A few well chosen tools can make fitting your bag hardware much easier. Here you’ll find tools for preparing holes, setting rivets and snaps, tightening small screws and installing zipper pulls.

• Hammers and punching plates: pair with suitable hand punches and setting tools, with a stable surface underneath.
• Hole punches and cutters: choose the hole size and tool that suit your hardware and material thickness.
• Hand setters, bases and press dies: match the setter or die to the type and size of hardware you’re using.
• Small screwdrivers: handy for screw secured strap ends, metal zipper ends and Chicago screws, as well as compatible sewing machine needle and presser foot screws.
• Zipper jigs: help hold your zipper pull while you feed the zipper tape into place.

Find the Right Setting Tools

Browse our Rivet Tools and Dies, Press Snap Tools and Dies and KAM DK93 Hand Press and Dies for more specific options.

Helpful Tip from Chris: Check your hardware size, material thickness and press compatibility before choosing a tool or die. Try the setup on an offcut first, and use gentle, controlled taps when working near finished surfaces.

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Find the fittings for your next project in Bag Hardware, including Chicago Screws and Strap Ends, or explore our Zippers for zipper tape, pulls and ends.