Setting Studs

[colu41]

Do these need a special setter/anvil set? If so, is there a way of doing it without? I've never used these yet and figured they just snapped in.

 

[JeridJohnson]

just assemble and hammer the ball end on the stud. don't hammer so hard that you deform the ball.

 

[JeridJohnson]

don't forget to cover the back of the stud with some thin leather so it can't scuff the blade over time.

 

[AntCaps]

i use a piece of hardwood i drilled to fit the ball than i tap the post in.

 

[JeridJohnson]

i use a piece of hardwood i drilled to fit the ball than i tap the post in.

that method would work well.

 

[colu41]

Damn, I tried setting the ball on the post, and using a small rubber mallet and it wouldnt even get started. I'll have to make something for the ball to sit in like you said and tap it from the backside. Thanks guys.

 

[JeridJohnson]

I use a small ball peen hammer. flat face. a mallet won't work well.

 

[JeridJohnson]

just did one the other day.