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Hi all, I've been lurking for a bit and this is my first post- I know there is a lot of info below, but I could really use some guidance regarding hot stamping machines. To get it out of the way early, I'm not especially interested in buying used/ off ebay. (frankly because I don't know exactly what to look for, and am concerned about not getting the right thing/getting ripped off, and this is my first real "big" equipment purchase and ebay feels risky for my first bigger investment) I'm a pretty small business so ideally it would be nice to start with something moderately priced (that is still good quality) before I invest thousands on something super fancy or top of the line- but I'm just worried I might spend hundred on a hunk of junk and that I might not even get it to function in the way I need, because to be honest I'm not sure exactly what I should be buying. For background, I'm in the business of making softcover leather books. Typically with upholstery weight leather, in the 2.3-3.5 oz ballpark, but in the future would like to expand into products with slightly heavier 4-5 oz weights (but the leather I use now definitely needs heat to set a stamp, pressure stamping doesn't work on what I use). I do a lot of personalization and have been using a handheld burner tool thus far, but I need to upgrade to something a bit more professional that can get the job done faster and cleaner. I'd need a machine with a type setter/holder, or equivalent, and a set (or a few) of type. (Goudy Light or Times New Roman, or similar, ideally)For now I only need one row of type, but it would be nice if down the road it had the capability to do multi line. Foiling would be a nice future option as well, but it's definitely not absolutely necessary that the machine be set up for it as all my current stamping is blind debossing anyway (and I could always just lay the foil down flat on the piece, I dont *need* the whole roll feed set up, right?) So I've tried doing a bit of research, and kingsley and kwik print machines seem like *the* thing here in the US, and as I understand it kingsleys are no longer made? but kwik prints are, but the thing is, Kwikprints website was supposedly hacked, and I had a heck of a time getting in touch with anybody online (I'm not one for phone calls, and I'd like to get some info in writing, and eventually found them on FB) I did email with someone named Jay, but he sent a somewhat general email and didn't follow up with more info about the models he suggested, and didn't reply when I asked more questions. So I really have no idea if this company is legit anymore. Not sure how I would even go about buying securely since their website is "down". Doing a transaction over the phone just doesn't seem secure. Anyways, that was 6 months ago, and in the time since I've found Tandy also has a hot stamping machine, but I'm unclear what kind of type would work or be available to go with it- I could find any of the machines accessories on Tandys website. I also found kwikprint machines on talas for a pretty penny. Talas has it set up as "build your machine" type of thing for Kwik prints with all the accessories separately, and even still I'm not sure what all I would really need, and it seems pretty expensive to do it this way. I've also found plenty of these kinds of machines on amazon, Asian supplier websites, and a few other sites, but for most of them it's unclear what kind of typesetter and sets of type I would need/could use with these random "off brand" machines. I've heard some type only works with some machines, and I'm sure not all holders work with all machines either, etc. Also, some type sets I *have* found seems like they comes with just one of each letter, which seems a little silly. Is this normal and people buy multiple sets of the same type, or can you buy sets of type anywhere with multiples of the more popular letters (you know, like if someone wants "Sally" on their item, I'm gonna need two L's, ya know?) I'm feeling really over my head in this search, and I need help! Any info or guidance in any form would be greatly appreciated.

Hello! We are a small leather goods manufacturer and we are consolidating our machine inventory! We have several industrial machines available. All machines are in used, working condition and are sold as-is. They have all been in use in a production facility most recently in December 2018. Please DM me if you would like more information in regard to pricing and photos. Please make an offer! If you are in the Twin Cities area, we would be happy to coordinate a showing for you. Please arrange your own pick up/delivery/shipping - we have a loading dock for convenience. Cash only. We have the following machines for sale: Leather Machinery Fortuna 3443 Band Knife Splitter United-Carr M 235 Kickpress Judson L. Thomson 21. 2776 Kickpress Prym Press Pneumatic Snap Setter Schaefer TC 15 Topside Cementer Franklin Imprinting Machines A11593041 Hot Stamper Kwik Print 425 Hot Stamper Central Machine 37151 Metal Cutting Band Saw (x2) WSK PP-34F Pneumatic Embossing Machine (x2) USM Emhart Clicker Model B Brute Eastman Class 627 Table Knife Royersford Excelsior No. 10 Kickpress United-Carr M235 Kickpress Sewing Machinery (x3) Adler 267 Walking Foot - $900 Consew 206RB Walking Foot - $700 Consew 227R Walking Foot Cylinder Arm - $1,400 (x2) Juki LU-563 Walking Foot - $900 Juki DLN-415-4 Needle Feed, 220V - $750 (x5) Seiko STH-8BLD-3 Walking Foot - $900 (x2) Seiko LSWN-8BL-3 Walking Foot - $1,100 Seiko LSWN-8BL-3 Walking Foot, HEAD ONLY - $700 Singer 111W151 Needle Feed - $500 NEW - Typical GC2263V Walking Foot Cylinder Arm - $2,000 Thank you for your interest!

Hi all, I have 2 hot stamping machine and willing to sell one of them. Ebay Listing : https://www.ebay.com/itm/323401243717 Here is the detail as written on my ebay listing: Kingsley Hot Stamping Machine M-85 with excellent condition, can be used with multiline type holder. Work perfectly for gold foil stamping on Leather, card and other media. Don't miss this real bargain, get the perfectly working machine with reasonable price. This machine has a new cable (not the old cloth cable) WHAT INCLUDES: 1 Kingsley Hot Stamping Machine 1 Box Hot Stamping Type: News Gothic 12 on 12 pt body, Caps and numbers 1 pcs 3 lines holder for 12 pt type I also have a lot of foil, will include it for free as long the shipping cost covered. The machine work perfectly, it could heat up to 300 F, but mostly the gold foil/silver foil stamping work on 250-260 F. Like any other Kingsley Machine, this machine uses 110V Power Outlet (US Standard) I'm located in Ireland and willing to ship internationally. Any custom and import tax is buyer responsible. No Return. Feel free to contact me if you have any other question. https://www.ebay.com/itm/323401243717

Hey there, so this is my first "how do i do that?"... I need some resources here... i have the general idea on how to hot stamp 24kt gold onto leather but I have heard it's better to use 24kt "gold foil" rather than gold leafing... does anyone know where I can find this? And if not, where is the best place to find genuine gold leafing? and any other pointers would be great. thank you!

This MANUAL HOT STAMPING MACHINES (220v, imported) is brand new, we started the leather project but fail. It is good for making leather logo. APPLICATIONS: FOIL-STAMP, DEBOSS, LEATHER, PLASTIC, WOOD, VINYL, PAPER, RIBBONS, ETC. Capable of printing products like leather bags, upholstery, books, binders, document folders, stationary, napkins, cards, plastic badges, acetate, albums, bibles, wallets, pencils, award ribbons, and much more. $850

Have been tasked with cleaning and selling out an unused section of our warehouse that contained machinery from an old leather and textile business. I am working on cleaning the machines and making sure that they are running. Since there is a lot of machinery if there is anything in particular that you are interested in I will work on those machines first. Here is a link to the photos on dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tujdfwzdc9hkq83/AADFDTb6k00SsRpH4fdkeizda?dl=0