Abstract: There is provided an improved hardware fixture of the type known as a snap and including a unitary body with a hook for supporting tension force applied to the snap, a connector for connecting the body to an external force supporting element and an intermediate force transmitting portion between the hook and connector. The improvement comprises forming the body from two, generally flat sheet metal blanks which are secured together in face-to-face relationship with the hook of the snap including two separate, generally flat sheet metal portions of the blanks.

Abstract: A center column press is provided for use in automobile related applications. The press includes a center column mounted on a base with a vertically extending center wall interconnecting two opposed, vertically extending side walls to define at least one vertically extending channel on each side of the center wall. Press means are mounted within one of the channels and include a moveable ram adapted to travel in a vertical direction to effect a pressing operation. An adjustable work table is adjustably mounted in said one channel between the press means and the base and may include an adjustable, self-storing leveling bar. A nesting block is pivotably mounted within said one channel between said press means and said work table. Storage means are provided within said other channel for press tooling.