El Paso

Mine is a Palmgren 1 ton Arbor Press that holds the stamps with a magnet. When we broke the magnet, had to order industrial strength online. Otherwise, I'm very satisfied with the Palmgren. I think a lot of people use the Harbor Frieght press and I've seen mixed reviews, so I don't know how well it works. My cased leather works best when it is on the wet side. Just a little tip. If you want to compare, take a look at the Palmgren.

Thanks to your info I did finally find another Kyoshin oo7. I had to bid on it and it cost me dearly, but it is now mine. Thank you.

Thank you very much. I found the 2012 Kyoshin elle catalog on the internet, and this stamp is no longer in production. They sure do have a lot of stuff. I have bought several items from Simon and the service is great and the shipping always included. I'll get in touch with him and ask if he has any ideas. Thanks again. Will talk to you again.

You are absolutely right, and please excuse me for taking so long to reply and thank you. The seller identified it as an 006. I wonder if I'll have better luck finding it now. How do I order from these people? Are they located in Japan? I've had very good luck doing business with Japanese sellers. Thanks again, and I'll keep a better eye on the posts from now on.

I'm just having fun posting the picture all over the place. Seller said OK.

I got in touch with the seller and got his permission to use the picture. Now will attempt to upload. Thanks for the info.

I already emailed him and he has no problem with my uploading the picture. Thanks. I already emailed him and he has no problem with my uploading the picture. Thanks. I'm not sure but sounds right. This is a vintage stamp, pre 1970. Will let you know what happens after I post the picture.

I missed out on this stamp when it was on auction. It must be rare because I've scoured the internet for another and can't find one. It is six sided with a decorative edge and six petal flower in the center. Is there anyone out there who is an ELLE stamp collector or who knows where I can find one? I have a special book cover project in mind for this one. Would send a picture, but I'm not sure that is legal since the only one was on the seller's auction.

My small board arrived and it is a perfect fit. I do have larger poly boards in my kitchen, but this is perfect for machine stamping which uses just a small space. For hand stamping, I bought a 1/2 inch marble board (about 15" x 10 ") from a kitchen items seller on eBay. It has six button feet and works very well. Not as expensive as granite, and a reasonable shipping cost.

I have no idea, sorry. If you had the right size handle, or put holes and bolts in the ram, it would probably work, but I haven't tried it myself.

I am waiting for the small Tandy poly board, which will be a perfect fit. I don't know how you guys always seem able to find things like steel plate. I wouldn't know where to begin looking.

Hi Chancey, I got an email that I had a message and replied to it like a regular email. I'm not sure you got it so will repeat here. I am using veg tan and have tried both casing methods, the damp sponge and soaking in distilled water. My practice leather is very heavy, about 9 ounces. I think when I get the press bolted down to the worktable it will work ok. I do have a marble cutting board with feet under it, but am not concerned with the table as it is not the one we use for eating dinner. I already have a vise attached to this one. I really appreciate your help. I wil check with the nursery about some granite. The press will be for 3-D stamps, but I have many small ones that have handles too slim for the press, so will still need to hand stamp. I could use some advice about casing as I'm never sure I got it right. Have many books written by the "old masters" of leather craft and have followed those instructions. If you have any special tips, I'm here to learn.

At my age I need a muscle machine to do almost everything. My dearly beloved is a photographer, not a leather worker, so I will do this myself. He does have the muscle for it though. I have all kinds of tools and have been practicing hand stamping for several weeks. Even a two pound Osborne hammer doesn't do the job. As for the table, it's an old dining room table sitting on a rug, which is part of the problem. We have limitied space in our house so I'm coping by getting the machine. And, as far as my name goes, my grandchildren have two grandmothers with the same first name, so I'm grandma El Paso. My name is Ann, and thanks for your message.

Happy to be here. I have lots to learn.