kilted13 Report post Posted July 19, 2016 I bought a Craftool hand press from Tandy when they had it as a Black Friday special ($80!) but seeing how much they want for dies, I'm wondering if someone else makes compatible dies for less? Or should I try to sell the Craftool press and get a Margo Minkus or Goldstar press? I know Black River Laser sells a hole punch adapter, along with a centering jig, but I'm looking for snap, eyelet and rivet dies that aren't $100 and up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paprhangr Report post Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) I have the both, tandy press with the BRL adapter/die for ( not the centering jig) punching holes and the Goldstar for rivets and snaps. Goldstar does not sell the die for punching holes in leather they didnt when I got mine 2 yrs ago. Edited July 19, 2016 by paprhangr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilted13 Report post Posted July 19, 2016 Can I use Goldstar (or any other brand) dies in my Tandy press? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paprhangr Report post Posted July 19, 2016 The goldstar tandy dies are not compatible, the gold star press upper die is threaded. A set screw holds the tandy press upper die. The goldstar dies cost less and does a good job with rivets,snaps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankqv Report post Posted July 29, 2016 Foot press dies might work.Beilers or Weaver. Just make sure shank size is correct.3/8 or 7/16 is standard .Foot press adapters might be to long.Black River Laser makes adapters for Tandy presses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
