Loop stapler: Weaver vs. EGM vs. ?

[Matt S]

Looks like @Sonydaze beat me to it! I ended up modding a cheap arbor press to hold my loop stapling dies, and it's dedicated to that job now. That frees my milling machine up for the very pressing task of gathering more dust in the corner.

Thanks again to @BigSiouxSaddlery for her help pushing me towards the Weaver loop staples. Excellent product -- simple, solid, reliable, quick, smart and inexpensive. (Well, the staples are inexpensive. The dies cost more than the twin needle machine I bought to dedicate to sewing the loop strips. )

[ButtonLady]

On 7/3/2020 at 12:39 PM, Matt S said:

...the dies are a bit tall for any of my existing presses

Judging by the measurements so kindly provided by @Sonydaze, it is indeed a chunky die.  Too tall for a button press with a 3/8" adapter, but nice work with your "new" dedicated machine.

 

10 hours ago, Matt S said:

That frees my milling machine up for the very pressing task of gathering more dust in the corner.

It's a difficult job, but someone (something?) has to do it.  Can I volunteer?  I would like to sit in the corner and do nothing for a while.

[Sonydaze]

None of my hand presses were vertically open enough for the dies, they only fit in my foot press.

[ButtonLady]

7 hours ago, Sonydaze said:

None of my hand presses were vertically open enough for the dies, they only fit in my foot press.

That actually makes me feel a little better, thanks.  I'm discovering limitations I did not anticipate with this project (mostly lack of clearance).

Edited November 17, 2020 by ButtonLady