KAM Hand Snap Press

Snap Press

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New to Snapping?

If you have never used a snap press before, please read our FAQS section before purchasing. In addition to the snap press, you will need to purchase dies and snaps in order to begin snapping. This page is for the press only. If you are new to snapping, we recommend you add the Plastic Snap Kit and/or the Metal Snap Kit at a discounted price for the dies and snaps that you need to get started.

Our KAM presses, dies, and snaps are meant to be used together. We cannot guarantee compatibility if you are using a non-KAM brand for any of those components.

The presses do not come with an instruction manual, but you can find both written and video tutorials here.

Not sure which model to get?

Generally speaking, we recommend the DK-98 because it is a heavier duty model. However, both models will do an equally professional job of applying snaps. Dies are specific to each model, so you must always specify which model you have when purchasing dies. Here are some of the differences between the DK-98 and DK-93:

DK-98

- Heavier duty, weighs approx 20 lbs.

- Considered the "professional" model.

- Curved handle makes it slightly easier on the arm.

- Uses smooth shank dies.

- Approx 2-3/4" clearance for your project from the die base to the body of the press, sufficient for most projects.

DK-93

- Weighs approx 13 lbs. Lighter weight makes shipping internationally more cost-efficient.

- Straight handle, longer body.

- Uses screw-in dies.

- Provides a greater clearance from the die base to the body of the press than the DK-98, so can accomodate larger projects.

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Presses & Dies

Presses and dies may have traces of oil, dust, paint, etc from the manufacturing process. This is how they come to us, and we have no control over it. This will not affect their functionality. We recommend you wipe the press and dies down prior to use and attach a few snaps on discard fabric to clean the dies out. Due to their heavy weight, presses may also have minor paint scratches, knicks or other superficial "wounds" caused during shipping.

Shipping

Most snap presses are shipped using USPS flat-rate boxes, in order to provide you with the best value. This provides a savings of up to 75% off weight-based shipping. However, because the presses are so heavy and must fit within the USPS-provided flat-rate boxes, there is a limit on how much packaging material we can use. As such, your package may arrive somewhat damaged superficially. The actual press, dies, and snaps themselves, minus any plastic bags or boxes that hold them, are insured against damage.

If you would prefer not to utilize the USPS flat-rate priority shipping boxes, you may upgrade shipping to regular USPS priority mail based on weight. Please send us an email requesting this, along with your shipping address, so that we may manually invoice you for the additional shipping charges.

A signature may be required upon delivery of snap presses.

Customer Reviews

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Kozzy Bottoms

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06/09/2010

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We have a snap press and its so perfect for all the products we well in our store. Its great for our hair accessories and to make everything adjustable!

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Laureen Anderson

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05/16/2010

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Totally in love with my snap press (DK-98). There is no way I could live with out it. I put snaps on EVERYTHING now. Using the press, especially repeatedly can be a lot of work. I have Arthritis and Fibromyalgia so I've got weak wrists. I've turned mine into a foot press, and even painted the press to match the fabric I used to cover the stool and pedal :D It has a permanent place in my sewing room. My boyfriend even likes using it :D

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Erica

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05/16/2010

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I have owned the DK-98 press for about a year. This press works flawlessly giving my mama cloth a tidy appearance. My only wish for this press is that it would not require using an allen wrench to change dies. A thumb screw would be much more convenient.

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Kimberly

Date:

05/04/2010

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I use the snap press (DK 98) mostly for diapers, But I have used it for many other things as well such as replacement snaps, soother holders, sleepers etc. I recently tried the metal snaps. I have to say that I am so excited to have this machine! I have tried others and they just do not compare. I find this so easy to use that I haven't lost interest-it is still a "toy". I have owned this since the summer of 2009. My kidsand husband have even used it and it didn't break. WOW- must be strong! I really believe that this machine is very much worth buying as it uses excellent quality snaps, you can use many different sizes,shapes and colors and their are either plastic or metal snaps-both very durable.I wash my diapers in hot water and dry on hot temperature and the snaps do not come off fade, crack,or even scratch.It is simple to change the shanks and if you accidentally put a snap peice in crooked, the machine is not picky,the peice will move into place. It is so easy and fun!

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Mamie Voss

Date:

05/04/2010

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I am completely in LOVE with my snap press. So so simple to use, even my 10 year old son helps me apply snaps and actually ASKS if he can help. It's fun for him! For years I was applying snaps first with a hammer and wooden spool, then with pliers bought from Joanns. WASTE of money. This snap press pays for itself just by skipping the headache that comes along with applying snaps. If you buy this press, you will soon find yourself putting snaps on EVERYTHING! Plus you get great customer service and prices right here on KAMsnaps.com. A+++

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miss_galvan03

Date:

05/03/2010

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I love my snap press! I can snap diapers so fast!

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Carla Finley

Date:

05/03/2010

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I don't know how I got along without this snap press for as long as I have. It's wonderful and so easy to use. I'm going to get the Metal kit soon. Love it!

