- Can it make oval and rectangle buttons?
- Yes, but only with the matching moulds. It accepts oval 45x65mm and 65x90mm and rectangle 25x70mm, 40x60mm and 50x90mm moulds, which are separate from the 37mm round die.
- Does it need power or a compressor?
- No. It is a manual lever press, so it works anywhere without electricity or air.
- What button size does it make out of the box?
- 37mm (1.5-inch) round pin-back buttons. Other sizes and shapes require their own dies.
- Is it good for a small button business?
- Yes, for small batches. It is consistent once set up, but it makes one button at a time, so very high volume favors a pneumatic press.
- How hard is it to set up?
- Expect a learning curve. Die alignment and pressure adjustment take some trial runs before buttons seat cleanly.
- What is in the box?
- The B400 Pro press with the 37mm round die. Button parts and additional moulds are supplied separately.
- Where is the ChiButtons B400 Pro 37mm Button Maker cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $209.99, as of our latest check.