RoyalLeatherDesigns Report post Posted September 5, 2013 I am a little confused I am fixing to purchase a press but there are so many of them and different setting dies and I don't know if they are interchangeable between other presses like the setters that they sell at Tandy will they fit other presses or are they made just for the little wonder. I seen the little wonder on Tandy, it seems like it's well made but the dies are really expensive, If I purchase the press and all dies it totals out to over 1500 that is way too much I have no problem buying it if I know that I am going to use it all but I don't think I will. What do you guys think about buying a harbor freight tools arbor press and several dies from knifekit.com and making a mod to press to make it work. I know I will definitely be using line 20, line 24 and rapid rivet as well as double cap rivets, does a regular line 24 setter work for pull the dot snaps. Do you guys know of a press that is more versatile and where the dies are not that expensive. I would love a foot press but the cheapest one I seen was 995 all I am going to be doing is setting snaps should I just mod the arbor press. Please advise. GOD BLESS! (Any ideas are greatly appreciated) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raysouth Report post Posted September 5, 2013 Howdy Amigo, The question you are asking here can open a can of worms. There are so many different types of stamping/riveting machines and most seem to be a bit on the expensive side when you add the cost of the dies. Tandy has a unit that will stamp belts and easy to use to set rivets as well. Take a look at Stecks Store and look at the one they sell @ 469.00, also listed on eBay. I purchased such a unit but never able to place it in use due to my physical limitations these days. Most you will find will do a decent job but do some real searching before you make a purchase as prices vary greatly. Good luck and ask anything that you need info about as folks here will lend a hand. God Bless. Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoyalLeatherDesigns Report post Posted September 6, 2013 Sorry to hear about your limitations if you were a little closer I'd go set it up for you and help you on anything you need as I can always learn from more experienced members like yourself. I have my physical problems too I was involved in an accident and had to get my right kidney removed, my spline and part of my pancreas also. I am only 27 years old and I picked up leather as a form of relaxation I find tooling to be very relaxing and you get a great sense of accomplishment when you get something done it is the most rewarding thing I have ever been involved with. I used to have a construction company and was doing really well up until the accident I was hospitalized for six months and lost over 100 pounds. I can tell you I rather stick with leather than construction in my opinion. Tell your friends about me see if they can help me out with some tips and tricks of the trade. I will try to upload some pics of projects I have completed trying to make my profile a little more interesting, do you have any old school tricks, such as casing your leather, edge burnishing or anything that will get me going. Just trying to pick your brain..... GOD BLES! times only get better with a positive outlook in life....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
