What did I buy, & what is it for?

[BruceEW]

3 hours ago, mikesc said:

I missed #2 at imgur..

I haven’t measured it yet, but I’d guess it has about a 3/8” socket. 

Edited August 19, 2019 by BruceEW

[DrmCa]

The press takes standard die sets for punching holes and setting snaps, rivets, and eyelets. This is a much better design than the cam/lever press you see on ebay and aliexpress. Those are designed for foot operation while this is the truly hand operated press. This one costs $60-70 new.

Edited August 19, 2019 by DrmCa

[Sturme]

you might be able to modify a pair of lasts to make the show presses functional, just a thought

[BruceEW]

On 8/20/2019 at 5:59 PM, Sturme said:

you might be able to modify a pair of lasts to make the show presses functional, just a thought

Would there be a benefit to using these instead of just hammering down contact cement?  

 

Also, what exactly is the American 340 useful for?

[Sturme]

12 hours ago, BruceEW said:

Would there be a benefit to using these instead of just hammering down contact cement?  

 

Also, what exactly is the American 340 useful for?

in affect you would be creating a press, so you could clamp the shoes down under pressure for hours till the glue completely dries and sets.

[BruceEW]

Thank.

[BruceEW]

On 8/25/2019 at 1:39 PM, BruceEW said:

Thank you 

Anybody got any thing to say about the American 340?

 

 

[arashikage]

27 minutes ago, BruceEW said:

Anybody got any thing to say about the American 340?

 

 

It's a 3-in-1. The side blade is used to cut and trim materials and the top is used to skive.

[BruceEW]

On 8/27/2019 at 8:43 AM, arashikage said:

It's a 3-in-1. The side blade is used to cut and trim materials and the top is used to skive.

Now to find the time to clean it up and see what it will do. Thanks all.