1/2 ton arbor press for pressing logo stamps

[esantoro]

I love finding ways to use tools I already have on hand.

What do you all think about using a 1/2 ton arbor press for impressing 2"wide logos?

http://www.amazon.com/1-2-Ton-Arbor-Press/dp/B00077KLIC

I have a steel rectangle for the base: 3.8" x 1.5" x .5": the stamp will be 2" x 1.25". The same size steel flat bar could be used for placing on top of the stamp and receiving the pressure of the 3/4" ram. Having the 3/4" ram press down directly on the stamp might break the stamp.

Ed

[45LC]

I love finding ways to use tools I already have on hand.

What do you all think about using a 1/2 ton arbor press for impressing 2"wide logos?

http://www.amazon.com/1-2-Ton-Arbor-Press/dp/B00077KLIC

I have a steel rectangle for the base: 3.8" x 1.5" x .5": the stamp will be 2" x 1.25". The same size steel flat bar could be used for placing on top of the stamp and receiving the pressure of the 3/4" ram. Having the 3/4" ram press down directly on the stamp might break the stamp.

Ed

Ed,

I bought the same press from a tool company that imports everything to do that exact task. I case the leather a bit and it doesn't take much pressure. I put a slightly longer handle on it for better leverage.

[esantoro]

Ed,

I bought the same press from a tool company that imports everything to do that exact task. I case the leather a bit and it doesn't take much pressure. I put a slightly longer handle on it for better leverage.

Great News, 45LC. What company is that. I should see if they have anything I need.

Thanks.

Ed

[45LC]

Great News, 45LC. What company is that. I should see if they have anything I need.

Thanks.

Ed

I didn't want to do a commercial for them so I left their name off. The company is Harbor Freight. They have lots of interesting stuff at low prices if you deal with them knowing that you're not buying the highest quality of anything but getting what you pay for. And yes, it's all from china.

[esantoro]

I didn't want to do a commercial for them so I left their name off. The company is Harbor Freight. They have lots of interesting stuff at low prices if you deal with them knowing that you're not buying the highest quality of anything but getting what you pay for. And yes, it's all from china.

Harbor Freight actually has attachments for this press that will aid in stamping?

Thanks.

[45LC]

Harbor Freight actually has attachments for this press that will aid in stamping?

Thanks.

Tell me more!!

[esantoro]

Tell me more!!

I'd like to find some steel plates between which I can sandwich a piece of leather and an embossing stamp. I've got two now, but they weren't made for this specific task. I'll know how well they work in about a week.

Ed

[TroyS]

Try these links on for size....

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...Itemnumber=3552

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...Itemnumber=6833

And remember, I'm not an actor, but I play one on TV ....

Troy

[esantoro]

I don't think my 1/2 ton press is going to cut it. Infinity Stamps recommends a 2- or 3- ton press.

I'd like to get this hydraulic press from Harbor Freight, but it just seems too heavy and maybe a bit too large to be stored out of the way when not in use:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=44811

My next best choice is this 2-ton arbor press. Does anyone have experience with Palmgren arbor presses?

http://www.amazon.com/Palmgren-61201-2-Ton...977&sr=1-34

There is also this ratcheting 2-tonner, which I think may be even a better choice:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/sto...970_35086_35086

With this ratcheting press, is it possible to ratchet down the pressure, remove your hands from the handle, and still have the same amount of pressure applied? Does the ratcheting mechanism keep force applied if you let go of the handle, which would be very nice?

Thanks,

Ed

Edited June 17, 2008 by esantoro

[esantoro]

Ed,

I bought the same press from a tool company that imports everything to do that exact task. I case the leather a bit and it doesn't take much pressure. I put a slightly longer handle on it for better leverage.

45LC,

What did you use for a longer handle?

I'll probably get the 2-ton arbor press, but I'd still like to lengthen the handle on the .5 ton press. Most likely I'll have to do the same to the 2-tonner.

Ed