Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Learn how to install a spring purse frame in a leather project and choose the correct rivet for assembly. Chuck Dorsett demonstrates how to measure for the frame, position the hinges and install the frame in a leather clutch.

See how to set snapper rivets, snapper rivets with rings and tubular rivets when installing spring frames. This tutorial covers the tools and techniques for adding spring frames to leather purses, bags, pouches and clutches.

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Products Featured:
• Illusion Leather weaverleathersupply.com/products/illusion-leather
• Spring/Facile Frames weaverleathersupply.com/collections/purse-frames
• Snapper Rivet Ring weaverleathersupply.com/products/a-303
• Snapper Rivet weaverleathersupply.com/products/a-341
• Guide Pin weaverleathersupply.com/products/a-271
• Peening Tool weaverleathersupply.com/products/t-125

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:36 Spring Frame and Rivet Options
2:18 Measuring and Fitting the Spring Frame
2:50 Positioning the Spring Frame Hinges
3:30 Setting Snapper Rivets
4:08 Setting Tubular Rivets
5:20 Final Thoughts