Performore Silver Aluminum Screw Posts 1 1/4 Inch vs Performore Brass Plated Chicago Screw Posts

Both are Performore binding posts with the same screw-and-post design, so the real split is finish and quantity. The 50-pack of silver aluminum posts is the practical pick for scrapbooks, swatch books and menus, where you want a neutral look and spares on hand. The 20-pack of brass-plated posts suits leather repair and projects where a gold tone is part of the look. Owners of this style of post like the tool-free assembly and easy re-editing; the common complaints are posts loosening with heavy handling and threads that can strip if over-tightened.

• Choose the 50-pack silver aluminum posts if you bind paper, photos or swatches and want a neutral finish with plenty of spares for growing projects.
• Choose the 20-pack brass-plated posts if you are repairing leather goods or want a gold tone that reads as a design detail.