Affordable press for buttons?

[Loudcherokee]

Hello, 

I'm on the hunt for an affordable hand press to set buttons and snaps into my projects. I tried last night to set some with the little rods and anvil that came with my button kit and it was a nightmare. I ruined about 10 posts, caps, and sockets before I got one to take hold. 

I found this one on Amazon, but it doesn't come with any dies. I can only find dies for 15mm buttons. I want to be able to use 10mm and 12.5mm buttons as well. 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VB2SXQS/?coliid=I2A921RJXL9IEF&colid=238SAUAALRARW&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

Is there anything similar out there that doesn't cost $200? 

LC

[ryano]

27 minutes ago, Loudcherokee said:

Hello, 

I'm on the hunt for an affordable hand press to set buttons and snaps into my projects. I tried last night to set some with the little rods and anvil that came with my button kit and it was a nightmare. I ruined about 10 posts, caps, and sockets before I got one to take hold. 

I found this one on Amazon, but it doesn't come with any dies. I can only find dies for 15mm buttons. I want to be able to use 10mm and 12.5mm buttons as well. 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VB2SXQS/?coliid=I2A921RJXL9IEF&colid=238SAUAALRARW&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

Is there anything similar out there that doesn't cost $200? 

LC

The Amazon price is too much. What size snaps are you setting, line 20, line 24? 

[Loudcherokee]

21 minutes ago, ryano said:

The Amazon price is too much. What size snaps are you setting, line 20, line 24? 

The ones I ordered didn't have that designation. It was a multi-pack in 3 different sizes, but the post size is all the same. 

Lc

[ryano]

6 hours ago, Loudcherokee said:

The ones I ordered didn't have that designation. It was a multi-pack in 3 different sizes, but the post size is all the same. 

Lc

Here is an ebay search that should help with what you are looking for. 

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=hand+press&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=1

Just past the juice presses is a set of 3 snap dies.

[Loudcherokee]

2 hours ago, ryano said:

Here is an ebay search that should help with what you are looking for. 

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=hand+press&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=1

Just past the juice presses is a set of 3 snap dies.

Thanks! I'll check those out. I looked at the line 20 and line 24 snaps. Those are different than what I'm using, which was a 655. They will require a different tool all together. 

LC

[ryano]

9 hours ago, Loudcherokee said:

Thanks! I'll check those out. I looked at the line 20 and line 24 snaps. Those are different than what I'm using, which was a 655. They will require a different tool all together. 

LC

Another name for the snaps you using is Segma Snaps. 

I just found this search, has everything you need and you will have enough money left for over for a coffee.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Press-Machine-Snap-Button-Grommet-Rivets-Eyelets-Fastener-Dies-Mold-Set-DIY/124424546080?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D0f8d709abb764719a70dfbb227467871%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D30%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D392918784131%26itm%3D124424546080%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2386202%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWeb&_trksid=p2386202.c100677.m4598

Edited January 7, 2021 by ryano

[Loudcherokee]

2 hours ago, ryano said:

Another name for the snaps you using is Segma Snaps. 

I just found this search, has everything you need and you will have enough money left for over for a coffee.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Press-Machine-Snap-Button-Grommet-Rivets-Eyelets-Fastener-Dies-Mold-Set-DIY/124424546080?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D0f8d709abb764719a70dfbb227467871%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D30%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D392918784131%26itm%3D124424546080%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2386202%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWeb&_trksid=p2386202.c100677.m4598

Thanks! That one on ebay is listed out of stock but I found a similar kit and placed an order! Appreciate the assistance! 

I will still need to either find some dies or get a good hand tool for the line 20/24 style button snaps though. I plan to use those on a few things. 

LC

[ryano]

1 hour ago, Loudcherokee said:

Thanks! That one on ebay is listed out of stock but I found a similar kit and placed an order! Appreciate the assistance! 

I will still need to either find some dies or get a good hand tool for the line 20/24 style button snaps though. I plan to use those on a few things. 

LC

I will look for some line 24 snap dies a little later today.

[Loudcherokee]

4 hours ago, ryano said:

I will look for some line 24 snap dies a little later today.

