Canvas snap disaster

[BOATINGmatt]

I decided to replace the female part of the canvass snap that is all along the egde of my mooring cover..i removed all the rusty , damaged snaps and purchased some new snaps from west marine..I boroowed a snap setter which looks like a cheap pair of pliers....every snap i set the shaft does not roll down but instead kinda explodes and winds up looking like a flower inside..i thought the shaft was too long but i was told that the size i purchased is the standars size and should be fine..i also tried the old fashioned die/tap method and have had the same results...Its driving me crazy can anyone help...please!!!!!

 

[Mischief Managed]

Re: Canvas snap disaster

Sounds normal to me. Mine does that and all my replacements have held up fine for the last 5 years.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Canvas snap disaster

every snap i set the shaft does not roll down but instead kinda explodes and winds up looking like a flower inside..

Ayuh,... I've got a nice expensive snap setter,... Mine always go starburst too...

 

[BOATINGmatt]

Re: Canvas snap disaster

i feel much better now....i thought it was me...when i use the snaps alot the "flower" or starburst that was once the shaft seem to staighten out a little and then whamo..the next time i try to open the snam the female portion is attached to the stud on the boat and i have to replace it..is this normal??? thanks for you responses

 

[Bondo]

Re: Canvas snap disaster

Ayuh,... Donno, but I wax mine with beeswax....

 

[JoLin]

Re: Canvas snap disaster

Ayuh,... Donno, but I wax mine with beeswax....

I use Vaseline- it works on everything...

(sorry, couldn't resist)