Name Stamp Press Pics

[Darrin Sanders]

A few people wanted me to post some pics of my stamp press. It is made from 2 pieces of 8" channel iron 10" in length and 3/4" all thread rods with nuts on both sides of the channel iron to keep every thing in place. I doubled the nuts on the pressure sides for extra holding power. The stamp holder is just a little metal box with a set screw to keep the stamp from falling out. The thick piece of steel below the stamp is a full hard (no temper) piece of A-2 that has a near mirror finish. That keeps the under side of the blade from picking up dents and scratches when stamping. Hope this helps. Questions and comments welcome.


Darrin

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

Darrin, thanks for posting this, it is very helpful. I have been thinking about a press and this is very close to the ideas I had but much better. Thanks again!

 

[Darrin Sanders]

You're welcome Daniel, glad I could help.

 

[David Stifle]

That's nice, Darrin, simple and effective-just what I need. thanks for posting.

Dave

 

[woodzman]

Do you use this to mark the blade cold?

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Yes I use it on cold annealed steel. Its usually the last thing I do before H/T.

 

[Frank Niro]

A real sizeable piece of equipment Darrin. I'm sure it was something special to build. Frank

 

[ERIK KNIVES]

Sweet, Darrin,
Thanks for posting. If and when I break my set-up, I plan on a hydraulic press version. Yours looks effective and space-saving. How many knives do you think you have stamped with it? Have you broken or mushroomed any stamps?

 

[Darrin Sanders]

I've been using it about 2 years now. I don't know exactly how many stamped with it but I'm guessing somewhere between 125-150. The stamp still looks new. I believe by pressing with smooth even pressure it should last many years. Maybe someone who has had one for a longer period of time can chime in.