[Makerspace-keymembers] Button Maker for Makerspace

[Jeffrey Putney]

Oh those charm things look awesome! I wonder if we could 3d print backs
that you slide like a throwie magnet into and make a like custom fridge
magnets.

But yeah I like Beth's idea about getting the multi-die one as we're not
mass producing them and having the most versatile machine at the makerspace
seems nice :-)  Though yes it's a big investment so discussing at a
business meeting sounds great.

Wooo buttons!


On Sun, Aug 31, 2014 at 1:49 PM, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com> wrote:

> We can also do this with the 1inch
> http://peoplepowerpress.org/products/jewelery-for-buttons-bracelet-buttons
>
> I'm fine with smaller than 2.25 inch.  Since we aren't going to get this
> in time for Pride why don't we discuss this at our next meeting.  This is
> kind of big investment for us so let's discuss pros and cons together.
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 7:41 PM, elizaBeth Simpson <elizacorps at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all-
>>
>> Don't be fooled by the kits!
>>
>> It's $365 to buy the machine and pin kits separately for the same amount
>> of buttons, (instead of $399 for the kit) for the same items, from the same
>> seller!!
>>
>> I think it's much better to get the multi-die one, given that we're not
>> trying to produce industry level quantities.
>> I say borrow one for pride and order a multi-die one.
>>
>> You can buy the multi one from here:
>> http://buttongiant.com/cart
>> with free shipping.
>>
>> If you're getting just one, re-consider size- maybe 2.25 is too big?
>> There is also a very big difference in price for difference sizes (e.g. the
>> 1-inch machine is $199, not $330) But, owning a 1-inch myself, it's very
>> 'hip' but really too small. 2" might be ideal. If you've already discussed
>> size, I hereby rescind my size comments!
>>
>>
>> FYI, many opinions on button makers that are not ALL METAL (don't get
>> them)
>>
>> http://www.american-button-machines.com/discuss/interchangeable-dies-i-purchased-a-1-12/
>>
>> http://peoplepowerpress.org/blogs/news/7347438-question-are-the-tecre-machine-molds-interchangable-or-are-the-units-fixed
>>
>> But the one linked to is all metal, yay!
>>
>>
>> Yay!
>> ezB
>>
>>
>>
>> elizaBeth
>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
>> On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 3:32 PM, Jeffrey Putney <quaker at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> So that multi size one looks pretty great, but it is a bit more
>>> complicated to use so it would probably go a little slower, just FYI. I'm
>>> liking the idea of having size options though :-) But the shipping from
>>> canada might mean we won't get it by Pride, though we could perhaps borrow
>>> Colten's again? Colten? :-)
>>>
>>> Wow also shipping is at least $60 for the slow option.
>>>
>>> Jeff
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 3:13 PM, Jeffrey Putney <quaker at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Ha, yup we were just looking at that one too. Trying to find reviews.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 3:10 PM, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> This might work even better - interchangeable dies
>>>>> http://peoplepowerpress.org/collections/multi-size-interchangeable-die-button-maker-kits-multi-size-button-making-hobby-kits/products/multi-size-button-maker-kits-with-interchangeable-button-dies-all-metal-hobby-button-maker
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 3:04 PM, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We've been talking about getting a button maker for the space for
>>>>>> awhile and with Pride coming up now is a good time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here's the best kit I could find:
>>>>>> http://www.americanbuttonmachines.com/product/2-25-professional-button-system/
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Please let me know if you approve of the cost.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Emily
>>>>>>
>>>>>
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