Osborne 230 Manual Snap setter tool

C. S. Osborne No.230 Manual Snap Setter Tool

The C. S. Osborne No.230 is a professional manual snap setter tool made for accurately fitting snap fasteners and press studs during upholstery, trimming and furniture repair work.

This specialist snap fastener setting tool provides a manual alternative to a bench-mounted press, making it particularly useful for repair workshops, upholsterers, trimmers and other users who need to install snap fittings without a permanent press setup.

The tool is supplied with a flaring tool, stability vice, two-piece die and fitting instructions.

Manual Press Stud and Snap Fastener Setting Tool

Press studs and snap fasteners are commonly used where a fixing needs to hold securely but still be opened and closed when required.

The Osborne No.230 is designed to provide a controlled method of setting suitable snap fastener components together.

Typical applications include:

• Upholstery repair
• Furniture trimming
• Removable upholstery panels
• Loose covers
• Cushion details
• Leather and vinyl trimming
• Fabric fastening
• Straps and tabs
• Vehicle-style trimming
• General workshop fastening

For compatible fastener options, see the 5/8" Nickel on Steel Snap Fasteners and 5/8" Black on Steel Snap Fasteners.

Professional Manual Snap Fastener Setter

Using a dedicated manual press stud setter helps keep the fastener components properly positioned while they are being assembled.

Compared with trying to fit snap fasteners using improvised tools, the correct setter can help:

• Keep components correctly aligned
• Apply setting pressure more accurately
• Reduce distorted or badly seated fasteners
• Produce a neater finished fixing
• Improve consistency across repeated repairs
• Reduce the risk of damaging surrounding material

For upholstery workshops regularly fitting press studs and snaps, this makes the No.230 a useful specialist fastening tool.

Supplied with Flaring Tool, Stability Vice and Die

The C. S. Osborne No.230 is supplied as a professional setting kit containing the tools needed for the snap-fastener setting operation.

The kit includes:

• Flaring tool
• Stability vice
• Two-piece die
• Instructions

The stability vice helps support the fastening components during installation, while the die and flaring tool are used as part of the setting process.

Always follow the supplied instructions and make sure the snap-fastener components are positioned correctly before setting.

Snap Setter for Upholstery, Leather and Vinyl Work

Snap fasteners are widely used across upholstery and trimming because they provide a practical removable fastening.

This upholstery snap setter is therefore useful when working with suitable:

• Upholstery fabrics
• Leather
• Vinyl
• Furniture covers
• Removable panels
• Trim sections
• Straps
• Repair patches and access panels

The correct fastener and fitting method should always be selected according to the material thickness and intended application.

Preparing Holes for Snap Fasteners

Some materials need a clean hole prepared before the snap-fastener components are fitted.

For this type of work, the C. S. Osborne No.223 Revolving Punch Pliers provide six selectable punch sizes for suitable leather, webbing and upholstery materials.

Using a proper leather and upholstery hole punch helps create a cleaner opening than cutting the hole freehand.

Select the appropriate punch size for the fastener and material being used.

Manual Snap Setter or TEP-2 Press?

The Osborne No.230 provides a manual snap-fastener fitting method and is used for repairs, occasional fitting work or workshops that prefer a self-contained hand-operated tool.

For workshops carrying out larger quantities of repetitive fastening work, There is also the TEP-2 Press.

The TEP-2 can be fitted with the 4 Piece Press Stud Die Set to create a bench-mounted press-stud setting system.

This gives upholsterers a choice between a manual snap setter and a dedicated press system depending on the type and volume of work being carried out.

C. S. Osborne Snap Setting Tool for Professional Upholstery

The No.230 is suited to professional upholsterers, furniture repairers, trimmers, leatherworkers and workshop users who regularly work with snap fasteners and removable upholstery fittings.

Its dedicated design makes it a useful press stud fitting tool, snap button setter and upholstery fastening tool for repair and production work.

Browse Status Fabrics' full Press Studs & Rivets range for compatible fasteners, presses, dies, punches and setting equipment.

For additional specialist upholstery equipment, browse Buttoning Parts & Equipment.

C. S. Osborne No.230 manual snap setter for fitting compatible snap fasteners and press studs. The kit includes a flaring tool, stability vice, two-piece die and instructions. Check the fastener size and material compatibility, and follow the supplied fitting instructions.