Snaps

matt_unique · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:41 am Post subject: Snaps

I received my interior window curtains from Kings Marine Canvas. I thought I was getting some kind of snap kit but I received just the snaps.

What tools do I need to install the snaps into the Sunbrella? For the male end I will just replace some window screws of course.

Thanks

dotnmarty · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:55 am Post subject:

This little tool and a hammer are probably what you need

http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?cat77.htm

JamesTXSD · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject:

Yep. We've found that kit in Lowe's and, on occasion, the fabric department at Wal-Mart. Odds are good that a year or so down the road you'll need to replace a snap or two, so having that kit onhand would be worthwhile.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:49 pm Post subject:

Sometimes you have to repair the part of the snap that's on a mounted canvas top or side curtain and can't use the hammer and two piece die and punch set up easily without taking the canvas down.

That's when this tool comes in handy:

With it, you can replace the snaps with the canvas up.

My Sea Ray came with one, and I wouldn't be without one on a boat with a lot of canvas.

Click on the photo for a source.

Most marine stores have them, however.

Joe. Teeth

journey on · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:20 pm Post subject:

I self installed the window covering snaps on Journey On. And you're right, King only supplies the snaps. Here's a few thoughts:

Those pliers are great. I bought mine from Defenders, and they're sturdier than Joe's set. HOWEVER, if the snap is too far in from the edge, there's not enough room for the material, so also get the anvil type.

Put the front window covering on the inside. I can't understand putting it on the outside, but that's what King cuts them for. This is where I learned about my comment, above.

To install the male side of the snaps, I removed the hold down screws from the window edging as needed (on the inside.) I used longer SS sheet metal screws, which fit right inside the fastener. HOWEVER, that just jammed them up against the edge of the sill, so I went down to the local bolt supply house and got nylon standoffs which slipped over still longer screw and held the male snap off the window sill edge. Washers give the bearing surface needed. You could make those standoffs from metal tubing, but buying them sure saved time. As a result of all this, I didn't need to drill any more holes in the cabin's side.

Came out great, Judy's happy and I was justly rewarded.

Boris