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Saebbe

Date:

05/03/2010

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I purchased this snap press about 3 months ago and couldn't be happier. It places the snaps perfectly the first time. The only errors I've ever had have been user errors :blush: Love it and love KamSnaps

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Melanie Rodes

Date:

05/03/2010

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I absolutely love my DK93 snap press. I do NOT know how I survived without it! Makes diaper making SOOooo much easier.

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Kassi Sikes - PLUMP Diapers

Date:

05/03/2010

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I LOVE my press. It takes a little getting used to, but I never have issues with the snaps not snapping, like they do sometimes when using pliers. I 100% recommend everyone buy a press over pliers.

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Allison Reagan

Date:

05/03/2010

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I love my snap press! It is so easy to use and does a great job every time. I am so glad I bought one it has made diaper making so much easier!

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Hien Mai

Date:

05/03/2010

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I own a Kam snap press model DK-93. It works great. One thing that I wish Kam would consider to improve with the snap press is the handle. The handle is little rough, the metal is not even round. I wish the handle has a soft cover layer so my hands won't hurt as much.

Thanks for reading my comment.
Hien

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05/03/2010

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DK-93 has been going strong for almost 3 years. It has snapped 1000's of snaps. Once in a while the lower die is tricky to get out.

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Paige Rambow-VanLaningham

Date:

05/02/2010

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After struggling for years I ordered the 98 press. I LOVE IT!! I couldn't be happier with my decision. The ease of applying the snaps and the peace in knowing they are going to stay put is wonderful. I have many patterns where snaps are called for and decided I would just use velcro (NOT my favorite choice in certain circumstances) until I found Kamsnaps press. I am looking forward to purchasing the plastic snaps and dies. My only recommendation (poor eyesight here) would be to code the coordinating dies to be easier to place. Now I have them in bags to help with the coordination of dies and snap segments. Thanks so much. I am so glad I found your site!

** I forgot to add on my review of the 98 press that it came in RED!!! That really made me happy : -)) and that I can make snaps stay on
thick material with the long prongs. Thanks so much! I could not be happier with my choice to purchase.

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Heather Robuck

Date:

05/02/2010

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I love my snap press, very sturdy and it's been going strong during my entire business!

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Adrienne

Date:

05/02/2010

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I am an owner of the DK-93 and I love this press! It is very easy to use and interchange dies. The bottom of the press is constructed so that it can be mounted. Those with "handy-man" skills can easily convert this to a foot press which makes using the DK-93 even easier. I would highly recommend this press.

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Wendy

Date:

04/30/2010

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I ordered the Kam Press DK98 about 9 months ago to make cloth diapers with snaps. I was making them with velcro/aplix but didn't like the extra work and the hassle of keeping the aplix from getting stuck to other items when washing the diapers. I received the press quickly and in great condition. I loved the free snaps that came along with it. It was enough to get me started and gave me an idea of what I would like/not like before I invested in different types of snaps. It didn't take long for me to venture out and use the press to add snaps to other items. I found the dies easy to switch out and use. I did label the baggies with the snap size as I found it hard to figure out what size snaps the dies went to without getting a socket or stud out to fit onto it to see what size the die was. The warning to not press your fingers seemed silly to me, but trust me, you can get a finger in the way if you don't pay careful attention and pinch your finger. It hurts!!! I didn't anchor my press since I like to put it up on a shelf when I'm not using it. I find it very sturdy freestanding and a base or permanently anchored unnecessary. It is quite heavy, which lends itself to the stability of the press when in use. The clearance between the two dies is great for making sure your work is lined up and out of the way.

I absolutely love having the press. It has made my sewing life much easier. I've used it to add snaps to several tote bag, countless diapers, a wallet, a prefold diaper, and a purse. I have many other sewing plans for my press.

I know of some people who have rented out their press, so if you are worried about cost/use consider letting others know you own a press and renting it out when not in use. I am part of a natural mommies group and I love sharing my press with other mommies who are sewing diapers and want to go the snap route.

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Kozzy Bottoms

Date:

04/28/2010

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I have to admit I bought my press second hand without any directions and it seemed very confusing but once I got my hands on it I LOVE adding snaps to anything!

The press makes it so easy and its so easy to use. Would recommend it to anyone who loves to craft or just to have. You never know when you need to replace a button or something just pops out at you and screams "snap me!"

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Samantha Levesque

Date:

04/25/2010

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I have been using the DK-93 snap press for the last two months and it has been great. It is very easy to use. Shipping was amazingly fast. Just over 1 week shipping to Canada.

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Julie and Carl Larsen

Date:

04/25/2010

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We just love your snap press. It makes putting snaps on diapers a cinch! We have been using the press since February and it works great! We got the "blue" special colored one and we really like it. Thank you so much for a great product!

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Janis Christensen

Date:

04/24/2010

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I have the DK 98 and absolutely love it! I haven't had any problem with snaps being misaligned or shifting and they don't pull off the fabric. Thanks for the good product! I love the plastic snaps, too! Great colors!

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piper's closet

Date:

04/18/2010

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we love our snap press, works like a charm , easy to use , i do put mine on the floor so i can get better leverage. simple but wonderful and just for reference we have been using our for over a year with no problems or wear.

