Professional button covering machine for furniture upholstery and auto upholstering.
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Osborne Hand Button Machine ---$128.00 Compare at $155 or more. This Osborne (or the identical Handy) button maker is the machine most furniture, auto, and marine upholsterers use. Accepts all size Osborne and Handy dies. (We only carry the most used #22 and #30) Heavy duty iron press. (I used mine for over 20 years-Ken) Can be bolted or screwed to a workbench or 2x6 piece of lumber
for portability. We ship 2-3 day Priority Mail. See bottom of this page for how to make and install buttons.
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Button Making Accesories #22 2pc die and cutter set 1 gross (144) #22 wire eye button molds #30 2pc die and cutter set 1 gross #30 wire eye button molds 14" Button Needle 1/2 lb. Nylon button and tufting twine.
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| Osborne Hand Button Machine | $128.00 |  |
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| #22 2pc die and cutter set | $40.00 | |
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| 1 gross #22 wire large eye button molds-rust resistant | $11.00 | |
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| 1 gross #22 wire small eye button molds-rust resistant | $11.00 | |
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| #30 2pc die and cutter set | $43.00 | |
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| 1 gross (makes 144) #30 wire large eye button molds-rust resistant | $11.00 | |
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| 1 gross (makes 144) #30 wire small eye button molds-rust resistant | $11.00 | |
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| Button twine, 1/2lb. spool | $12 | |
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| 14" Button Needle | $5.00 | |
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US locations, may take 2 boxes depending on size of order.). Air to Canada and Mexico requires 2 boxes (aprox. $50 total) other countries 2 boxes (aprox. $80 total).
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This is the Osborne
No.1 hand button covering machine. It can be bolted or screwed to a
table or heavy board.
1. A cutter (usually included in die sets) and wood block are used to stamp out a round piece of material to the exact size of the die. Several pieces can be cut at the same time by folding over a strip of fabric.
2. Shell (cap) and material are pushed into top die. Make sure you have the correct side facing into the die. A dowel is used to push the cap and material all the way into the movable die.
3. The button back ( the piece with the wire eye) is placed in the bottom die.
4. Top die is placed on top of bottom die.
5. Machine handle is pulled down, locking shell and button back together.
6. Remove completed button.
7. Pull on eye and cap to be sure they will stay together.
TROUBLESHOOTING BUTTON PROBLEMS
Fabric cut: 1. See that clinching die is smooth and free of nicks and broken edges. Remove nicks with emery cloth. Replace badly broken dies. 2. Use soft shell.
Plastic or vinyl cut: 1. Try above solutions. 2. Reduce friction by lubricating dies with light weight oil or silicone spray. 3. Warm material to create more "give".
Buttons come apart- thin material: 1. Add more pressure to covering machine. 2. Use thin material die. 3. Use two layers of material
Buttons come apart- regular material: 1. Add more pressure to covering machine. 2. Use regular material die. 3. Be sure springs on bottom dies are not packed with lint.
Buttons come apart- heavy material: 1. Add more pressure to covering machine. 2. Use heavy material die. 3. Some materials can be flattened without changing their appearance by pounding with a mallet or hammer.
Material is "bunched up" where shell meets back: 1. Use larger die 2. Some materials can be flattened (reducing bulk) without changing their appearance by pounding with a mallet or hammer. Try this before cutting. *******************************************************************************
How To Install Buttons
Safety is very important when installing buttons. Never push or pull the button needle towards your face. Be aware of where the needle is coming through so it doesn't go into your hand. The needle and twine often get hung up some in the filling and require a little pushing or tugging.
Use marking chalk, tacks,
or pins with plastic heads to mark where your needle is to enter and exit
pillows and cushions. String the wire eye on the button then put both ends
of the button twine trough the needle eye. We often use an 14" needle
when installing into the backs of furniture. Use strong nylon twine. Run
the button needle through to the other side.
String another button on
the left hand twine. Tie a slip knot and snug down as deep as you want
it. If you are installing several buttons snug them down all at the same
time so they are of equal depth. If you are installing through the back
of a piece of furniture don't use a second button but rather tie the slip
knot then slide in a wad of cotton or Dacron and then cinch down.
Next, tie the twine once
and cinch down, then again to leave a tight knot.
Go once around the button
to the left with the left hand twine piece and bring the two ends close
together. Then snip off the excess and tuck under the button with your
shears.
Here's another way to install
buttons on pillows and cushions. After pulling the twine through tie a
knot near the end of the left hand string then make a slip knot and snug
it tight against the knot. Pull to the proper depth. "Yikes!"
You say, "I only have one string now how can I tie off the button?"
Make a loop, circle the
button eye to the right and make a second loop through the first one. Cinch
down the first loop come round to make another loop and cinch down, then
go around and pull the loose end through tight. You only have one string
to cut. It's much less bulky especially with certain fabrics.
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On some benches and boat seats it is unnecessary to use a slip knot. Simply staple both strings to the board after going through the predrilled holes. Staple with the twine going one direction then fold back and staple again so it can't slip out.
Some antiques require nail buttons. You can make a nail button by cutting out the wire eye, making a starter hole and inserting a #12 or #16 tack through the hole. Place a small piece piece of cardboard over the tack head before making the button.
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