Do these look right? Is the line 20/24 snap considered an 831 in the Segma designation? 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4pcs-Set-10-12-15mm-Snap-Button-Dies-Mold-Fastener-Tool-For-Hand-Press-Machine/293818327385?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190917065201%26meid%3D8446804e768f4ae4948f7e9a5b4fea75%26pid%3D100935%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dco%26sd%3D152480114727%26itm%3D293818327385%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithDarwoV3BBEV2b%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2332490.c100935.m2460

 

ETA those are probably wrong. I think the 20/24 style is actually 201 not 831. This is all so confusing. Almost as bad as thread sizes!

LC

Edited January 7, 2021 by Loudcherokee

[ryano]

17 hours ago, Loudcherokee said:

Do these look right? Is the line 20/24 snap considered an 831 in the Segma designation? 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4pcs-Set-10-12-15mm-Snap-Button-Dies-Mold-Fastener-Tool-For-Hand-Press-Machine/293818327385?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190917065201%26meid%3D8446804e768f4ae4948f7e9a5b4fea75%26pid%3D100935%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dco%26sd%3D152480114727%26itm%3D293818327385%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithDarwoV3BBEV2b%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2332490.c100935.m2460

 

ETA those are probably wrong. I think the 20/24 style is actually 201 not 831. This is all so confusing. Almost as bad as thread sizes!

LC

Those dies look pretty odd to me, especially the one with the retaining spring. I saw where a metric conversion converted the outside 24 line snap as 15mm, but did not show conversions of the 2 interlocking pieces, so I would be afraid to try them. Also beware of plastic die listings, they will surely fail. Used dies get listed, on ebay, one in awhile under United Carr.

Here is a set of 24 line snap dies that look correct and is only 25% of the usual price of 100 bucks, as you can see look a little different than the ones you posted the link for.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DIE-SET-FOR-HEAVY-DUTY-MIGHTY-SNAP-SIZE-24-5-8-FREE-SHIPPING-USA/264745077024?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3da4094920:g:UGoAAOSwO9ZezpAq&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACcBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%2Fn%2BzU5L90Z278x5ickkXKoKcbeZcOrOku%2BoOBl%2BSxuMciqcoA0WrBomRi4LsqlaDIcA9UrZpXteVa%2FizpLLQVGAyGgtCq0MIjZG2M%2FHVhM5K1BMRvvrqaBHqeXdKK7vx5yRw%2By2zbJ2dze1m8ERco8CkyjdywrXZ23y%2FKFWFIPPsxzn%2FEB80PhQTTDT4DlA8ZWAXQcDRYJNkpZlZMY%2Bd%2FpdRuYJpL8NHrBKVTm%2FR5CFIS70Np6Ovu6qfkkJXLEt2sxJRvbYZhUARJLt2Rz1ZGe3kGjPUzGhtkuBt0U6lOBYteXnZLmzKmq6TmuZ5qJEkQMeW%2FtcBVzvZExeRSMMnEpzsEqUiMJb3gqp5PnJduMoYaHO7MrdSRYRftUS46Ig%2FVmydVbCrFRy%2BA8YBvmsruVTC967c16yHdhvkvHMRkg81hboAcmMAdeDx%2FHqQRNTxKbcB7tGP8wL%2F8l1HwpN5wa0Zvmmk%2BD12xFASnyeHPbNEAqmbd1ltwvjjBLRkt0BFt1DyLxrvmIautl0NjdQwvUXBxU9wl%2FrupPh5ZhI7cSJhaSsCPHy5cBHj4gUmaAC4VGTR9X1q58L4SQz13tGMwt1CvbwgZLrCzRyVUwiFsdAiEJdokkTg8oqnswBmYsk18toKb2v7%2BdS0DqGJzFDh3f5DSR9ehuxyStyYGEysMpYc3wKzOkRqbcvjlY222hXuXAsI9E60moevMPQeUKFLJOQ7hrnzxvfpx4wEmZMHiXVkrI6D5P974ev1rlQnsQYG5eMcEByfPrwEqpXB4aR%2B2jycdIGjkjO6p9j1Zu9yQ%3D%3D|cksum%3A264745077024581f3c6bb92c47c1a7c046fa6f069d7a|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2334524

Edited January 8, 2021 by ryano