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Melanie Rodes

Date:

04/18/2010

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I have this snap press for plastic snaps & have found it amazingly easy to use. It is wonderful.

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Krystal Windham

Date:

04/18/2010

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I just LOVE my press. It has made my diaper making so much faster and way more efficient. Thanks.

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Krystal Bagley

Date:

04/17/2010

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I love my DK-98 snap press! I make cloth diapers, among other things, and it gets a TON of use. I've never had any issues with it, and it's super easy to use. I've used other peoples' pliers and I much prefer my press.

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Karline

Date:

03/29/2010

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the press is easy onthe hands but I do not like haveing to change dies all the time.

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Amy

Date:

03/21/2010

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I purchased the DK-98 at the end of July 2009. Shipping was extremely fast. Assembly of the press was a breeze. I should have been less excited and wiped down the press and the dies better before putting it all together and using it.

Personally I found there an adjustment period for the press. The new press for me was very difficult to get to press the snaps right, no matter how I adjusted it. The only thing I have found to help this is TIME to break it in. Even sitting on the press handle would not get a good press early on.

I grew frustrated with the press and out of a crafting spell, so let it sit for awhile (craft items get time outs too) Recently I have gone back to my crafts, as well as some new ones.

When I started using the press again I found I had to pound down on the handle about 10 times to get a good press. This has really helped to break in the press. I am now down to 3 pounds per snap, and I think that is more for precaution and habit than necessity.

The breaking in time period is frustrating, but once the press is broken in it is a dream. So much easier than sewing on buttons and button holes, and faster too.

I honestly considered selling this press shortly after I got it. I had gotten it to make my life easier and early on only found frustration with it and destroyed projects. My reward for not giving up on this item has really done what I originally wanted it to. I can't even imagine the money I have saved making items myself including my press, as well as the compliments I have gotten on the items the snaps are included on.

Last side comment, an awl is needed with this item. I wish it was included in the package.

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tandi

Date:

03/18/2010

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I have had my press for about 3 weeks now and its great. It is soooo much faster than the pliers I had before. No making sure the pieces are lined up or worrying you are going to smash the cap. Just pop the pointy cap through, press the socket or stud onto the press, and push down the lever. Boom! youre done. Its great. Great quality, craftsmanship and comes with everything you need to snap it up. I have even added snaps to the hem of my 6 year olds pants to make tem shorter without throwing a new hem in them! Great for cloth diapers and those annoying mens boxers that didnt come with a button.

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monique

Date:

03/18/2010

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works great. easy to use. would be nice to have a manual for maintanance of press. (KAMsnaps: Press instructions, maintenance, and trouble-shooting tips are available under the Tutorials link.)

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Tandra

Date:

03/15/2010

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I purchased the DK-98 professional model and love it! I also have the pliers, but have not tried any other snap presses.
I've mainly used my press to do snap conversions on cloth diapers.
The snap press is heavy (as indicated in the product description), but still managable. It is harder to press down to apply the snap than I thought, but I prefer it over my pliers. It is very easy to get the fabric and snaps lined up, and never have a crooked snap. I love that there's a little more clearance with the press than the pliers.
At first, I was annoyed to need to change out the dies to switch between the cap and socket (unnecessary with the pliers). It is very simple though and just takes a second.
I've been using it pretty regularily for half a year or so and it still works perfectly.
All in all, I really like the snap press, and prefer it over the pliers.

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Christina Medei

Date:

03/15/2010

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I make cloth diapers and have been using the pliers for awhile. Although they do the job I frequently would crack studs and often had issues with snaps just not "smashing" evenly. Well I decided it was time to invest in a k-98 press and OMG!!! The best investment I've made in regards to my diapering business! For starters it very simple to put together and the video & photo tutorials explain everything. I tested out my first snap and was in total awe! What a difference from the pliers! Again they do the job but if you want a professional looking snap this press is the way to go! It is as easy as it looks. I have no problem at all with giving enough pressure on the handle and I just have "mommy" baby carrying muscles. It is a very heavy piece of equipment and by all appearances is going to last well past my life time. The dies are very easy to put in and out too. Perfection when it comes to diapering snaps!!! Oh and I use the size 20 snaps and dies. Don't think about it for months like I did, just get it!

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Winter

Date:

03/14/2010

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I bought a Kam DK-98 professional press and I am so glad I did! I love how easy it is to efficiently set my snaps into all of my projects! The press has easy to change dies, and sets the snaps perfecty! It took a bit of breaking in, but after setting about 100 snaps, it has gotten really easy to use. I use it for my business and also for all the great projects around the house, too! I would highly reccommend it to anyone for all their snapping needs!

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Heidi

Date:

03/14/2010

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I love my snap press. I have the DK-98 and use it for lots of different things. I have used it to make cloth diapers, onsies, pacifier holders, shirts, dresses, stuffed animal collars, etc. I have even used it to apply a snap to a pair of my husbands boxers that just wouldn't stay closed ;) Definitely worth every penny! The only down fall is the bulk of it. It is a bit heavy and takes some strength/energy if you are doing a lot of snaps but nothing too bad. I would definitely recommend the press if you like to create!

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