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2 sizes of tabs


5/8" and 1"

5/8" (small) triangle

1" (large) triangle

  • works well on large buttons with a small shank.

    small (5/8 inch) triangle
    small 5/8" tab
    small (5/8 inch) triangle

  • If the button is too small for the white clip, use a thin wire to attach.
  • small (5/8 inch) triangle
    small tab
    small (5/8 inch triangle)
  • This size is useful for buttons with thick, chunky SHANKS.
    large (1 inch) triangle
    large 1" tab
  • Use the large pad when the button has a thick, bulky shank, such as Bakelite or Celluloid. Use wire to mount these buttons.
  • A small-SHANK button works well with a clip on 1" triangle. The button should be larger than 1" to cover the triangle (so the tab will not show from the front.)
  • The pad is flexible to some extent, but if the shank is too thick/chunky, you may want to enlarge the hole a hole punch.


    National Button Society official measure

  • small triangle (left) is placed in a 3/4"circle.
  • Large (center) is placed in a 1 1/4" circle.

  • The PIN comes in 1" size only.
    1-inch PIN with, beaded. 1-inch PIN with, beaded.
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