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Old 2017-05-03, 8:36am
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Default Best crunch press?

I'm looking to buy a crunch press and was hoping for some recommendations for the most versatile/best option. Thanks!
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Old 2017-05-03, 9:17pm
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I like the Zoozis dual crunch.

Though admittedly i use it more as a bead roller for nice olive shapes than a crunch!
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Old 2017-05-03, 9:51pm
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Cattwalk. I have the extra long and extra wide. Luv em both!

http://www.cattwalk.com/crunches.htm
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Old 2017-05-04, 11:44am
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Thanks, Nicole and Lorraine! Do you need the base for the cattwalk crunches, Lorraine? I see they recommend the base and on the smaller crunches but I don't see that recommendation on the larger presses.
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Not really.. but you can DIY with a small bench vise from harbor freight or anything else you can rig up yourself if you need to keep the base
more secure. The one below is VERY reasonable! I LUV HARBOR FREIGHT.

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch...ise-30999.html

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Old 2017-05-11, 8:04am
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Thanks, Lorraine!
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Old 2017-05-11, 1:21pm
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Old 2017-05-15, 4:31pm
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I love Corina's! http://www.corinabeads.com/pages/squeezepresses.php
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Old 2017-05-17, 6:40am
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I have 2 of Corina's squeeze presses and I love them!
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Old 2017-05-17, 5:19pm
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I was leaning towards Corina's since I love every tool of hers I own! Thanks for the nudge! I can probably only get one right now...which size is more versatile?
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