1/2 ton arbor press for pressing logo stamps

[45LC]

Ed,

A piece of 1/2 " steel rod and a couple of rubber end caps. I just guessed at how much extra length I wanted.

[whinewine]

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.

You can also go to the hardware store & buy a piece of threaded black iron pipe (used for natural gas line in houses). Slip it over the end & you have instant additional leverage. Auto mechanics have used this trick for years when needing extra leverage in breaking loose stuck lug nuts on wheels.

russ

[Snuffy]

I use an arbor press for all of my lettering and most of my 3D stamps. I also use it to imprint leather using old metal and wood printers blocks. If you are stamping thin leather use something like poundo board under the leather. A hard surface is fine on thicker leather. I extended my handle with a piece of pipe and covered the pipe with foam pipe insulation.

[Trevor]

Just thought Id show you my press.

Made in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Excellent piece of gear for all of my leather work. including clicking small pieces. embossing stamps and moulding leather.

Website is www.wingkaihong.com.hk

Manufactured for the covered button and buckle industry. code number is "98"

Very very useful bit of gear.

well worth having.

Cheers

Trevor

"way down Under"

[tonyc1]

Just thought Id show you my press.

Made in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Excellent piece of gear for all of my leather work. including clicking small pieces. embossing stamps and moulding leather.

Website is www.wingkaihong.com.hk

Manufactured for the covered button and buckle industry. code number is "98"

Very very useful bit of gear.

well worth having.

Cheers

Trevor

"way down Under"

Hi Trev. Looks good! Did you import it or buy it in NZ and what are they worth?

Kind regards, Tony.

[45LC]

That is one healthy looking press.

Last week I drilled a 3/8" hole about an inch or so into the bottom of the quill?? on mine. I made provision for two 10-32 set screws to hold whatever is put into it. I want to try some accessories for snaps and similar things. It works well for my makers stamp. Takes very little effort to press. I've even started doing it on dry leather. Of course my stamp is small so it would naturally be easier.

[Trevor]

hey there tonyc.

found it here in NZ at one of there agents supply warehouse. Paid about $350NZ about 15 years ago.

I can make some enquiries if you want and see if there is still an agent here or better still in Oz for them if you want.?

let me know

Cheers

Trevor

"way down Under"

[tonyc1]

hey there tonyc.

found it here in NZ at one of there agents supply warehouse. Paid about $350NZ about 15 years ago.

I can make some enquiries if you want and see if there is still an agent here or better still in Oz for them if you want.?

let me know

Cheers

Trevor

"way down Under"

Thanks Trev, I'd appreciate that!

Tony.

[Trevor]

Hi again Tonyc

wrote an email to the Hong Kong company and she said that they are about $600US. Then you have to air freight or surface mail the press to your location.

I guess it means that you are in for about a grand all up with exchange rate etc etc. (Aus $$ that is.)

She asked me if I could tell her exactly what location and she would give a more accurate quote on that answer.

So if you want to take it further I will give you all the details of her contact etc.

Cheers mate

Trevor K

[Sharpshooter]

All of my stamping is done on one of the H/F arbor presses....

Between 300 and 800 pieces a week...

Just drill a hole in the ram to accommodate the stem on the stamp. slide on a cheater bar, put down a piece of Corion to press against and you're in business.

We don't even case the leather....