Comments on: The Buttoneer Might Be Handy

by: Bryan Brown

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:41:46 +0000

I’ve got one and it sucks, nuff said

by: Kurt Schwind

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:18:05 +0000

My problem with these one-trick-pony type of tools is that if I bought it and I popped a button, I probably wouldn’t be able to find this. But I know I can find needle and thread fast enough.

I kind of follow the Alton Brown rules for tools (and kitchen stuff). The only 1 trick pony allowed in my shop is a fire extinguisher.

by: Wild Bill

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:57:21 +0000

We had one at home back in the late 60s. Very handy, I need to get one.

by: Justin

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:47:20 +0000

My mom’s had one for years. It works, but puts the button on really tight and stiff — won’t work on anything thicker than a flannel shirt, and it’s pretty snug there.

As for using it while wearing the shirt, I certainly don’t. Those needles are terrifying.

by: l_bilyk

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:39:41 +0000

I think you guys are running out of tools to feature

by: Peter

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:51:21 +0000

What a piece of crap. We had an earlier version of this when I was a kid. Nothing quit as hideous as a slinky 70s style shirt with on button attached with chunks of plastic. Real men get those hammer-together buttons from Duluth Trading…

by: Howard

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:45:24 +0000

This “new” idea is about 30 years old. I used one of these in the 70s. It only had one punch instead of two. Laugh if you want, but the thing worked!

by: PutnamEco

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:47:39 +0000

Hey, that ought to go good with my pocket fisherman and my Ginsu knives.

Then again you could just use a pop rivet.

by: Jim Nutt

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:39:34 +0000

I think the idea here is that it’s quick and can be done whilst wearing the shirt. Whereas sewing a button back on while wearing the shirt can be a challenge at times. I agree that everybody should be able to sew on a button though (and once I sew them on, they NEVER come off again…)

by: Hamilton

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:29:24 +0000

A tool and patented plastic button clip in search of an actual purpose. It’s really just easier, faster, and better to sew the button back on the shirt properly. Besides, basic stitchery is like knot tying in how hideously useful it is after you learn it.