ajschroeder02

I LOVE the press! I use Die Cutters with it for bookmarks, coasters, and cow tags along with letter stamping. I have no trouble with 1/2" and up stamps... It's those little 3/8" and 1/4" buggars that are SO testy. I have no clue how to even begin to make a jig. I am a teacher full time LOL

This is the press: https://www.vevor.com/leather-cutting-machine-c_11164/260x150-mm-leather-cutting-machine-manual-embossing-machines-plastic-sheet-p_010859579101?adp=gmc&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=18120254856&ad_group=&ad_id=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_qG5BhDTARIsAA0UHSKdcI7n7Kmk31AQsMnJl3chPJFaTEOXaVdooo7mrnjh6zK5G0JFK_gaAom3EALw_wcB Link for stamps - https://tandyleather.com/collections/stamping-carving/products/easy-to-do-stamp-set-alphabet-6-mm My other one is a 3/8" version of these letters but I cannot find the actual link right now: https://www.amazon.com/OWDEN-Professional-Alphabet-Leathercraft-Leather/dp/B07CWMZQLS/ref=sr_1_10?crid=T4MHFLLRDD9D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hhUBJOScct8sGZZ_zRPg22RSwr-F5AbENa5DYaSTTatebOq7CyiGvITskyO9O3cbUgHV7pzsJpMdpD99zXFf7M0Uuym05KlgsJKKEYdZOmwQvHHhfakVvEcPgpld2NAq0_iW4hITKkzL9MQHbiSOJNk9Tl1neQkJGVc1VTmdUpcBP8_JljoW_CKQ9x1yNfWaMYciJK8L4VWgg5IUUR7Na_Q1gVgayWnLZMH2qtibjXg6cEj-Ox5XhjM1o4dA3HVMP5ZrFfQtqE-HbmT0TEaje_wGIrmZXGjBpuJkUJtpd38.Y8yAu1oieeeLkAznskCTGMXeCv9pvrvQHVfLz8ZEhfw&dib_tag=se&keywords=3%2F8"%2Balphabet%2Bleather%2Bstamp&qid=1730731918&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=3%2F8%2Balphabet%2Bleather%2Bstamp%2Carts-crafts%2C131&sr=1-10&th=1 I am just struggling with smaller size letters and keeping them straight and in a line.

Struggling here - 1/4" and 3/8" inch letter stamping may be the death of me. I want to get a T bar to use with my Vevor press so I can just line them up and they don't move when I press down. I have tried going from the center out, using a guideline, etc. No matter what I do the slightest movement causes letters to look so dang wonky I can't send the product out. I have the Tandy stamp guide too but it's difficult to use with my press. Tips and tricks or places to order the letter stamp holder and not break my bank are appreciated! Thanks!

I have the opportunity to purchase a Singer 20U33 machine from a neighbor. He thinks it will work for 6-7 oz leather projects. I am leery and have been told mixed things from other leatherworkers. What are you guys' thoughts? I don't plan to sew layers of leather together... Just around keycahins, bookmarks, etc. Likely will use mostly 5 oz leather. Thank you!! Amy