Some Recent Work

[Denster]

I've used Tippmann for 99% of the dies. I've also used Texas Custom and Pro Rodeo Originals. Tippmann and Pro Rodeo have really good prices and usually very quick turn around.

Thanks again for the info. I guess I'll go with Tippmann. If you are satisfied with them I'm sure I will be.

[dickf]

Can I get a link, photo, or PM with the info about this press?

Thanks!

[K-Man]

dickf:

The main press is the Weaver bench top press, the Heritage Hydraulic Bench Press. I did some modifications/additions to it in order to use it as both a press and a clicker. The standard plates are 1/2 inch. I welded a second 1/2 inch plate to the bottom plate. I swapped out the standard 6-ton jack with a 12-ton air-over-hydraulic jack that I got from Harbor Freight. The press is rated for a 12-ton capacity.

When using it as a press, between the steel plates I add one-inch gum rubber top and bottom for pressing, and use the hydraulic portion of the jack to press the mold/leather.

When using it as a clicker, I place 1/2-inch cutting board on top of the bottom steel plate. I use the air portion of the jack to click out the pattern.

All total, the set up cost approximately $500 for the parts/shipping. I'll try and get a couple of pictures posted tomorrow.

denster: The quality and durability of the Tippmann dies is excellent. I've had some of the dies for nearly 10 years. I've clicked out approximately 4500 holsters with one die in particular and it's just now getting to the point where the edge really needs to be sharpened. I would estimate that I've gotten some 50-60 dies from them.