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Why are button presses so expensive? I want to make my own buttons, but the machines are out of my price range. There are some for sale on eBay for $70-80, does anyone have any experience with these?

>> No.1166466

>>1166465
Because good ones are made from tool steel and the plates are milled from tool steel. If you have a milling machine, go for it.

>> No.1166487

>>1166465
Have you tried asking your parents to increase your allowance? Maybe mow some lawns to earn the extra cash.

>> No.1166492

Really joe even with the wife and 3 kids?

>> No.1166753

>>1166465
"Buttons". you should sell your E as powder people trust it more that way.

>> No.1166831

>>1166465
>Why are button presses so expensive?
you get what you pay for

best compromise, buy a hand one, make a lever on a base to apply the force

>> No.1167112

>>1166465
>$70
>out of price range

jfc a similar setup made for a shop press would be like $200

$70 is not unreasonable, it does look kind of flimsy though.