Rivet Setter And Dies

[tboyce]

I've been thinking of investing in a rivet setting machine but the machine and the dies are so expensive. Surely someone has run across a less expensive option or supplier out there. If you have, I'd appreciate some advice

Thanks

Tom

[cgleathercraft]

Here is what I have. use it for line 20/24 snaps and 10mm rivets. I will use it for more when I have a need and buy the dies. I bought the package deal - setter with 3 dies (that you get to pick).

[tboyce]

Thanks!

[Oldtoolsniper]

I'm using that same one as well. I called and orderd mine, tell them you are from this site and he will set you up for leather related rather than bling for jeans.

[King's X]

Tom......There is a Tandy model on eBay listed today for $100 or best offer. I hate to give it up on here, but thought I would let you now.

[DoubleC]

CG which of all those snaps they have in mm in ligne etc. is for the line 20/24 snaps? I'd love to get this but what to get the right dies. Thanks, Cheryl

[cgleathercraft]

CG which of all those snaps they have in mm in ligne etc. is for the line 20/24 snaps? I'd love to get this but what to get the right dies. Thanks, Cheryl

I got these two:

Die Set for Ring Snaps 20 Ligne/12.5mm (1/2")

Die Set for Ring Snaps 24 Ligne/15mm (5/8")

So far I've had good luck with snaps from Tandy and Springfield with them.

[DoubleC]

Thanks a lot. Cheryl

[retiredff]

Has anyone modified an arbor press to use these dies? What size holes do I need? From their web site the bottom die requires a hole and the upper die is threaded (1/4-20 or?)

I would buy their press but if I can use my arbor I save some $$

Thanks

[biglew]

gold star tool has some... I use the 129$ press and there dies are $20

I have not tried the 79$ one but i am sure it is decent

http://goldstartool.com/grommet-and-snap-press/

Lew