Northmount Posted May 11 Report Posted May 11 On 5/9/2025 at 11:05 AM, fredk said: On second thoughts. they would not do the OP. The screw bar would be on the wrong side as it were That is similar to mine. Below is the style my Dad used (for valve in block). Neither of these would make a good tool for Chicago screws. Quote
Members Brokenolmarine Posted May 11 Members Report Posted May 11 I bought molar extraction pliers on amazon to use for removing rivets in leather if I messed them up, or had a belt or holster in need of repair. The pliers work great to hold the edge of chicago screws for removal or installation as well. https://www.ebay.com/itm/305751247935 Quote
Members TonyV Posted May 12 Members Report Posted May 12 (edited) Chicago screw is a simple fastener. A simple solution is in order. Chicago screws with a rubber washer is fine, if you want to buy them. In the mean time, if the only C screws you have don't include a rubber washer, simply use a small drop of rubber in the spot where the washer would fit. Give it a couple minutes to dry, and voila, you have a rubber washer, thanks to the rubber cement you likely already have on hand. C screws dont need to be real tight, either. I get good results simply holding the base with a fingertip while I tighten the screw. Edited May 12 by TonyV Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 12 CFM Report Posted May 12 I used to use a small set of needle-nose pliers and Locktite until I figured out they were much more expensive than rivets to install permanently. now I just use them for mock-up or adjustment purposes. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM Frodo Posted May 12 CFM Report Posted May 12 I use a toothpick with a drop of liquid cement to glue the dome part to the leather, then a drop of loctite on the threads If I run into a situation where thickness is an issue I add a leather spacer in between the pieces of leather Spacer can be simply made by using 1/2" hole punch then punching a hole center of the piece you dig out of your punch. Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Doc Reaper Posted May 26 Report Posted May 26 I don't use lock tight, I use black or clear nail polish. I also use a belt sander to shorten the screw post if necessary. I then use a small dowel sharpened to a point to remove the burrs Quote Doc Reaper
Members Dwight Posted May 26 Members Report Posted May 26 For 20+ years . . . I have put the Chicago screw together with my fingers . . . Picked up the leather piece . . . and grabbed the back piece of the Chicago screw with the leading edge of a pair of professional lineman pliers. Left hand puts the squeeze on the screw head . . . and if you have enough ooomph in your left hand . . . you can shake the holster and it won't let go. If not . . . eat some Wheaties. Right hand picks up the screwdriver . . . and when it's job is done . . . that Chicago screw is "there" . . . and just maybe forever. Works for me. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
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