Whether metal or plastic, zippers have changed the way we dress or store things. The zipper was invented in the mid-1800s, and has since been improved to have a closure almost as perfect as today’s.The almost is certainly not by chance. Although very useful, zippers can get stuck frequently , or they can lose “teeth”, making it difficult to close.There are many reasons why a zipper stops working and for each of them, below, we suggest a solution.
Zipper off the tracks
Hold the zipper tracks firmly with pliers, and at the same time open the side with a flat-head screwdriver.
The opening you need to create must be small, just enough to fit the knocked out tooth back in.
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