zaynexpetty Report post Posted February 28, 2014 I am in the process of designing a logo for my leatherwork. I will most likely have three different designs, for the first two, I have figured out that I want to hot stamp, so I will be purchasing through a company that will design them for me, and supply me with the appropriate heating device. But as for the other one, I want it relatively large, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. How would I go about stamping leather with something that big, and have it be even? What would it be made out of? I really like the results from using heat to stamp leather, so I would prefer that method with this large stamp, if at all possible. Thanks Zayne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted February 28, 2014 Something that big should be pressed with an arbor press or the like, the pressure needs to be spread over the entire stamp and then it will require quite a bit of pressure to get it to tool the leather properly. Very hard to do with a hammer. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio-N Report post Posted February 28, 2014 I usually use my 12 ton clicker press for something that big. But it can be done with an arbor press. Assuming it has a 1" square ram like mine - I usually press in the middle one time. Then move the piece over 1 inch and press again. Rinse and repeat. Incidentally, Occasionally there is a troublesome spot where it doesn't want to press in. The solution - flip the piece and stamp over and press the leather at the right spot into the stamp. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaynexpetty Report post Posted March 3, 2014 I usually use my 12 ton clicker press for something that big. But it can be done with an arbor press. Assuming it has a 1" square ram like mine - I usually press in the middle one time. Then move the piece over 1 inch and press again. Rinse and repeat. Incidentally, Occasionally there is a troublesome spot where it doesn't want to press in. The solution - flip the piece and stamp over and press the leather at the right spot into the stamp. Cheers! Something that big should be pressed with an arbor press or the like, the pressure needs to be spread over the entire stamp and then it will require quite a bit of pressure to get it to tool the leather properly. Very hard to do with a hammer. Chief Thanks for the responses! It seems that I will have to invest in an arbor press. Do you have any recommendations for a good arbor press that comes with a 1" square ram that isnt too pricey? Thanks again Zayne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted March 4, 2014 Harbor Freight has a selection. I would look at them. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaynexpetty Report post Posted March 4, 2014 Harbor Freight has a selection. I would look at them. Chief I saw that, I don't know what I'd do without Harbor Freight. Zayne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
