How to Install Magnetic Snap Rivets & the Tools Needed

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Otherwise, here's what you'll need:

     

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    • One of the following to create a hole through your fabric for rivet placement:

     

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       How to Install Magnetic Snap Rivets & the Tools Needed

       

      Instructions:

      • Note: the male magnetic snap piece has a protruding nub in the center, while the female snap has a recessed center.
        • The male (protruding) snap is installed using the die with the recessed center.
        • The female (recessed) snap in installed using the die with the protruding center.
      • Screw in the smallest die to the top of the press.
      • Place the bottom die with the recessedcenter in the press.
      • Pierce hole in fabric where rivet will go.
      • Place the stem of the male magnetic snap piece through the hole. The male piece has a protrudingnub in the center.
      • Snap the rivet cap over stem. You should hear a clicking sound.
      • Center rivet in dies.
      • Flatten with press.
      • Repeat for the other side, using the bottom die with the protruding center & the female magnetic snap piece.

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