Best 1.25 inch Chicago screws

Top pick: Performore 25 mm (1 1/4") brass-plated Chicago screw posts, 50-pack. They're the closest thing to a true 1.25" post in a generous count, brass-plated for a warm finish, and sized for scrapbooks, photo albums, menus and leather repair — the everyday job most people buy these for.

Who the others suit:

• Performore 20-pack (same 25 mm posts): if you only need a handful and don't want spares sitting around.
• Fastener Line 1-1/4" aluminum screw posts with screws: if you want a machined 8-32 thread and a precise 0.200" post diameter for a cleaner, more industrial look.
• Foards 0.25 x 1.25 zinc binding post: if you're matching an existing zinc/steel fitting or buying a single replacement.

Note: 1.25" is usually sold as 25 mm, so check the stated length rather than the label. The shorter Lineco, Stable and plastic posts are album/lampshade sizes, not 1.25".