Blade Stamp

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Tried a 6 ton press and was unable to press the monkey into the blade far enough so I got a big hammer:-) Next, I will be welding up an "I" beam press frame with a 20 ton bottle jack and a fixture to prevent the stamp from twisting. I think the fixture will be key to overcoming the asymmetric surface area of the stamp and its tendency to torque toward the "B" side of the stamp. Let me know if you have any suggestions so I can stop monkeying around with this stamping process.

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Bottoming Blocks with various shims for different blade thicknesses. Two same height blocks on both sides of your knife will keep the stamp from going in too far on one side.

This is just a suggestion, I am sure others here have a better trick up their sleeves.
 
I suspect you're always going to have problems because the stamp is so tall on one end and so narrow on the other. Maybe if the monkey icon was in the middle it would be easier to stamp evenly? Just thinking out loud...
 
Just being nosy; what made you decide on a stamp versus etching your logo?

David Sharp
Sharpwerks
 
Not nosy at all. I like to be as independent as possible and now the laser etch is cut out of the loop. I like the "old skool" nature of the stamp vs etching. Etching is complicated compared to applying pressure to a stamp - i like simple.

David66 said:
Just being nosy; what made you decide on a stamp versus etching your logo?

David Sharp
Sharpwerks
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I too had this trouble when I first started pressing my stamp in. The stamp needs to be held rigid and the base needs to have some play so it can level out as you apply pressure. The 6 ton jack may be part of the problem too. I have a 12 ton and its just right for me. If you dont understand what I'm saying let me know and I'll try to clarify it.
 
I tried stamping for a while but I decided that etching was simpler and had better results for me. Esp with your design, An etcher can be made with a small battery charger from a cordless phone or something like it. Stencils can be had from ernie G. for cheap money(I can't think of Ernies name right now). Good luch either way.
 
darrin sanders said:
I too had this trouble when I first started pressing my stamp in. The stamp needs to be held rigid and the base needs to have some play so it can level out as you apply pressure. The 6 ton jack may be part of the problem too. I have a 12 ton and its just right for me. If you dont understand what I'm saying let me know and I'll try to clarify it.
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Thanks for the advice. I understand, despite my partial lobotomy at Quantico:-)
 
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