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The hand tools illustrated by sketches A, B, C, D and E, Fig. 8 are used to attach snap fasteners to leather articles. The use of the tools is suggested by sketches F and G.

Fig. 8

There are four parts to the type of fasteners shown in the sketches. The post and spring are illustrated in sketch F. The eyelet and cap are shown in sketch G. The leather is perforated to receive the post with a drive punch. The tool parts are: the needle, sketch A; setting tool, sketch B; and anvil, sketch C. Sketch B shows the appearance of each end of the setting tool. The small end of the tool fits over the spring while the larger end is used in setting the cap. The procedure in attaching snap fasteners is as follows: (1) Insert the post, see sketch F, in the leather, and place the post upon the anvil, with the small tip in the center of the post. (2) Place the spring on top of the leather above the protruding post as shown in sketch F, and place the setting tool over the spring, strike it lightly with a wooden mallet. (3) To insert the eyelet, place the needle upon the eyelet, see sketch G, and press the leather down over the needle. Remove the needle, and place the eyelet upon the anvil with the large tip in the center of the eyelet. Place the cap upon the protruding edge of the eyelet, cover it with the setting tool and strike it with the wooden mallet. Sketch H shows the appearance of a blind snap fastener which has cage attached to lining only and cap through outside.

As a rule it is most convenient to attach the snap fastener before the purse or bag is stitched or laced. If it is necessary to put on the fastener after the article is completed, care must be taken not to mar the leather. Before punching the hole with the drive punch in the front of a laced purse, lay it upon a smooth surface and insert in the purse a firm heavy piece of leather which will prevent the drive punch from perforating the back of the purse. Leave the leather in the purse as a base for the anvil when putting on the fastener.