Scholastica Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Dear brethren, I have recently purchased the Tandy Hand Press and the dies for line 20 snaps. I was so excited to buy this piece of equiptment but on testing I have found the snaps aren't setting properly and are really loose. I'm using the Tandy snaps and 1.6-2mm leather. Any advice I would be grateful for. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishful Report post Posted May 15, 2015 I have to confess that I don't know the metric conversion but if the leather is too thin you will have a problem. Some folks will shorten the post or add a small leather 'washer' to the post side. There are several other posts that can provide more details if search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scholastica Report post Posted May 19, 2015 I have discover the problem is actually my own strength! I'm really glad that it's not the machine. I am getting an extention added to the handle to help me with this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightingale Report post Posted May 21, 2015 I can attest to this, Scholastica, as I went through the same thing this week on 3oz leather. Thought I was doomed until I put it back in the die and pressed a bit harder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scholastica Report post Posted May 21, 2015 Lightingale: I love your LotR themed products! I totally geeked over them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capsterdog Report post Posted May 21, 2015 I have the same hand press, and it does require some force but it does work well. Takes a little practice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tnewberry Report post Posted December 1, 2015 Are you guys familiar with other brands of dies (i.e. cheaper) that fit the Tandy Hand Press? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
