Stamping Question

Milt

Milt

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I am considering a stamp from Everstamp. They sell a holder (the EH6) which goes for $195. It is designed to be struck with a hammer. It looks well made, and should work well. I have looked at the thread about the hydraulic arbor press method, and have also looked at those smaller table top presses that you strike while keeping pressure on the handle.

Has anyone used the stamp holder from Everstamp, and if so what have your results been? Which method do you prefer?

Milt
 
I use the holder. It's machined to be perfectly 90 degrees with the stamp. But, I place the holder and the stamp in my arbor press and strike the top of the arbor with a dead blow hammer about 5 to ten times. You only get one shot, there's no re-aligning once you release pressure.
 
It will work well with pocket knives, but not straight knives. You need to design your own holder for it. I would recommend pressing the stamp in instead of hammer. This way you will achieve a even stamp. I have one setup in my shop so take a peak. The bottle jack press is what I use here and its a 12 ton press. Every stamp come out great. It will be one of the best things you will get for the shop. No guesswork in using this holder. But you will need to practice on some scrap to get the hang of it. The thickness of the steel will determined the amount of pressure. But when you get started you will figure it out. :)

Terry

Here is my holder that I designed myself.

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Stamp impression acceptable on any knife. Also, with this holder I can stamp pocket knives and fixed blades. Believe me, its the way to go.
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I just use the cheapo 10 ton from Harbor Freight. Right now I just have it sitting on the floor when I stamp (yea, I know, real professional) but in my new shop I'll have it mounted to the bench.
 
I stopped at Northern Tool today, while on a trip, and they have that same press for $149. I may just stop on my way home tomorrow and pick it up.

Milt
 
I use an Evers stamp without the hold. Back in the day money was tight so I only bought the stamp and had a learning curve. I first tried to just strike the stamp with a hammer on unheated knives. It worked for a few, but my stamp mushroomed and was ruined after just a few stampings.

It occurred to me to spot heat the area to be stamped cherry red with a torch prior to striking. Since then the same stamp has been used for hundreds of knives for over 20 years.

Instead of using the holder, I simply clamp the stamp in a pair of vise grips. Heat n Stamp, and the knife is good to go onto the next step of work.

Be aware that with this method you only get one chance to get it right and correcting problems can be done, but with some difficulty. Practice on some scrap pieces before striking your name on that favorite piece. Be sure the stamp is level and in the precise spot, and strike moderately since the metal is soft from heating.
 
I use the evers stamp and holder in a H/F 12 ton hydraulic press. works great and easy to do.
Stan
 
"It occurred to me to spot heat the area to be stamped cherry red with a torch prior to striking. Since then the same stamp has been used for hundreds of knives for over 20 years."
Any reason not to do the stamp prior to hardining?
 
AK Knives said:
"It occurred to me to spot heat the area to be stamped cherry red with a torch prior to striking. Since then the same stamp has been used for hundreds of knives for over 20 years."
Any reason not to do the stamp prior to hardining?
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You pretty much have to stamp pre-HT unless your really confident about the spot softening.
 
James_Terrio said:
Very nice Terry, but how did you hold the stamp to stamp your name on the stamp holder?!?! :D
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I unscrewed the faceplate off the holder and just like you see illustrated and place it flat underneath the stamp and pressed it in. Just like I would a knife. Here a photo of the press. And I want to mention I got my stamp from Ever as well good people to deal with. I have 3 stamps to date. I am ordering another stamp that will be in script. I hope this answers your question concerning this issue. And thanks for your post about my holder. I also want to point out that I do my stamp pressing before heat treating and temping the blade. As you can see it works for me.
:)

Terry

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