1willi4 Report post Posted March 16, 2019 It seems like most leather supplier has their own rivet and snap press. Whose or which press do you recommend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted March 16, 2019 Get the set to match the snaps you buy from the same seller. Others may not suit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted March 16, 2019 After placing an order with Goldstar and the buckle guy I see there isn't really much contest. I have used Tandy hardware mostly. Then wound up with a Goldstar press and hardware from a lot sale. The press seems fine. I ordered some non press type hardware from Goldstar and while it was cheap, it was no bargain. Most of the stuff I wouldn't want to use. So, for that particular project run I spent some more money and tried the buckle guy. It was no comparison. Solid brass everything and built like a Sherman tank. I will be trying to use their stuff exclusively from now on. It will be tough though, I have a lot of hardware from Tandy, Goldstar, and a few random things of unknown origin. Even buckle Guy's hand rivet setters are a real cut above. Cnc machined setters and anvils. Meaning they left no unsightly rings on the surrounding leather. I was very impressed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klutes Report post Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) I have been picking up Stimpson 405 press when I can find them. These are the old cast iron ones. Really robust press. Wouldn’t mind picking up another one. I use rivets and snaps from Weaver supply. Pleased so far. Edited March 16, 2019 by klutes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1willi4 Report post Posted March 17, 2019 Thank-you for all your help!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted March 17, 2019 16 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: After placing an order with Goldstar and the buckle guy I see there isn't really much contest. I have used Tandy hardware mostly. Then wound up with a Goldstar press and hardware from a lot sale. The press seems fine. I ordered some non press type hardware from Goldstar and while it was cheap, it was no bargain. Most of the stuff I wouldn't want to use. So, for that particular project run I spent some more money and tried the buckle guy. It was no comparison. Solid brass everything and built like a Sherman tank. I will be trying to use their stuff exclusively from now on. It will be tough though, I have a lot of hardware from Tandy, Goldstar, and a few random things of unknown origin. Even buckle Guy's hand rivet setters are a real cut above. Cnc machined setters and anvils. Meaning they left no unsightly rings on the surrounding leather. I was very impressed. Hi Mutt - do the snaps from Buckle Guy work ok with the Goldstar press? I am using Goldstar snaps and they seem to work ok, but if there are better snaps out there I would like to use them. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted March 17, 2019 1 hour ago, garypl said: Hi Mutt - do the snaps from Buckle Guy work ok with the Goldstar press? I am using Goldstar snaps and they seem to work ok, but if there are better snaps out there I would like to use them. Gary I don't have any of their snaps yet. Just jiffy rivets, buckles, and d rings so far. I plan to make an order soon, but I doubt they will fit. We'll see. Even if line 24 snaps work in the Goldstar does, it doesn't mean other sizes will. This may turn out to be a costly upgrade. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
