New Stamps

[Ocelot55]

Well, I bit the bullet and ordered some stamps from Paul at A&M. Fast communication. I was going to order a set of numbers from him 0-8, but each integer was $18, that's $144, and I had already spent $150 on two other stamps: "Jones" and "Hand Made."

I see that Brownells has numbers for a much lower cost. Does anyone know how well they work?
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2736 ... URES-1-16-

[SimeonTurner]

Those stamps work perfectly for numbering. I believe the 1/16 is the way to go...but it's been a long time since i ordered mine, so I can't remember which size they are.

[wdteipen]

I have a set of the 0-9 1/16" from Brownells and they work great, although it helps to grind the metal at the base of the numbers down so it only stamps the number and not the base.

[Ocelot55]

I got my stamps from Paul today, and am very excited. Are there any tips I should know in order to make clear deep impressions? I know better than to use a mallet.

[andrew]

it helps to put the stamp in a drill press for some shapes, others you'll have to come up with something else. I hate stamping, so I've gone to some pains to make it easier. I have a setup for applying a stamp to lots of different types of shapes. If you're interested I can pm you some photos of the setup.

[Ocelot55]

Andrew, I would love to dee your set up if you would care to share it.

[RadDavis]

I got my stamps from Paul today, and am very excited. Are there any tips I should know in order to make clear deep impressions? I know better than to use a mallet.

Hold the pipe in your left hand and the stamp in your right (vice versa if you're left handed). Place the stamp where you want to stamp. Roll it up onto its right edge with no pressure. Push it into the wood and rock it back and forth just slightly while rolling it across the stamping area from right to left. Lefties can figure out how to do it their way. I can't think backwards.

They don't need a ton of pressure to make a nice impression.

Rad

[Carlos]

I was surprised when I saw that done. I always thought that you had to tap it with a hammer to get a good impression. Now I know better.