Can you remove a snap put in by a snap setter???

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07-03-2017, 06:59 AM

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Feather3

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The best way to remove a snap is drill the center out.

07-03-2017, 03:28 PM

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retiredteacher09

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Glad you solved the problem.

. Where I volunteer, we use a long nosed pliers to squeeze under the snap.

Connie

07-04-2017, 12:09 AM

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SuzzyQ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by popover

Flat screwdriver. Carefully wiggle the tip between snap sections, do your best to not ding the fabric. Once its in a bit, twist it. Work around the snap repeating til its loosened enough to grip with 2 pairs of pliers and pull while twisting gently back and forth. Ask me how I know this. heh.

Always works for me ... I make western style shirts with the pearl snaps and have removed many a snap... sigh ...