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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

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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? 

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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2 hours ago, ryano 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

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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.

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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

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17 hours ago, Loudcherokee said:

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

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