Mike516 Report post Posted October 17, 2015 So I went and picked one of these up for $135 out the door. Plus I got a free flash light lol. I set it up and I had some small 3/8 inch plates about 4x6 inches and some wood dies I had bought a little while back. Probably not the best idea to use a wood die with a 20 ton jack but I was really wanting to see how it works. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with it. It's not a precision machine like the more expencive ones, but for the price it's a really good value. This is the time to buy this with the 20% super saver coupon. Thanks for posting this! Now I think I want a couple of 3/8 inch 20x8's and a poly board and I'll be set to cut some dog collars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent Report post Posted October 18, 2015 "And weld the bottom bar support in place right then also." What reason would this be necessary? Sturdy? No movement? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted October 19, 2015 Yes. Doesn't do all that much good to immobilize one and not the other. But, like I said, mine "float". Faster would be nice, but I simply can't justify $3k (or more) to gain some seconds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike516 Report post Posted October 19, 2015 I can see the better clickers being much faster. But for the price, I can't justify it either. Maybe after I make my first million $ I'll invest in better equipment. But for now, I'll go bargain basement on a few things and put the money into better materials. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) Agreed. I don't like to replace things that aren't broken. Plus, that $3k you aren't spending on that, pays for quite a few dies! If I was making 100 of the same thing (at a time) then the speed benefit would add up. But to cut two of these and 5 of those, just not worth the 4 minutes you'd gain. But realistically, it's not just the cost of the machine.. it's how much floor space, and am I going to have to wire in for 220v-3phase.. blahblah... Edited October 19, 2015 by JLSleather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike516 Report post Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) Exactly my thoughts about the machine. Not worth the 4 minutes saved right now with the low volume i'm doing. And that's a good point about the dies. Where's a good place to go for them? I've never bought metal dies. I'm looking at ordering a couple of plates for them too. Gets expencive when you're talking about 18 x 8. For an 18 x 8 and a 12 x 5 in looking at around $70. Edited October 19, 2015 by Mike516 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent Report post Posted October 19, 2015 "Plus, that $3k you aren't spending on that, pays for quite a few dies!" What 3 grand? I don't understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike516 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 I think he means $300. The press with the plate on top and board on the bottom is 475 plus shipping. I hear it's a great company and I'm sure it's a quality press. But I can buy the plates and still be in this one for under $200. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AEMcClain Report post Posted October 20, 2015 From what I read, I think the 3k is in reference to the cost of a used clicker press versus the cost of a modified shop press. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
