Need Advice On How To Fix A Bent Button Shank

[Cumpston1862]

Gents-

Does anyone know of a method to straighten a bent shank on a CW period button without damaging it?

Any guidance would be appreciated.

[JimKindred]

Re: Need Advice On How To Fix A Bent Button Shank

If it is an original the best thing to do is to leave it alone.

[semovoskij]

Re: Need Advice On How To Fix A Bent Button Shank

Jim,
that is indeed the best advice.

[Cumpston1862]

Re: Need Advice On How To Fix A Bent Button Shank

Jim and Joshua-

That was my first thought as well...to leave it. Just thought I would check and get a second opinion or fix on the matter.

Thanks!

[Jimmayo]

Re: Need Advice On How To Fix A Bent Button Shank

I concur. Straightening the hook may pull the back off of the button or break the hook off. What kind of button is it?

[Cumpston1862]

Re: Need Advice On How To Fix A Bent Button Shank

Jim-

I have (2) Federal general service eagle cuff buttons I believe to be 15.5 or 16mm. The shanks of both of them are bent to about a 45 degree angle.

[semovoskij]

Re: Need Advice On How To Fix A Bent Button Shank

Could you post some pictures?

[Cumpston1862]

Re: Need Advice On How To Fix A Bent Button Shank

Gents-

Here is a picture of the two bent button shanks. It was difficult to get a picture showing the shanks and the amount of bend they really have on them. In the picture they don't seem that bad but the bends are there...I swear :)

[JimKindred]

Re: Need Advice On How To Fix A Bent Button Shank

Well, if they aren't broke you can always fix them until they are.