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What's the right way to get this off? Just pry it?
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10-28-2010, 06:54 AM
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Get something pointed ( like an ice pick) and force it into one of the 4 cracks around the button. Once you pry up one of the 4 quarters, it will be easy to remove the button.
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11-18-2010, 05:55 PM
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It was a real task to get these buttons off. Some were damaged. Where can I get the part that holds the button on?
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You won't be able to find the exact part that holds your button on. You will have to use a #15 button washer, also called a spring washer for threaded nails. Most upholstery shops would have them, but if you can't find any locally, send me a PM and I'll send you some. You may have to trim them to fit under the loop, but you can cut them with a heavy scissors.
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12-18-2010, 10:32 PM
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If it was me doing it I would just wrap some button string around the washer and pull it in that way.
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Question: Through my research I'm coming to the conclusion that you have to fabricate new ones if needed. Am I right? I've seen through some web sites that buttons have there own specicific sizing terminology. In my case, it's a # 45 which is 1 1/8. It looks as if kits are offered to make these buttons. But they are expensive. Is there anywhere I can pick them up arleardy made and ready for installation?
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No, not ready made. You need to find someone with the machine and dies to make the buttons from scratch. I have a button making machine, but the largest size die I have is #40 and the cutter and top and bottom dies for size #45 would cost over $100. I have a supplier that will make any size button for me. I would need you to send me enough leather scraps to make the buttons with. Also, send one of the old buttons along to make sure you get the right size. Send me a PM.
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Ok, so now I have my buttons. Can I find the string on perfectfit.com? I want to check it out. I might go that way instead of hog rings
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01-18-2011, 09:46 PM
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They don't seem to have it, but these guys do: BUTTON TWINE
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01-18-2011, 11:43 PM
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Midwest Fabric has it as well.
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