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Different types of button makers

Buying a button maker can be a minefield. I'm not saying that companies are evil but ..... A pin-back button is a relatively inexpensive product and you sell…
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The Button Guy
T250 button maker kit with short handle stroke. Works well and is quite fast. Takes standard buttons but there are a few quirks with mylar size. Good machine! Button Maker, Types Of Buttons, How To Make Buttons, Machine, Mylar, Handle, Standard, Door Knob
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T250 button maker kit with short handle stroke. Works well and is quite fast. Takes standard buttons but there are a few quirks with mylar size. Good machine!
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers
T150 hobby kit for making pin-back buttons in smaller quantities. Not ideal for commercial use. Hobby Kits, Pin Backs, Vacuum Cleaner, Commercial, Ideal
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T150 hobby kit for making pin-back buttons in smaller quantities. Not ideal for commercial use.
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers
Close up of the T150 die for the hobby button maker. Some parts are plastic. Not great for volume but fine for low volume. Volume, Hobby, Parts, Plastic, Low
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Close up of the T150 die for the hobby button maker. Some parts are plastic. Not great for volume but fine for low volume.
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers
Close up of the T150 hobby button maker. Works well for low volume. It Works, Nailed It
It Works
Nailed It
Close up of the T150 hobby button maker. Works well for low volume.
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers
T150 Hobby Button Maker. This is a low cost hobby style. Not recommended for volume but in tests it worked well. Need 100 buttons/ day and this will do it well. If you need 1000 you would be better off getting a solid metal machine. Diy Buttons, Inexpensive Crafts, Fun Hobbies, Button Badge, Making Machine
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T150 Hobby Button Maker. This is a low cost hobby style. Not recommended for volume but in tests it worked well. Need 100 buttons/ day and this will do it well. If you need 1000 you would be better off getting a solid metal machine.
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers
Industrial style all metal manual button maker. Built to last. Business Ideas, Dog Bowls, Industrial Style, Curriculum, Manual, Resources
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Industrial style all metal manual button maker. Built to last.
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers
A great machine if you need 4000+ buttons per day. But with cutters and a few dies you are looking at $10,000 + Safety Switch, Cool Websites, High Speed, Turntable, Cabinetry
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A great machine if you need 4000+ buttons per day. But with cutters and a few dies you are looking at $10,000 +
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers
Industrial button maker. Will produce 3-4000 buttons per day. Well made but you need a mortgage for this electronic button maker or at least a steady stream of larger orders.
Industrial button maker. Will produce 3-4000 buttons per day. Well made but you need a mortgage for this electronic button maker or at least a steady stream of larger orders.
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers
This is an old 2-1/4" Russian button maker from the days of the Soviets. Solid metal, works well. Lookout for these used. I don't think they are making them any more. Antique Buttons, Solid Metal, Make It Simple, Projects, Easy, Lookout
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This is an old 2-1/4" Russian button maker from the days of the Soviets. Solid metal, works well. Lookout for these used. I don't think they are making them any more.
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers
Button maker with an air head and foot pedal for industrial production. If you have to make a few thousand buttons the foot pedal and air power will help. Wood Craft Projects, Wood Crafting Tools, Wood Crafts, Power Button, Cylinder Head
Wood Craft Projects
Wood Crafting Tools
Wood Crafts
Power Button
Cylinder Head
Button maker with an air head and foot pedal for industrial production. If you have to make a few thousand buttons the foot pedal and air power will help.
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers
Solid metal button makers. You can often find these big old clunkers used. They last forever and usually take standard parts. Metal Buttons, Forever
Metal Buttons
Forever
Solid metal button makers. You can often find these big old clunkers used. They last forever and usually take standard parts.
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers
Solid steel dies. No plastic. This is what to look for when buying a button maker. Also make sure that the machine takes low cost standard button parts. Some companies jig the size of the buttons a little and then charge double for an identical button that's an 1/8" different in size. Anime Conventions, No Plastic, Jig
Anime Conventions
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Solid steel dies. No plastic. This is what to look for when buying a button maker. Also make sure that the machine takes low cost standard button parts. Some companies jig the size of the buttons a little and then charge double for an identical button that's an 1/8" different in size.
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers
A standard solid red and black button maker. This is a workhorse. All metal, takes the low cost standard button parts. Recommended! You can't go wrong with this machine Sample Packs, Tool Box, Espresso Machine, Diy And Crafts
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A standard solid red and black button maker. This is a workhorse. All metal, takes the low cost standard button parts. Recommended! You can't go wrong with this machine
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers
Badgeaminit button maker with interchangeable dies. Not recommended! Button Parts too expensive and machine has some plastic parts that will not last. Also interchangeable dies are often impractical: This machine is the price of 3 fixed button makers. You are much better off with 3 separate machines. Separate, Expensive, Badge, Recommended, Job
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Badgeaminit button maker with interchangeable dies. Not recommended! Button Parts too expensive and machine has some plastic parts that will not last. Also interchangeable dies are often impractical: This machine is the price of 3 fixed button makers. You are much better off with 3 separate machines.
The Button Guy
The Button Guy
Different types of button makers