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FLEX2000

BUTTON MACHINE

USER MANUAL

button machines • button parts • custom but

tons

MULTI-SIZE

BUT

TON

PRESS

Summary of Contents for FLEX2000

Page 1: ...FLEX2000 BUTTON MACHINE USER MANUAL button machines button parts custom buttons MULTI SIZE BUTTON PRESS ...

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Page 3: ...DIE TABLE TOP VIEW SHALLOW PICKUP DIE DEEP PICKUP DIE Insert Button Shell Left Side Insert Pinback Right Side CRIMP DIE HANDLE ANATOMY OF YOUR FLEX2000 ...

Page 4: ... Insert Ring for some of the add on sizes Every button size requires it s own DIE SET shallow pickup die deep pickup die and crimp die Be sure to keep your die sets organized and use parts supplies of the same size TO MAKE A BUTTON YOU WILL NEED 3 Pinback button making parts 2c 2a 2b 1 ...

Page 5: ...mp top die firmly and pull down The pin holding it in place will slide out of the button press B Replacing the dies B1 First replace the crimp top die by sliding the post back into the button press B2 Slot the pickup dies into the holes on either side of the die table Make sure the shallow die is on the right and the deep die is on the left Make sure that The small post on either side of the die t...

Page 6: ...e and traction and will work better than harder surfaces like glass 2 Center the corresponding size rotary cutter on top your sheet of artwork and line up the blade with the edge of your printed artwork 3 Push down and apply even pressure on the handle and rotate to rotate the blade 360 to cut out your artwork HANDLE SIDE VIEW BOTTOM VIEW BLADE TOP VIEW ROTATE HANDLE ...

Page 7: ...able and that the matching top crimp die has been slotted into place Match your button parts to the die set you are using If you are using the 2 25 die set insert the plastic insert ring into the deep pick up die before you begin MAKING A BUTTON 1 Set up the button maker so that the die table is facing you The shallow pick up die should be on the left side and the deep pick up die should be on the...

Page 8: ...pin is aligned the same way as your artwork The hook and pin side of the back should be facing down 1 Get Your Button Parts Ready PLASTIC INSERT RING 2 25 only MYLAR ARTWORK SHELL SHALLOW PICK UP DIE DEEP PICK UP DIE INSERT PINNED BACK PIN SIDE DOWN If you are making 2 25 buttons the white plastic insert ring must be placed in the deep pickup die before the pinned back For best results use the pos...

Page 9: ...nder the press The die should align with the crimp die top 2b With the die table facing you pull the handle down towards you You will note with the first press that you feel the die depress as it picks up your button No force is necessary just pull the handle down as far as it goes 2 Pressing the button step 1 SLIDE PULL 2a 2b ...

Page 10: ... with your pinned back in it is centered under the press The die should align with the crimp die top 3b Pull the handle down towards you like before It will not pull down as far as it did during the first pressing SLIDE PULL 4 Slide the die table back to the left and remove your finished button AND ENJOY ...

Page 11: ...of other tips and ideas at Try making buttons out of different materials You can set up multiple buttons on one 8 5 x 11 size sheet using the downloadable templates Printed Artwork Patterned Paper Pictures from magazines or books Even some fabrics Use the outer line on the template as a guide to cut out your artwork ...

Page 12: ...ign knowledge No problem Design your own buttons online It s Easy thebuttonguy net Got a question about button making Stay Connected PeoplePowerPress org PeoplePowerPress net PeoplePowerPress PeoplePowerPress peoplepwrpress peoplepowerpress People Power Press 1 for Button Making CUSTOM BUTTONS AND MERCH BUTTON MACHINES SALES AND RENTALS DIY SUPPLIES CUSTOM PACKAGING DESIGN SERVICES EVENTS button_g...

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