neron15210 10 Posted January 29, 2010 I think it's good press , but the thing is it comes with only one die (smallest one). When I get my first press , it came with small die and I was thinking to buy other 2 dies but...... Price was not so nice, so I ended up buying new press from Ebay with 3 dies and 900 grommets (different sizes) for $78.00 Just dies would cost me around $70.00 from local upholstery supply shop or $55.00 on Ebay. I rarely ever use small grommets (customers do not like them) I'm not badmouthing product , just trying to say it would be nice if US Cutter offer customer to chose which die they want with press. D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted January 29, 2010 I think it's good press , but the thing is it comes with only one die (smallest one). When I get my first press , it came with small die and I was thinking to buy other 2 dies but...... Price was not so nice, so I ended up buying new press from Ebay with 3 dies and 900 grommets (different sizes) for $78.00 Just dies would cost me around $70.00 from local upholstery supply shop or $55.00 on Ebay. I rarely ever use small grommets (customers do not like them) I'm not badmouthing product , just trying to say it would be nice if US Cutter offer customer to chose which die they want with press. D I am told that the larger die is coming. as for the smaller grommets..that's all I have used for 3 years and never a complaint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kenya Posted February 4, 2010 I received my grommet press from US Cutter yesterday. I have to say, it's a great press for the price. The grommets hold very nice & tight. It works very smooth. I told Howard that I decided to buy it after reading John's review. Thanks for the post John ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted February 4, 2010 I received my grommet press from US Cutter yesterday. I have to say, it's a great press for the price. The grommets hold very nice & tight. It works very smooth. I told Howard that I decided to buy it after reading John's review. Thanks for the post John ! john is kind like the Paul Harvey of the forum - Great stories and Great Pitchman that you believe in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted February 4, 2010 I received my grommet press from US Cutter yesterday. I have to say, it's a great press for the price. The grommets hold very nice & tight. It works very smooth. I told Howard that I decided to buy it after reading John's review. Thanks for the post John ! john is kind like the Paul Harvey of the forum - Great stories and Great Pitchman that you believe in LMAO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted February 4, 2010 Jen you know everyone loves John! To me he's like my older southern cousin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted February 4, 2010 Jen you know everyone loves John! To me he's like my older southern cousin I am very happy that you didn't say 'grand dad' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted February 4, 2010 your only a little older than me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#D-zine# 2 Posted February 4, 2010 The forums Paul Harvey... thats great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted February 18, 2010 got my press today - nice little press for the money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bugs 0 Posted March 1, 2010 Thanks guys! I just ordered mine. Can't wait to get it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted March 4, 2010 I ordered another one. The price between just 1000 grommets alone and the press with 1000 grommets was only $10. It don't take a genius to figure that one out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deth502 39 Posted March 4, 2010 Wow an estwing hammer with the HF kit. Isn't that like putting Goodrich tires on your Lamborghini? i just threw one in with my squeegee and app tape order, as well as a new blade holder. i too was befuddled at the fact that there were 2 sizes of grommets, but only one size die. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted March 4, 2010 I have been told that the other size dies are coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justcuttin 0 Posted March 8, 2010 I have an old button press from my AirForce days(i was a rigger)and was wondering if i could just buy the dies to do grommets or would the dies cost more than the press My press looks like the grommet press u talk about from uscutter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted March 8, 2010 I kinda doubt it...it would all depend on how the dies attach to your press. On the grommet press, the top die screws in (your threads would have to match) and the bottom die just slides into the press. But,like I said..if you bought the dies separate,and the grommets, it would probably cost more than the grommet press with the dies and grommets. Believe me, $45 shipped is a good deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justcuttin 0 Posted March 9, 2010 okay thanks I kinda figured that and some how i missed your earlier discussion about that guess i had tunnel vision anyway i will probably order one also i can definitely see the need for one.And thanks again these forums are awesome,It really makes this vinyl cuttin stuff interesting.Thanks to everyone on this forum i think i have a couple of jobs doing some window art. Ive only had my machine two weeks and I'm starting to get buisness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Truckntran 0 Posted March 22, 2010 Just out of curiosity does anyone know the brand name on the box when you get this grommet machine? I just picked up a machine off sign warehouse's clearance shelf and it is a "Ding-tec" machine, comes with three die sets. It'd be nice if parts interchanges with the US Cutter machine, I could have one set up for each size that way.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted March 22, 2010 It just comes in a regular shipping box..the only name I see on the machine is in Chinese, which I don't read yet. That being said, I've had 4 different presses and have yet to see any that had interchangable parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wasatchcars 0 Posted March 22, 2010 For the money you cant go wrong with this press I bought 4 of them just for the grommets. But I do have a question I use it 99% of the time on coroplast and use them as self cutting but the final product is more crushed than clean looking they are not loose nice and tight but don't really look that good. Is coroplast to thick? or is that just the way these grommets are? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 22, 2010 I would think any PRESS would crush the coroplast when crimping the grommets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wasatchcars 0 Posted March 22, 2010 Its not the coroplast that looks crushed its the grommet. Sort of like the grommet was hammered in with no dies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted March 22, 2010 yes, it will crush the coroplast. I've done hundreds without a single complaint from customers though.They love the grommet in the corners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john! 1 Posted March 28, 2010 Hey John, How is this press holding up as of lately? Really looking to buy one like tonight since i want to get into banners. I know it says not compatible with any other grommets but what if i buy the press, run out of grommets and USC shuts down, am i screwed? There isn't ANY other grommets that will fit? Also, are the grommets self piercing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted March 28, 2010 It is holding up fine! The grommets are self-piercing. I was concerned about the future availability of grommets too, so I was gonna order 1000 more. Then I got to thinking...for only $10 more, I could order another PRESS with 1000 grommets. So now I have 2 presses and enough grommets to last me probably a few years. Anyway, you're gonna pay around the same price JUST for 1000 grommets most places. So if you can't get grommets in the future to fit this one, you're really not out any money. It's like buying the grommets and getting a free press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites