Which Press To Buy?

[RoosterShooter]

Right now I'm looking into a shop press for molding holsters. Later on down the line I may want to double it for use as a clicker.

Any suggestions on where to start? I already have my rubber, but nothing else!

Thanks for the help, in advance.

Edited November 5, 2012 by RoosterShooter

[Art]

Texas Custom Dies, talk to Heather, makes a clicker press that can also be used as a shop press.

Art

[RoosterShooter]

That's a nice press, but I don't see paying $450 + shipping.

I have a vocational background in welding, metal fabrication, and machine work, and have a welder and tools required to convert a press. However, I've seen where people have used standard Harbor Freight presses to do what needs to be done.

In other words ... I'd like a supplies list, and I can do all of the legwork, metal fab, and welding myself.

Basically, I just want to buy a press and turn it into a press / clicker.

Thanks.

Edited November 5, 2012 by RoosterShooter

[Art]

Go to a Harbor Freight store and measure one up. But if you wait till the sale comes around again, there may be 20% off.

Art

[King's X]

Check out my blog. I posted pictures of the one that I built for my use. A converted Harbor Freight model.

[RoosterShooter]

I just checked and the Harbor Freight press is on Backorder until the middle of December!

Anywhere else I might find one?

[mikesmith648]

I should have kept mine and then I would have one............Have you tried Northern Tool?

[RoosterShooter]

Northern Tool is on backorder as well.

[Art]

Call your nearest store, they may have a floor model. Also wait for Black Friday, they always have great sales.

Art

[RoosterShooter]

I may just wait. My nearest store is 1 hour and 15 minutes away, and it's right in the middle of a major metro area. I can't justify $30 in gas when they offer $6.99 shipping. I'll just wait and see when they come back in stock.