Members paprhangr Posted February 9, 2014 Members Report Posted February 9, 2014 That would be very useful, and could screw in the punch size needed. I have chucked the punch in my drill press for drilling holes with some success but punch burns the holes Quote
Members Sylvia Posted February 9, 2014 Members Report Posted February 9, 2014 That's my thinking exactly... I already have the "maxi" set, I just need the extra rivet dies and someone that can do a good job at drilling and tapping them. Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Members dkbutcher Posted February 9, 2014 Members Report Posted February 9, 2014 I bought one of these from Goldstar Tools. To be honest, the biggest selling point was $19.95 for additional sets. All of the other presses seem to charge more for their sets than Goldstar charges for their entire setter. I don't mind spending $20 for another set but 4x that... not so much. It's not perfect, not a thing of beauty, but it works and it does the job. It has been money well spent just to preserve my sanity (snaps have been the bane of my existence) Dave Quote
Members tossik Posted July 10, 2014 Members Report Posted July 10, 2014 I am looking to get a rivet and snap press, and these prices are very appealing. Question, is it worth spending extra $50 and get the PM5 Grommet & Snap Press Machine or should I just get the back one for $60? Quote
Members cgleathercraft Posted July 10, 2014 Members Report Posted July 10, 2014 i have the cheaper one and it seems to be very solid. I'm not doing any kind of high production runs either so it depends on what your amount of use will be. i don't expect i'll ever wear this one out. Quote http://www.cgleathercraft.com Member of the Iron Brigade.
Members Sylvia Posted July 10, 2014 Members Report Posted July 10, 2014 I am looking to get a rivet and snap press, and these prices are very appealing. Question, is it worth spending extra $50 and get the PM5 Grommet & Snap Press Machine or should I just get the back one for $60? Hi Tossik: I can't answer your question because I don't have that machine either. However, you certainly can give Goldstar a call and see what they have to say about either machine. The deal I set up is for the the green machine and it's perfectly serviceable for most of us. If you do a lot of volume then I would definitely got for the kick press rather than a hand press. The difference Is see with the black press is a deeper throat and a longer padded handle. So I guess it would really depend on what you place your snaps or grommets or what not on. As with anything... get the best you can afford. Do definitely call Dave at the told free number and question him. Ask him for a similar deal to the "Sylvia from Idaho Deal... then report back here and let us know what he says. Oh and FYI... he's going to be carrying leather sewing machines very soon. Yes, they are Juki 440 clones... like the Cobra 4 Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Members tossik Posted July 10, 2014 Members Report Posted July 10, 2014 Sylvia, what deal did you broker for the green one? I need something for rivets and snaps. Thanks for the info though ill be calling Dave about the press. What do people use to press down a makers mark? Seems like these presses don't have a lot of room for a makers stamp. I looked at a CS Osborn W-1 but it looks pricey. I'm just lost right now. I have some money saved up, but don't want to be throwing it out Thanks for the help! Quote
Members RavenAus Posted July 10, 2014 Members Report Posted July 10, 2014 Oh my, I just found the same press here in Australia! Still need to get the snap dies separately but I can get the press off ebay, local pickup, with the 3 grommet dies for $59 and it's an importer I already go to :D It's a shame they don't have the other dies too but they are a new line here. I'll see if the importer can get more dies... Quote Kind regards, Raven http://wolfscrafts.com/
Members Sylvia Posted July 10, 2014 Members Report Posted July 10, 2014 It's the Green press, line 20 and line 24 ring snap dies (like we use) and an 8mm rivet die... and 100 8mm rivets for for $89.99 shipped. I do know that his hole punches for the press are for fabric or canvas and do not work on leather I don't press my makers mark anymore. I used to use an arbor press for that and hammering was a problem since it bounced on me a lot. I suggest a VERY heavy mallet or maul (like 2lbs or more) line it up, draw back and smack it hard ONCE. done....just don't miss and hit your hand. lol Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Members Sylvia Posted July 10, 2014 Members Report Posted July 10, 2014 Oh my, I just found the same press here in Australia! Still need to get the snap dies separately but I can get the press off ebay, local pickup, with the 3 grommet dies for $59 and it's an importer I already go to :D It's a shame they don't have the other dies too but they are a new line here. I'll see if the importer can get more dies... Awesome! The dies shouldn't be too hard for importer to get. I wouldn't pay much more than $20 Oz Dollars for the die sets. If all else fails... you could get them from Dave.. he does ship world wide but I'm afraid your duties and shipping cost would really hit hard. Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
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