Something a little different - Kick press

[Joefriday]

Hi folks,

I just thought I would post something a little different..but tool related. I refurbished this old girl a few years ago. Nothing fancy but it's cleaned up and works great.

I have a small business on the side making nylon rifle slings, "rigger" style belts, hatchet belt carry loops, and a few other small items. This old timer comes in very handy for setting snaps, rivets, grommets, etc.

Best,
Rob

Example of it's handy work. (hatchet loop)

 

[Provincial]

Also for relining brake shoes with rivets!

 

[Roberts210]

Love it that you are using it for its intended purpose.

 

[Hephaestus29]

Looks nice, you should check out my
posts in the "Repurposing Thread". I
Reworked a dual kick press that was
originally used for rivets. I turned it
Into a fret press for my dads canjo
operation. It's post number 82 on
page 5.

 

[nine4gmc]

Nice job!

 

[Bdgjr215]

Very cool ,thanks for sharing!

 

[HubbaBubba]

GREAT job and great colors....

 

[Joefriday]

Much thanks guys..

Hephaestus29, I'll check out your thread now..

Best,
Rob

 

[Zeke]

How did you do the raised lettering so nicely?

 

[Joefriday]

How did you do the raised lettering so nicely?

Well I would like to say that I am very talented and that the job took a lot of time and effort with a fine paint brush. Truth is that I used a gold paint marker that Walmart sells in a two pack for like $3 or $4. They work great.

Best,
Rob

 

[LXCam]

Lol ^^%

That turned out great, nice job!

 

[bluebolt]

Nice work! I like the 4 trays built in for holding the buttons too.

 

[Joefriday]

Yes, the four trays are nice. I keep the various dies that I have in one tray and snaps, rivets, grommets, whatever I'm working with in the others.

Best,
Rob