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Preparing for my first cut out. An AliExpress key chain loop. Like cutting butter.
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One armed bandit with lever in ‘open’ position., 2 stage cam!
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The manufacturer from 100 years ago… they still exist.
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Lever in max. clamp pressure/locked position. Tonnage?
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Dial in the pressure by rotating the ring. It bottoms out against this press body above my hand.
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Top end of the press. The screw prevents the big screw rotating.
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Beefy ring that lifts and lowers the top plate (gap for die).
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Success with key chain loop! It cut 5 ounce belt leather like butter.
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Finished key chain in thick belt leather.
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Levelled with larger twin casters and 2 brass thumb screws on cutting board.
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Clicking out parts…