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Assembly

Before you can use your snap press machine, you will need to assemble the handle (very easy).

1. Using a spanner, loosen large bolt nuts (on handle) and remove bolt.
2. Position handle where large bolt was and reinsert the bolt. Tighten nuts.

Using Snap Press Machine

You have been provided with 4 hex keys to adjust your machine.

The die set includes three parts; stud die, socket die, cap die.

Snap sets consist of two parts, male and female. The stud being male, socket being female. Both stud and socket use a cap (that’s why there are two cap pieces to every snap set).

The order you apply each (ie whether you apply socket or stud) is up to you.

Step 1: Using hex keys, loosen upper and lower screws (they hold die pieces in place).

Place cap die in the bottom hole of snap press. The cap die is the solid metal one with a curved top.

Cap Die  Insert cap die

The hex key can be used to secure the cap die in place, however this isn’t really necessary as it stays in place on its own.

Step 2: Decide which side of the snap you want to apply first (socket or stud), then insert the appropriate die piece in the snap press. We have decided to use a socket die.

 Socket Die

When die is in place, tighten the screw with the smallest hex key to hold it in place.

 Insert socket die

Step 3: Find a socket piece and snap it into the socket die. It will click in place.

 Snap socket piece into die

Step 4: Take the cap piece and push the cap prong into the fabric. It doesn’t need to push all the way through the fabric, just hold it firmly in place.

 Position cap

Step 6: Push the handle down very firmly with your free hand (watch your fingers). Be sure to press hard…. the centre prong needs to be well flattened (if not, the snap won’t snap).

Step 7: Release the handle. Gently tug to release fabric from the top die.

 Socket and stud in place

 Completed snap.....!