Let's Install Plastic KAMSnaps with Our Arbor Press (by popular demand)!

Since introducing you all to Chunk (my arbor press), the most common question I get (by far) is whether it can install plastic KAMSnaps.
Up until now, I’ve just used my hand pliers. However, I know that it’s tough for some of us and causes hand fatigue and pain when installing a lot of snaps.
Another important consideration is that some of you have already invested in a tabletop press and dies and you don’t want to throw the dies away. You’d like to use them with an arbor press.
I’ve been working on a solution to this question and have been wracking my brain. I’m so glad to share the solution I’ve discovered. Let me show you!
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00:19 List of things you need.
00:39 Discussing the problem - how to set plastic KAMSnaps with a arbor press.
01:08 Describing the die set purchased from KAMSnaps.
01:24 The solution! A drill stop set from Harbor Freight.
01:50 Fitting the KAMSnap die into the drill stops - bottom half.
02:19 Installing magnet and upper die into drill stop.
02:49 Close up look of our new set up compared to hand pliers.
03:26 Run through of snap assembly.
03:54 Punching holes and placing snaps.
04:37 Permanently setting the stud side of the snap.
05:35 Permanently setting the socket side of the snap.
05:52 Checking our work.
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Meet “Chunk” - my arbor press:
• Let's use an arbor pre...
ˋˏ ༻✿༺ ˎˊ SUPPLIES ˋˏ ༻✿༺ ˎˊ
✿Drill Master 7-Piece Drill Stop Set from Harbor Freight $4:
www.harborfreight.com/7-piece...
✿KAMSnap KX Dies to Install Plastic Snaps (No-Change):
kamsnaps.com/collections/kams...
✿KAMSNap Size 20 Plast Snaps - Regular Length:
kamsnaps.com/collections/kam-...
✿Magnet:
www.harborfreight.com/ceramic...
✿Awl (mine came as part of a snap set but these are similar):
www.amazon.com/ZLKSKER-Leathe...
Arbor Press - 1 Ton From Harbor Freight:
www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-a...

[@keleeshamarley7178]

Thank you for another awesome tutorial.

[@CharmingCheek]

Thanks for your constant encouragement!

[@steventownsend1821]

This is soooo riveting! Love it, great tutorial!!

[@CharmingCheek]

Hahahaha! You’re funny Mr. Charming Cheek!

[@TheDivagirl27]

Hi i have bought the press and watched your other video on how to use rhe oress for snaps, rivers and it works great a d cuts my time in seconds. However, for the kam snaps I ordered the adapter from. The link you sent and I went harbor freight and got everything you showed. I did the snaps soft, a little pressure and they are not setting right.plrsse help ty

[@CharmingCheek]

Hi! Can you tell me more about what they look like when setting? Even better if you join the Charming Cheek Char room you can show pics and I can help troubleshoot better.

[@tevegrl]

Is there a hack for regular snaps. As always having such a hard time getting everything together to order. I can’t make a decision for the life of me.

[@CharmingCheek]

Have you seen my other arbor press video where I show how to install spring snaps?
czcams.com/video/k8iqObYc9kQ/video.html
I also have a video showing how to remove them if you need that.

[@ccocokios]

Thanks for the clear explanation what to
Buy and how to use them!

[@CharmingCheek]

Thank you for watching! KamSnaps has shaped snaps, too!

[@cherimitchell8977]

For a newbie like me I need better closeups please.

[@CharmingCheek]

That’s great feedback and I appreciate you shared! I do have more closeups in the Lookma Wallet tutorial.