Help with Hand Press

[MsDragonfly]

Guys,

I just got the red hand press and it's dyes for the jiffy rivets from tandy to help with setting my rivets more consistently. One problem....now instructions!! I don't know what dye goes on the top and what one on the bottom, nor do I know how to adjust the setting depth of the handle and ....well you get the picture. Anyone use this machine and can you help me figure out the proper set-up of it. Maybe a picture tutorial? Thanks in advance for the help.***Lisa

[$$hobby]

Guys,

I just got the red hand press and it's dyes for the jiffy rivets from tandy to help with setting my rivets more consistently. One problem....now instructions!! I don't know what dye goes on the top and what one on the bottom, nor do I know how to adjust the setting depth of the handle and ....well you get the picture. Anyone use this machine and can you help me figure out the proper set-up of it. Maybe a picture tutorial? Thanks in advance for the help.***Lisa

Since you dont say which model you have or you dont have a pic i will have to wing it.

For adjustment, if you look behind the handle where it pivots, there maybe a bolt that the handle stops agains when you press down on the handle. That is the adjustment.

as far as the dies and which goes where, i believe it doesnt matter. it would depend on how you want to apply the snaps. there should be a die to fit the top and a die to fit the bottom. i dont see any problem with setting the snap upside down if needed.

[MsDragonfly]

Since you dont say which model you have or you dont have a pic i will have to wing it.

For adjustment, if you look behind the handle where it pivots, there maybe a bolt that the handle stops agains when you press down on the handle. That is the adjustment.

as far as the dies and which goes where, i believe it doesnt matter. it would depend on how you want to apply the snaps. there should be a die to fit the top and a die to fit the bottom. i dont see any problem with setting the snap upside down if needed.

Yep thats the one I got and I figured it out. Works awesome with the OTB jiffy rivets. Perfect strong hold every time with a flawless appearance. Best machine i got so far. heck on hand setting them anymore. I'll never go back. Thanks***Lisa

[TomBanwell]

I have the same tool, and I love it. I don't think it matters which is up and which is down. I just press it all the way down. No need to adjust the depth.