SewLibra:
I finally got a Kamsnaps KX-T2 mini table press! At first I wanted the heavy duty DK93 but for my sporadic use this will be better as not so bulky to store and heavy. This will do the same things: snaps, grommets, rivets and covered buttons.
SewLibra:
To start with I got the KX-T2 with mounting board, a variety of size 20 metal fashion spring snaps, size 16 open ring snaps, a variety of size 7mm grommets and all the dies to make it all work.
SewLibra:
This is my initial order. The snaps and grommets aren't much but those dies really add up. All are heavy solid long-lasting metal though. I have a list of more items to order after I use the tool for awhile. I wish I had ordered the hole cutting dies.
SewLibra:
The snaps and grommets come in packs of 50 each. That seems like a lot to me, but from the Kamsnaps FB group I joined there are plenty of folks who ruin some by putting them in backward or pressing too hard which damages them.
SewLibra:
So far I've practiced with everything I ordered and it all works great! The tool handle is easily pressed, no real strength needed. These are the dies and parts needed for the fashion spring snaps. Even the existing snaps I already had worked!
SewLibra:
Showing how the fashion snaps fit into the dies. I'd rather look at my own pics than have to keep watching the video tutorials on the Kamsnaps website. Someday I might try the colored plastic snaps too, and of course they have their own dies.