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Post by Leone on Jan 19, 2017 21:00:24 GMT
I know this probably sounds real outdated but I am really on a roll scrapbooking lately...doing a fantastic album of our around the world cruise from a year ago. I have a gorgeous new craft room since we moved this year and I am enjoying getting back into scrapbooking.
I am using a lot of brads which are not all that easy to find these days. But I want to start using up eyelets as I seem to have some in every color. But I dont want to use my big cropodile. On ebay, there are a lot of the ProvoCraft Silent Setters. Do they work? There are a lot for sale. I remember going to crops with everyone pounding. I will get one if they work...I bet Peas know...
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Post by papersilly on Jan 19, 2017 21:22:40 GMT
i've tried and had all kinds of eyelet setters. the spring action ones (Fiskars) were just stupid. the cropadile doesn't leave clean edges. the pneumatic ones had uneven pressure to fully attach the eyelets.
nothing beats the old fashioned one you hit with the little hammer. the edges come out much cleaner. i have the Making Memories ones with the removable/switchable tips hole making and eyelet setting tips.
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Post by artgirl1 on Jan 19, 2017 21:25:13 GMT
I managed a scrapbook store when these first came out. This was an under performing product and we returned a great many of them. The Making Memories Instant Setter (also on ebay) is a much better product. Mine is 10 years old and still going strong.
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Post by Linda on Jan 19, 2017 21:26:52 GMT
I do use my Big Bite for making the holes but I still like the hammer and setter for actually setting the eyelets
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Post by grammadee on Jan 19, 2017 21:59:29 GMT
I use the hand held crop o dial for eyelets, and it works well with the medium sized ones. For the little ones, nothing beats the MM hammer and setter tool.
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Post by Dreamsofnyssa on Jan 19, 2017 22:23:14 GMT
I used the Silent Setter. From what I remember, I really liked it.
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Post by Leone on Jan 19, 2017 22:26:14 GMT
Thanks for the info, i suspected the silent one was too good thing be true and there are so many of them on ebay. Ill go with the Making Memories..,that was one of my favorite companies...oh, to bring back the good old days! When I moved across country, I must have thrown out my old set.
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Post by natlhol on Jan 20, 2017 0:42:03 GMT
When I was a GS leader at the Junior level, we made bracelets from eyelets.  We strung them (just like they come out of the package) onto beading wire and attached a clasp. You couldn't tell they were eyelets. Really! One of my favorites was done in black and gold with just a few silver eyelets. Really cool. (I'm sharing this in case someone has a ton of eyelets and is looking for a way to use them up.  ) |
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Post by mamakoala on Jan 20, 2017 2:50:06 GMT
another vote for MM eyelet set--i still have mine. Now, to find a good source for cheap eyelets in many colors!!!
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Post by Loydene on Jan 20, 2017 4:29:01 GMT
I always like the "thumper" ones -- I think they were by Fiskars - put one end in the eyelet, pull up on the other end, a spring created the tension for a force on the release -- they weren't silent, but they were quieter than hammers. Then the cropadile came out ...
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Post by jameynz on Jan 20, 2017 5:13:20 GMT
I prefer my hammer and tool with the changeable tips.
Then my cropadile
I have used the silent setter springy thingy - but thought it was pretty crap
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Post by Dreamsofnyssa on Jan 20, 2017 5:30:30 GMT
I always like the "thumper" ones -- I think they were by Fiskars - put one end in the eyelet, pull up on the other end, a spring created the tension for a force on the release -- they weren't silent, but they were quieter than hammers. Then the cropadile came out ... This is what the Silent Setter is like. Now I am wondering if that is what I really had. I need to go and look. |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Jan 20, 2017 5:48:26 GMT
I used to have a Silent Setter. I remember it came with soft metal eyelets since it didn't work well with regular ones. The Making Memories tool was better. I really miss that company. They made great tools and had good quality papers and embellishments.
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Post by FurryP on Jan 20, 2017 6:08:28 GMT
When I was a GS leader at the Junior level, we made bracelets from eyelets. We strung them (just like they come out of the package) onto beading wire and attached a clasp. You couldn't tell they were eyelets. Really! One of my favorites was done in black and gold with just a few silver eyelets. Really cool. (I'm sharing this in case someone has a ton of eyelets and is looking for a way to use them up. ) Can't hurt to try this! Thanks for posting. |
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Post by FurryP on Jan 20, 2017 6:12:23 GMT
I always like the "thumper" ones -- I think they were by Fiskars - put one end in the eyelet, pull up on the other end, a spring created the tension for a force on the release -- they weren't silent, but they were quieter than hammers. Then the cropadile came out ... I remember when people posted "tips" about doing it on a pillow for scrapping late at night, and you didn't want to wake up other family members. Supposedly the pillow muffled the sound.  |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jan 20, 2017 10:32:15 GMT
I have one, and yes, it definitely works.
But you have to have enough hand strength to push down on it to cut through the paper top make the hole, then enough hand strength to push down on the eyelet to set it.
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Post by scrapaddie on Jan 20, 2017 15:30:59 GMT
I do use the silent setter and even got a second one at a thrift store to keep in my crap bag. I like it. I even used it when I was teaching to make answer sheets for multiple choice question sheets. Mine has had a lot of use
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Post by scrapaddie on Jan 20, 2017 15:32:03 GMT
I have one, and yes, it definitely works. But you have to have enough hand strength to push down on it to cut through the paper top make the hole, then enough hand strength to push down on the eyelet to set it. Standing makes it easieru |
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 20, 2017 16:15:50 GMT
I've had this spring type set for years. I do warn DH when I use it, as it can be loud. link |
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Post by LisaDV on Jan 20, 2017 22:35:59 GMT
I don't know about the silent setter, but I like the idea of using up eyelets. I have SO many.
I use a hammer or my Big Bite, without any problems.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2017 23:37:09 GMT
My mom bought me the silent setter years ago and let me tell you--money well spent! I love mine. I've gotten rid of most of my eyelet collection so it doesn't get a ton of use nowadays but yes, it works!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2017 23:38:59 GMT
I always like the "thumper" ones -- I think they were by Fiskars - put one end in the eyelet, pull up on the other end, a spring created the tension for a force on the release -- they weren't silent, but they were quieter than hammers. Then the cropadile came out ... I remember when people posted "tips" about doing it on a pillow for scrapping late at night, and you didn't want to wake up other family members. Supposedly the pillow muffled the sound. Gosh that brings back of memories of trying to scrap late at night while my littles slept--it didn't work in my favor very much! |
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We strung them (just like they come out of the package) onto beading wire and attached a clasp. You couldn't tell they were eyelets. Really!
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