Members RavenAus Posted January 2, 2015 Members Report Posted January 2, 2015 RavenAus, can you get hole punch attachment for the one you have if so can I ask where you got it. The price Tandy wants for theirs is ridiculous and I'm hesitant to purchase from overseas at the moment since the our dollar has taken a bit of a dive. Thank you Cheers, cem Hi Cem, I've not found a decent hole punch adaptor yet but I'm getting a metalworker friend to make one up for me that takes the standard size tubes, and has a hole for the waste to come out.If you know anyone who does metal lathe work you should be able to get it done , and a brass anvil is easy. http://www.sunriseimports.com.au/shop/eyelet-press-kits-accessories-c-8_1212/1x-heavy-duty-eyelet-press-setter-kits-include-eyelet-dies-p-45253.html - that's the Aussie importer near me, you may find someone closer though. I ordered my dies direct from China, takes a month or 2 to get here but the sets are between $10 and $20 USD Quote Kind regards, Raven http://wolfscrafts.com/
Members cem Posted January 3, 2015 Members Report Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks RavenAus, I may of found a place in Perth that at least has the press just waiting for them to reopen after the holidays. Quote
ClaireAshton Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 I have just bought one of the Green Grizzly sets consisting of the press and nineteen - Yes 19 sets of dies for £149.00 which is about $250? I have loads of Tandy rivet and snaps as well as grommets - and every one fits one or other of the die sets. So far the cost of just two Tandy I've got the whole lot.Works well too. Got them off ebay . Quote <p>Best Wishes</p><p> </p><p>Claire</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Claire Ashton</p><p> </p><p>Leather</p><p>by</p><p>Claire</p><p>Shrewsbury UK</p>
Members Lillian ADju Posted January 13, 2015 Members Report Posted January 13, 2015 I have just bought one of the Green Grizzly sets consisting of the press and nineteen - Yes 19 sets of dies for £149.00 which is about $250? I have loads of Tandy rivet and snaps as well as grommets - and every one fits one or other of the die sets. So far the cost of just two Tandy I've got the whole lot.Works well too. Got them off ebay . I'm about to do same thing as you, buy everything, because that is the almost same price like just press from Tandy.eu But can you give some impression about quality comparing with Tandy press and dies Regards Aleksandar Quote
ClaireAshton Posted January 15, 2015 Report Posted January 15, 2015 Not having seen the Tandy one I can't say. But mine does everything well, so no regrets. Quote <p>Best Wishes</p><p> </p><p>Claire</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Claire Ashton</p><p> </p><p>Leather</p><p>by</p><p>Claire</p><p>Shrewsbury UK</p>
Members paprhangr Posted January 15, 2015 Members Report Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) I use the Tandy Press for punching holes (sometimes on sale for 1/2 price) Black River Laser sells the die that holds the mini punch at a much lower price. I use the Gold Star press for rivets, snaps ( dies cost much less) they don't sell the leather hole punches Edited January 15, 2015 by paprhangr Quote
Members tnewberry Posted November 29, 2015 Members Report Posted November 29, 2015 Does anyone know if there are alternative (i.e. cheaper) dies that fit the Tandy Hand Press? Thanks. Quote
stitchwizzard Posted January 21, 2016 Report Posted January 21, 2016 My die holder sets fit many Tandy type presses that take a 3/8" (9.5mm) shank. Watch my website for an amazing new guide rail system I will be offering. Ken harper from Chief's leather works will be making a review video soon. Take care all! Joyce~~ blackriverlaser.com for how to videos! Quote BLACKRIVERLASER.COM
Members paprhangr Posted January 21, 2016 Members Report Posted January 21, 2016 Rail system sounds good. Is that a belt hole punch guide? Quote
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