I am a beginner with snaps but I needed some nice ones for a Halloween costume - and I figured it wouldn't hurt to get a nice snap setter so I can also use it in the future. My gosh, I made the right choice. This handheld press is so simple to use, clearly very well made, and will definitely last for ages. It has a night heft to it, but remains lightweight - and the press mechanism doesn't take much strength to use, which is a big plus. And swappable dies? This baby is gonna be used for years to come for every conceivable purpose!