Gomph-Hackbarth Stamping Tools

[Mike Craw]

When Carlos got a recent leather shippment from Siegel, there was a special offer for a 15 piece basic stamp set from Ellis Barnes, who makes Hackbarth Tools in Elfrida, AZ. He ordered one set for each of us. When we got our tools, I liked them so much, I found the listing for Gomph-Hackbarth tools and ordered a catalog. Mr. Barnes sent a copy of his stamp catalog and a flier with the basic tool offer and a small leather strip with an impression for each tool. He included a had written note that said he is 86 years old and has been making tools for 67 years. He also told us to go ahead and order all the tools we want because, "I need the money."

I have tried to photograph the leather strip with the tool impressions and the list of the tools included in the 15 piece set. These are outstanding quality stamps, and would be great for a beginner, or to upgrade tools you already have. Mr. Barnes says that ordered individually, these 15 would cost $465. The set sells for $125 + $5 postage. He takes credit cards and you can call him at (520) 642-3891.

I'm not in any way connected to Gomph-Hackbarth or Ellis Barnes. I just know we get a lot of questions on where to get a high quality set of tools, and I found one!

Mike Craw

[rickeyfro]

Mike, could you post a pic of the tools themselves? Are they larger diameter than craftools?

[cybertracy]

Mike, could you post a pic of the tools themselves? Are they larger diameter than craftools?

they are larger (slightly) in diameter than craftools and a bit shorter, they are about 1/2 again heavier than the craftools--from what I've used so far I love them! Can't take a pic of the ones I bought (same offer) tonight but I'll try tomorrow.

[Mike Craw]

Hey rickyfro!

Here is a photo of the stamp ends of the Gomph-Hackbarth tools next to the impression strip I posted originally. The "mules-foot" tool is shown across the bottom with a Craftool U-710 for comparison. Hope this serves to answer your question.

Mike

Edited September 24, 2008 by Mike Craw

[rickeyfro]

Thanks guyys, Im just trying to find something with a little bigger diameter, my hand cramps really bad using the crafttools. I think Im gonna order a set, I was just getting ready to order a set of hidecrafters pro stamps, they had a set of sheridan tools for 198, but I think Im gonna give these a try first, can they be ordered online or do you need to call?

[Jordan]

Those are really nice looking tools, wish I had the money to buy a set, drooool !

[Kevin]

Rickeyfro, I have added fuel line hose to a couple of my stamps to make them less crampy. ,Kevin

[moriver]

I ordered a set of the tools through Siegel and I find myself reaching for them first now, they are as good a quality as any that I've ever used or own. Better quality than the Hidecrafter tools, at least as far as the impression goes, I do like the diameter of the Hidecrafter tools but I've been putting rubber hose on the Hackbarth tools which make them very easy on arthritic fingers.

[rickeyfro]

One more question, these were purchased from Seigel? I dont see them on there website. Rick

[Mike Craw]

Hey rickeyfro!

Gomph-Hackbarth doesn't have a website, just an email address. I sent them an email the other day and I haven't heard back, so I'd call and talk to somebody so you know that your order was received. The Seigel offer came on a printed form when Carlos got his shipment of leather. I can garantee Carlos didn't do anything with their website! Carrier pigeon maybe, but a website...not so much

Mike