ArcNascency 130 Sets Bronze Chicago Screws Leather Rivets Kit, 7 Sizes for Belts, Bookbinding, DIY Leather Review (2026)

Who this Chicago screw kit is for

Chicago screws are the standard fastener for adjustable, removable joints in leathercraft, used on wallet tabs, bag handles, belt folds, holsters, sheaths, and layered strap work where you want a secure joint that can still be taken apart later with a screwdriver. This kit's bronze finish leans toward rustic, vintage, or Western-style projects rather than a bright modern silver or gold look, so it is worth checking that the tone matches other hardware on the piece before buying. Anyone assembling projects with varying leather thickness across a single build, like a wallet with both single and multi-layer sections, benefits most from a kit with several post lengths rather than one fixed size.

What is in the kit

The set includes 130 sets of Chicago screws across seven sizes, covering a range of post diameters and lengths so different leather stack thicknesses can be matched without buying multiple separate kits. The screws combine a flat slot and a cross, or Phillips, drive on the head, which means they can be tightened with either a flathead or Phillips screwdriver, a small but useful compatibility detail if you do not own a dedicated Chicago screw tool. Everything ships sorted by size in a clear, reinforced storage box, which keeps the many small pieces organized rather than loose in a bag.

Fitting screws to a project

Using a Chicago screw means matching the post length to the total thickness of the leather layers being joined, with a little extra length so the cap can be tightened flush without a gap. Because this kit spans seven sizes, most single or double layer leather joints, from a thin wallet tab to a thicker layered strap, should find a matching post length in the box without needing to trim or shim. Assembly is simple: thread the screw side through the leather and turn the cap side on by hand, then snug it with a screwdriver, no special tools beyond a flat or Phillips driver required.

How it compares with other Chicago screw kits

Against the Glarks 110 set kit, which includes a punch and screwdriver and ranks higher in this site's own guide, ArcNascency trades those bundled tools for more total sets and sizes in bronze, a finish Glarks does not emphasize the same way. Compared with simpler kits like the basic 10 pack solid brass Chicago screws, this kit's seven sizes give far more flexibility across different project thicknesses, at the cost of being a newer brand without decades of plating durability data behind it. For projects that will see heavy handling, established brands with a longer track record may hold their finish better over years of use.

Verdict

Choose this kit if you want a wide range of post sizes in a bronze finish for rustic or vintage-styled leather projects, and like having a large kit on hand so a new project rarely needs a fastener run to the store. The dual slot heads and sorted storage box also make it a convenient option if you are already equipped with a basic screwdriver and just need the hardware itself. Choose a kit that bundles a punch and setting tool, like the Glarks 110 set, instead if you are starting from scratch and need the extra tools along with the screws, or if you prefer a brand with a longer track record on plating durability.

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