Button Maker Machine Multiple Sizes, Pin Maker Machine 1+1.25+2.25 inch, Interchangeable Button-Models Badge Button Press Machine with 300 Sets 25+32+58mm Button Maker Supplies&Circle Cutter

I was on the fence about buying this initially, but it was a fun weekend craft project for me and my son! He made dozens of buttons with ease. As long as he was standing on a chair (above the maker) he could have enough leverage to use it (he's 6yo). Lots of fun. Created lots of memories (and buttons)!!Great gift maker for friends and family. I loved that I was able to get 2 different size buttons included, and lots of supplies!!!! Works perfectly!

This button maker holds up after repeated use. I was worried about it breaking because it is plastic and a lot of pressure is needed, but it has worked beautifully. One tip on using it is to be sure that you have only one Mylar plastic on the button, because sometimes they stick together and you have two and the buttons don’t come out right. As soon as we figured this out we were able to crank out button, no problem. This is very good value for the money.

I read a lot of reviews for this machine that made me nervous to buy; I previously had access to a pretty high end machine but couldn't really afford that price range, and was a bit disappointed that the "affordable" options are still close to a hundred dollars. After using this machine for a couple hours, I feel okay about keeping it. It definitely feels flimsier than a high end machine, and after not even finishing the buttons it comes with, the die is starting to stick a little. I can see why some folks have it break very easily on them because those parts, particularly the plastic pegs that line up the die, feel like they could snap if it was misaligned very easily. I will also say that it's definitely NOT compatible with metal backings; one of the customer questions asked this so I was hoping I could use some button parts I already had, but it definitely does not work. The cutters it comes with are extremely low quality as well so I will probably be getting something else for that; they have exposed blades and are not very safe. On the plus side, I feel like the buttons it produces are pretty nice and there is a low error rate; I think something important to keep in mind is that you want to be using the thinnest possible paper for the buttons. If you are using thicker paper it may be why you have so many failed buttons. I use typical weight printer paper or magazine paper, nothing thicker than that.I think if you are wanting to make buttons for a hobby or one time event, this is a totally fine machine to use. If you want to make them for business, you should invest in a higher end machine, since it's definitely worth it. Plus, your hands will thank you; this one is not that easy on the wrist, and I really wouldn't recommend making more than 50 buttons a day on it.

DO NOT PURCHASE IF YOU PLAN TO SELL PINS FROM THIS MACHINE. YOU WILL BE DEVASTATED AND AT LOSS LIKE ME AFTER MONTHS OF HARD WORK.To make a long story short, if you want a long-lasting machine that doesn't randomly break on you, injure you and negatively affect your business PLEASE INVEST IN A PROFESSIONAL MACHINE, NOT THIS ONE.Long Story: I've been through THREE machines. Each one has its own unique defects and doesn't work properly. I make unique designs and sell them at pop-up events. All of it is now at loss because of these poor quality machines.First Machine:The first has a handle about to snap and break because it takes a LOT of force to correctly make a pin. Turns out? EVERY pin that came from this machine has the back plastic piece fall off. I ordered a second thinking well maybe I did something wrong. Had to issue replacements to my customers.Machine 2:seems to work okay, I got about 80 pins out of this machine until *SNAP!!!* *Blood everywhere* because THE HANDLE ABRUPTLY SNAPPED WITHOUT WARNING. On the morning of an important sale event. Lost lots of $$$ and my pride that day.Machine 3: Replacement for No. 2. Seems to work fine, until after hundreds of pins made and sales I start getting messages from customers that the front fell off. Guess what? EVERY PIN MADE IS DEFECTIVE. My once successful business is now suddenly in jeopardy because I mistakenly trusted this company.LOTS OF $$$ LOST, WASTED TIME AND EFFORT AND NEGATIVELY IMPACTED MY BUSINESS.SOLUTION: DONT EVER PURCHASE ONE OF THESE CHEAP MACHINES. I instead have ordered a high-quality machine from American Button Machines and have to issue replacements to all of my customers if I want to continue.

Very nice and sturdy. This one is actually very easy to setup and start pumping them out.

The media could not be loaded. Why did you pick this product vs others?:So far its a five stars product. Instructions to put it together very vague and watched videos to figure out how to put it together. No big a deal took an extra maybe 3 minutes. I had some trial and error. But overall easy to use. The clear plastic is very thin and it is very easy to put more than one if you don’t separate them. If its too thick the machine will not be able to crimp them together or it will fall apart. I can use this machine with one hand. Excessive force is not needed. If its not going in easy something is not aligned.