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1st September 2018, 12:38 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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Craftool Co USA leatherwor stamps
Hi all. I have just picked up a group of Craftool leatherwork tools. I was looking for the decorating punches which I want to use on wood turnings etc to do embellishment.
Among the stuff I got were some square stamps. Mostly animals. But I may be missing part of the tool to hold them when hit. Or maybe an arbor type press. I have a handle I think may be it but it is a loose fit so I want to be sure first before doing damage.
I've done the googling but can only find some of the stamps and no info on how to use them.
Anyone out there help with info or missing part.
Photos later if needed.
Any help or info greatly appreciated.
Lyle
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1st September 2018, 04:18 PM #2China
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1st September 2018, 04:25 PM #3GOLD MEMBER
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Got a couple. But will have to post/upload on Monday sorry. They are too big to load.
I think I'll try to find a leatherwork group near me to learn some basics.
Lyle.
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3rd September 2018, 04:35 PM #5China
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Yes that is the correct handle, fits in the hole on the back spring loaded ball grips so it does not fall off, you strike it with a non metallic hammer just like any other leather punch or you can use it in a press with the appropriate adapter
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3rd September 2018, 05:07 PM #6GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks China. But that handle doesn't hold the stamp. It's loose. But I can't see any wear in either stamp body or handle. I will check the detent ball.
Were or are there different sizes of handles or stamps that you know of.
Thanks for your reply.
Lyle.
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4th September 2018, 01:53 AM #7
Have a look through here Lyle.
https://www.tandyleather.com.au/en/c...leather-stamps
There's a 'how to' video on the first page
The handle you have is probably for the mini stamps
You need this one
https://www.tandyleather.com.au/en/p...n-stamp-handleThose were the droids I was looking for.
https://autoblastgates.com.au
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4th September 2018, 05:40 PM #8GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks for those links.
Exactly what I needed.
Now how abut where I can get classes in leatherwork in or near Newcastle. ???
Lyle
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4th September 2018, 06:12 PM #9China
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I cant' speak for Newcastle, i Adelaide there is no such thing as a leather work course, 5 years ago things were quite different the leather work craze/fashion has virtually disintegrated in Australia, there are only the original stalwarts still around, just ask any one who sells leather work supplies.there are some good tutorials on YouTubeI checked my set the shank tat fist in the stamp is appr. 8.4 mm the stamps are appr. 15.4-5 mm, I believe you can purchase the shank separately from any Tandy dealer
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4th September 2018, 06:15 PM #10GOLD MEMBER
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Yep that is what I am coming to realise.
Lost skills. Sad to see.
Thanks.
Lyle
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4th September 2018, 06:23 PM #11China
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Posted on top of each other I have added to my post
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4th September 2018, 07:29 PM #12
Plenty of people doing leatherwork. You don't need sit down classes, although there are quite a few in Sydney. You have Youtube. Just do a Youtube search for leatherwork, 1000s of how to videos. Tandy Leather has a series of how tos as does Springfield leather in the US.
Those were the droids I was looking for.
https://autoblastgates.com.au
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4th September 2018, 07:35 PM #13GOLD MEMBER
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Yep. Been utubing.
I'm going to check my stamp handle and stamps sizes and get the right handle and maybe the heavy duty collar too.
I have a friend in the usa who might be able to help locate and post for me.
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4th September 2018, 11:14 PM #14
The Tandy Leather I linked to is in Sydney. They do mail order
Those were the droids I was looking for.
https://autoblastgates.com.au
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5th September 2018, 04:59 PM #15GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks for that. I thought initially they were USA. Just spoke to a nice lass and she was excellently helpful.
Been youtubing like crazy. and got a heap of info. Now I'll get some gear and have a go as they say.
Lyle.
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