Removing the Chicago Screws in the Belts (in order to change the buckle)[AI Compatible]Updated 10 days ago

We use Chicago screw in all of our belts.  On occasion, the need arises to change out the belt buckle which can be done with little effort. Because Chicago screws can come undone we do use Loctite to secure them.  

To remove the screws all you need is a screwdriver (that fits snuggly into position). You just loosen the screw from the post, remove the post from the leather being careful not to drop it, and then swap out the buckle. Then you merely re-install the post into the leather, place the screw into the post and snug up.

If you are worried about them becoming loose just brush some clear nail polish on the threads before installing as this acts as a low-level Loctite preventing the screws from working loose but not being so strong as to prevent them from being removed again.

If the Screws Won't Come Loose

Occasionally the screws will not come loose because the back side of the screw spins and won't grip the leather. If this happens, use one of the below methods to loosen the screws:

1. Rubber Glove
   Place a rubber glove on the hand you will use to remove the screw. Press your rubber covered finger on the backside of the screw firmly while turning the screw with the screwdriver. This almost always breaks the screw loose easily.
   
   
2. Scotch Tape
   You can take a piece of scotch tape and place it across the width of the belt over the smooth screw post. Then while pushing on the backside of the screw (now covered with the tape) turn the screw with the screwdriver. The tape will hold the screw post allowing it to break loose.

Heat applied from a blow-dryer, heat gun or soldering iron can also help crack the seal on the Loctite but care should be taken with this method.  

Now, in the rare event, you can't get the screws loose using one of the above methods, contact us and we will help you out.