Replacing snaps yourself can save you money and time. The two different tools offered from SavvyBoater have their advantages and disadvantages when it comes to replacing canvas snaps yourself. The punch and anvil or the Snap Setter are both effective when it comes to replacing or putting new snaps on your canvas, so here is a table to help you decide which may be the better choice for your particular needs.
Snap Setter
| Punch & Anvil |
|---|
| Pros | Pros |
Easy to use for many snaps
| Useful for all snap pieces
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Consistent results
| More cost effective for replacing a few snaps
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Convenient for dome snap piece -- most often changed part of snap
| Replacement snaps included
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Heavy duty, reliable, good price compared to similar tools
| |
| Cons | Cons |
Does only dome female piece of snap
| Results can be inconsistent, not all snaps may fit the same
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Must be strong enough to squeeze closed to set snap properly
| Requires precise and accurate hammering to obtain snug fit
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| | Some people may find difficult to use
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