Choosing between 100 brass-plated Chicago screws and 480 sets of double-cap rivets is the key decision in leather hardware, patterns & care. One gives you a defined screw format; the other gives you a broad rivet assortment. Match the hardware type to the project before letting quantity or price decide.
Quick verdict
The listed-price spread is $8.05, but format matters more than the gap. Leather Hardware - LOT Of 100 BRASS PLATED Chicago Screws - 3/8 suits a defined threaded-hardware brief. 480 Sets Rivets for Leather, 4 Colors 3 Sizes Leather Rivets, Double Cap Rivets suits broader leather craft and repair work. If the project already specifies Chicago screws, choose that format. If the brief is open to rivets, the assortment offers more selection.
Comparison at a glance
| Comparison point | 100 Brass-Plated Chicago Screws | 480 Double-Cap Rivet Sets |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | $25.00 | $16.95 |
| Named format | Chicago screws | Double-cap rivets |
| Notable included detail | Threaded hole in center | 3 setting tools |
Where each product wins
- Chicago screws win for a defined hardware specification. The stated 3/8-inch post length and 7/16-inch cap diameter give a project clear measurements to match when a pattern or repair calls for them.
- The rivet set wins for varied leather craft and repair work. Its described applications include belts, leather craft, ornaments, shoes, hats, jeans, and jackets, making it the broader choice when the project is not tied to a threaded screw specification.
Product notes
100 Brass-Plated Chicago Screws
The appeal is focus: brass-plated Chicago screws in the stated 3/8-inch size, with a 7/16-inch cap diameter. Those concrete measurements help when a leather pattern or repair already calls for a specific hardware size. The brass-plated finish gives the project a defined look without asking you to choose among several rivet finishes. The limitation is scope: the stated size and Chicago-screw format are narrower than a mixed rivet assortment, so this is less suitable when several rivet colors and sizes are part of the brief. Choose this lot when the hardware specification is already settled; choose the 480 Sets Double-Cap Rivets when assortment matters more.
480 Sets Double-Cap Rivets
The main reason to choose the rivet kit is breadth: four colors and three sizes provide more finish-and-size combinations than a single defined hardware size. Three setting tools are included, adding useful equipment to the assortment. The limitation is the fastening style: double-cap rivets are not the direct match for a project that specifically calls for Chicago screws. The kit makes sense when color and size selection are central to the job, while the 100 Brass-Plated Chicago Screws make more sense when a brief names a threaded screw format. Pick the rivet set when assortment and the included tools matter more than a narrowly specified fastener.
Final choice by use case
- For a project that explicitly names Chicago screws: choose 100 Brass-Plated Chicago Screws. Its defined format is the direct match for that requirement.
- For belt repair, leather craft, or clothing DIY: choose 480 Sets Double-Cap Rivets. Four colors and three sizes support a selection-led project.
- For an undecided hardware purchase: use the project requirement first, then the price spread. The rivet set is $8.05 lower, while the Chicago-screw lot remains the more focused choice.
