you know which press you have, click on the corresponding link below.

The basic pliers only work with plastic snaps. They cannot be expanded for other functions and will not fit other dies.

No adapter needed. Just add the dies that correspond to your fasteners. A complete list of dies for each fastener is provided here.

No adapter needed. Just add the dies that correspond to your fasteners. A complete list of dies for each fastener is provided here.

A DK93-KX adapter base is needed for our dies to fit this press (except for the professional-grade plastic snap dies).

  • You may already have the adapter. It is metal with a hole all the way through the middle, and goes in the bottom hole of the press.
Once you have the adapter, just add the dies that correspond to your fasteners. A complete list of dies for each fastener is provided here.

A DK98-KX adapter set is needed for our dies to fit this press (except for the professional-grade plastic snap dies).

Once you have the adapter, just add the dies that correspond to your fasteners. A complete list of dies for each fastener is provided here.

A GST-KX adapter set is needed for our dies to fit this press.

  • Be sure to read the disclaimers in the product description for the adapter.
Once you have the adapter, just add the dies that correspond to your fasteners. A complete list of dies for each fastener is provided here.

A TLF-KX adapter set is needed for our dies to fit presses with smooth 3/8" shank holes. (Tandy Leather, Very Baby, One Stop Diaper Shop)

Once you have the adapter, just add the dies that correspond to your fasteners. A complete list of dies for each fastener is provided here.

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