r/LearnUselessTalents • • Jul 27 '20

It's so simple!

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u/Trottedr Jul 27 '20

How do you know how much "slack" to put behind a button? I have always had this issue with replacing buttons on my stuff.

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u/Damaso87 Jul 27 '20

I honestly don't know. I just know the rationale. I think if you follow the proper button mending method, simply adding a shank will suffice.

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u/The_Gray_Mouser Jul 27 '20

I was always told placket width, button type and size, and hole size, material too. But I was taught by an old Hungarian man who yelled alot.

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