Looking For The Best Foot Press Rivet Machine

[imstephenjones]

Hey all,

I'm looking into foot press riveters for the shop. I'm looking primarily at the Heritage Foot Press and the foot press offered by Dan Byler, the Amish magician out of Dewittville, New York.

I'm wanting to focus on solid brass tubular rivets, but the ability to do a double capped jiffy rivet would be nice too.

A few questions I have:

1. I have seen the Heritage Foot Press with some attachments I cannot find anywhere. Here's a video showing the attachment and if you look close you can see the style of rivet (photos attached as well).
   1. Anyone know where these attachments were picked up at?
   2. Anyone have a rivet source that will have a versatile selection? Looking for options.
2. Has anyone bought a rivet machine from Dan Byler? I have the photos he sends in the mail, but no info on the types of rivets, dies, etc. that are compatible with it.
3. Do you recommend any other foot press rivet machines out there that are extremely capable, affordable, and versatile in rivet types?

I'm definitely leaning towards the machine from Dan Byler. I have his Bench-Top Press with Self Centering Table, and it's outstanding. The prices are right up my alley as well. You just can't find machines at these prices and quality.

Would love any help y'all can give me. Really wanting to do my research and purchase the right machine.

Cheers,

Stephen

[George3]

Hi Stephen,

I have a MT900 foot press from weaver leather.

They stock a wide verity of different types of rivets as well as snaps and spots etc.

It's pricy but if you sign up as a wholesale client there is quite a large discount.

They make it easy to qualify.

Hope this helps

George

Unionlevelleather.com