Members particle Posted April 17, 2008 Members Report Posted April 17, 2008 Has anyone ever made a DIY parts press / clicker? I just had an order for 10 of my rifle rests, which means I have to cut out 80 identical parts of the design, 40 of another smaller piece, and then a bunch of short pieces of nylon webbing. The guy wanted to order 50 rests, but didn't think I could handle that demand. ....Well, he was right! At least, I can't do it in the time he needs them by. I can handle 10. Is it possible to create a home-made clicker? I have access to various metal working tools and materials. What is the surface made of that is on the bottom side of the cutting surface? You have the press on top, the cutting die, the leather, then the bottom surface that needs to be able to withstand the cutting force - what is that surface made of? Quote Eric Adamswww.adamsleatherworks.com | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram
Members Dink Posted April 17, 2008 Members Report Posted April 17, 2008 There are many people who use a normal machine press with the jack for cutting with dies, you just need to add the table and cutting surface. cutting surfaces are available several places, I think I got my last one from Atom, I will look for a You can message me if you need and I will try to find you some numbers. Has anyone ever made a DIY parts press / clicker?I just had an order for 10 of my rifle rests, which means I have to cut out 80 identical parts of the design, 40 of another smaller piece, and then a bunch of short pieces of nylon webbing. The guy wanted to order 50 rests, but didn't think I could handle that demand. ....Well, he was right! At least, I can't do it in the time he needs them by. I can handle 10. Is it possible to create a home-made clicker? I have access to various metal working tools and materials. What is the surface made of that is on the bottom side of the cutting surface? You have the press on top, the cutting die, the leather, then the bottom surface that needs to be able to withstand the cutting force - what is that surface made of? Quote
Members Andy Posted April 17, 2008 Members Report Posted April 17, 2008 Particle, See my post in the Supplier section on a couple of Clickers I just tried. Email me if needed. Andy Quote Andy Langlois Slings: www.andysleather.com My other biz is for sale: http://leathershopforsale.com/
Members SmokinP Posted April 19, 2008 Members Report Posted April 19, 2008 I'm designing/fabbing one here and there. I have drawings in AutoCAD be glad to send you if interested. Basically the design is from information gathered here and using materials available. I could email the drawings as .dwg files if you can read them or can convert them to a different format. The drawings are made for my own use so they need some cleaning up. Drop me an email if you (or anyone else) be interested. Smokin P Ranch email Smokin P Ranch website Quote Smokin P Ranch Website A man is judged by what's between his legs...Always ride a good horse.
Members Duke Posted April 19, 2008 Members Report Posted April 19, 2008 I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SEEING THOSE. MAYBE IN A .PDF FORMAT? FEEL FREE TO EMAIL THEM TO THIS SCREENNAME. THANKS Quote Duke When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~Erma Bombeck
Members TomBanwell Posted April 19, 2008 Members Report Posted April 19, 2008 What is the surface made of that is on the bottom side of the cutting surface? You have the press on top, the cutting die, the leather, then the bottom surface that needs to be able to withstand the cutting force - what is that surface made of? It's a thick piece of plastic. Maybe nylon? Or Delrin? Quote
Members dbarleather Posted April 19, 2008 Members Report Posted April 19, 2008 Particle, I recently purchased a 10 ton hydraulic press. I'm in the process of modifying it to operate as both a press and a clicker. I know that these guys carry the surface you are looking for. http://www.bogle-greenwell.com/bgl_cutting.htm Once I complete my press, I'll post some photos. Daryl Quote http://www.dbarleather.com
Members SmokinP Posted April 19, 2008 Members Report Posted April 19, 2008 Let me get the drawings fixed up a little and I'll get em out to whoever wants them. Then we can get some comments and suggestions. Maybe be the "Leatherworker.net Clicker Press". Quote Smokin P Ranch Website A man is judged by what's between his legs...Always ride a good horse.
Members particle Posted April 23, 2008 Author Members Report Posted April 23, 2008 This thread fell off my "New Posts" radar - I would certainly be interested in seeing you guys' press designs. I sketched something up, but that's as far as I've gotten. Quote Eric Adamswww.adamsleatherworks.com | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram
Members skip Posted April 23, 2008 Members Report Posted April 23, 2008 in the posts last week about pictures of different shops and how they are set up I saw a picture of a clicker that could easily be duplicated if a person has some metal working tools and a welder. the poster's name was Randyc. I also believe that Weaver leather has one like that in their catalog. I hope this helps I too have run into the problem of not being able to cut out a lot of parts for a product I make and am looking for a similar clicker. good luck Quote
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