Why we use Chicago Screws on our belts. How to remove tight Chicago Screws & how to secure them.

Brian explains why we use Chicago Screws instead of snaps on our Hanks Belts. Also, if your Chicago screws are on tight and won't come loose a trick on how to loosen them easily with no special tools. Want to secure them so they won't come loose? We cover that also!
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Why We Use Screws and Not Snaps
1:21 - Using Tape To Remove Stubborn Screws

[@michaelwroman]

Bought a crazy horse belt and just changed out the buckle thanks to this video. The scotch tape trick really works! Best belt I’ve owned since the 1970’s!

[@HanksBelts]

Thanks so much! So glad you like it :)

[@richjoy71]

Got two of the Hanks belts for concealed carry. Awesome belts for every day wear

[@HanksBelts]

So glad you like them and thanks for sharing!

[@BretWrightSTUFF]

Terrific belts, I own two and purchased two for my sons for work

[@HanksBelts]

Thanks so much!

[@henrys3138]

Hello, I don't own any of your products, but I wanted to thank you for the Chicago screw removal tip. I have a leather strop for shaving and I want to clean the linen side, but I've been driving myself insane trying to get the Chicago screws off. I'll consider your products in the future, thanks!

[@HanksBelts]

So glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know :)

[@mikeyjrox]

This was very helpful thank you

[@HanksBelts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ulysses_Shoots]

Awesome video! Helps a lot!!

[@HanksBelts]

Glad it helped!

[@josheyrooney]

Excellent!! Thank you

[@parasmehrani6184]

Thanks for helping!!

[@HanksBelts]

Happy to help!

[@ant123_2]

that worked so good thanks!

[@HanksBelts]

That's great ! Thanks for letting me know.

[@PaulJHowe]

Star tool used by me was a T10 X 50mm. It worked for me on the same model belt.Very easy with the tape. I left the tape on as I slipped on the new belt loop. Then re-tightened without removing the female half.

[@HanksBelts]

Thanks for the tips and info!

[@Bassman2353]

Two Esquires, one Canyon and one Tuscan so far. The Bison Belt is on my radar. Nothing like 'em.

[@HanksBelts]

You got great taste! The best of our line. Thanks so much!

[@bud30096]

Great belts!

[@HanksBelts]

Thank you!!!

[@kristopherkoehler8980]

That tape trick! I didn’t think of that when I was changing my buckle!

[@HanksBelts]

Glad it helped! Thanks!

[@davidcook1974]

Did tape trick, prove successful? I’m still looking for a way, to break loose the Chicago Screw🤷🏼‍♂️

[@kristopherkoehler8980]

@@davidcook1974 Haven’t had to try it yet but physics tells me it will work.

[@davidcook1974]

10/4 Thank you

[@adrianayala3692]

@@kristopherkoehler8980 it has not worked

[@jeremiah8772]

Been looking at the gunner 1.5 just haven’t pulled the trigger yet, looks like real quality belts.

[@HanksBelts]

It's the perfect all arund belt!

[@texasbtc]

Don't remember how I found y'all but I won't buy a belt anywhere else. I can't wait to get that Wyoming Bison Belt!

[@HanksBelts]

Thanks so much. You will love the Wyoming it is a really nice belt

[@Kevsadone]

It worked!

[@HanksBelts]

So glad it helped!

[@83jwallen]

I've had mine for about 6 months and still looks new.

[@HanksBelts]

That's great! Thanks so much!

[@vanleonard9663]

My “Woodstock” just came in the mail today 😃

[@HanksBelts]

Great! That's a cool belt. Thanks so much.

[@jeffnettleton4735]

Great belts I own 2 of them and a wallet!

[@HanksBelts]

Thanks so much!

[@markmurphy854]

I too had a VERY difficult time removing the bolt. Scroll down to Ralph Garza's post and my reply there to find what measures I took that worked.

[@davidcook1974]

Ok tried the tip with tape on smooth side, of the Chicago Screw. Did not work! Now, what other options? To be fair, it is not a hank belt. It came from Crossbreed Holster. Nonetheless, it is constructed with Chicago Screws Please help!

[@HanksBelts]

Hey David. I am not sure on other brands. They may LocTite them from the factory which we do not do because of this. Maybe contact them directly and see if they have any suggestions. Thanks for checking!

[@davidcook1974]

@@HanksBelts Thank you on this insight! I’m taking in to a leather shop having it switched over to snaps. If that can be done. Thanks Again!

[@robcanaryondrums]

A true solid leather belt

[@HanksBelts]

Thank you!

[@JohnnyTaxonomy]

Which size screws are needed for the “gunner” 1.5” belts, 1/4” or 3/8”?

[@HanksBelts]

You would want the 3/8" for the gunner

[@JohnnyTaxonomy]

Well I appreciate the quick response, but your description under each of the sizes is vague and frankly misleading in regard to the CCW/gun belts/gunner, etc. I just placed an order about three hours ago for the quarter inch size because that’s what I figured would work based on the information provided. Very frustrating.

[@HanksBelts]

@JohnnyTaxonomy sorry you had trouble with this. Under each belt is a tab that says Specs. The screw length is listed there. Let me know your order number and I'll see if I can catch it or email [e-mail] and they will help you out.

[@donnycrouter3334]

Does this work for leather keychain as well

[@HanksBelts]

The keychain is revited together and does not use screws.

[@madrooster7]

Think I got a belt that had been loctited or something, I tried the tape trick and it didn't work. Nervous about using pliers or something and making a huge scratch.

[@HanksBelts]

So rare that tape doesn't do the trick. Make sure to place it across the width of the belt and press it down firmly on the head. Duct tape works the best. If you still have issues email [e-mail] and they will help you out further. Thanks!

[@TJleg925]

Tape doesn't work

[@donnakurz3657]

Scotch tape did not work at all

[@ericluchon5401]

I have two belts. Both are Hanks. I love them and will never buy anything else.

[@HanksBelts]

Thank you!

[@comradehogan7636]

Still doesn't work

[@comradehogan7636]

Too fucking tight

[@HanksBelts]

So sorry just noticed your comments. Did you get these loosened?

[@ralphgarza952]

That tape idea did not work, not even after I used Duct tape.

[@HanksBelts]

That's very rare. If it's one of our belts shoot an email off to [e-mail] and someone can help you right out.

[@markmurphy854]

I don't know if you are still looking for a solution but I found one. I too was having the same problem and had tried all the methods listed above and more including using a hammer-drill. I super glued an aluminum block 0.25x1x1 inch to the top of the screw Aluminum was just what I had handy. I also had to roughen up the gluing surface of the aluminum with a file to get a better adhesion... for the second try. Let it dry for an hour. I then had a surface that I could hold onto while I used a screwdriver to loosen the other side. It was still ridiculously tight. I then removed the super glue by submerging the bolt and Al block in acetone/fingernail polish remover for a couple hours. The other bolt on the buckle came off with no problem so I didn't have locktite or any other chemical adhesive. Good luck.

[@edcunningham899]

Weaver leather sells Chicago screw pliers they work great

[@wg99er]

Use a coarse file on the side without the screwhead to get a good grip in order to get them very tight.

[@HanksBelts]

Thanks for sharing! Good idea.