What Stamp Is This And Who Makes It?

[steelhawk]

I have been trying to find the maker of a stamp that makes this impression without any success.

[NVLeatherWorx]

It is one of the many discontinued Craftool stamps that Tandy used to sell. I still have my set of 3 (different sizes) but they are the version with the star in the center section. The circle appearance is achieved through the stamp placement only and not actually a part of the stamp design itself. I am not aware of anyone who sells them anymore, not even under one of the lesser copy-cat brands. If you have a Tandy store nearby maybe give them a call. They frequently find old tools sitting in their warehouse or storage areas that are what would be referred to as Vintage and they typically sell them for a buck a piece.

[thefanninator]

To me it looks a lot like a stamp made by Wayne Jueschke. There are a couple different sizes. You can google his name and see his stamps. If you call they'll send you a pamphlet of his stamps.

Edited December 29, 2014 by thefanninator

[steelhawk]

Thanks. I'll try to find one at the Tandy store I visit most often. You wouldn't happen to have the stamp numbers handy would you?

[NVLeatherWorx]

The set with the star in the center is G9009-03, -02, and -01; there was a set that had crosshatching that was G9011-03, -02, and -01. Hope that helps.

[camano ridge]

I have a set of the ones from Tandy like the design you show. I will have to go down to the shop and see what the number is. Like LNV said those are discontinued. However they do still list a set except for a design in the center they are basicaly the same. https://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/69008-00.aspx

[thefanninator]

I scanned Wayne Jueschke's pamphlet that I got from him. Check out #123, 127, 128.

The prices are not for the faint of heart. They run anywhere from $40-175.

Edited December 30, 2014 by thefanninator

[NVLeatherWorx]

Those would be the ones that the OP is looking for. That pamphlet carries a lot of designs that have long been discontinued from the Craftool line. I am assuming that the Jueschke tools are made from high grade stainless steel. At those prices they better be and they also better be made personally by him.

[bruce johnson]

They are indeed made personally and individually by Wayne Jueschke outside Elko, NV. He is a one man shop and a heck of a good guy. They are not stainless and I believe are made from "stress proof" steel but not 100% sure on that. His stamps are crisp and detailed - my favorite geometrics and flower centers. One of my friends did production work with Wayne's early stamps designs and you could pass them off as new condition stamps today.

[steelhawk]

Thanks. I'll have to decide what tool I want to spend my scarce $$ on. I do need to call Jueschke and find the price.

[NVLeatherWorx]

Guess I am going to have to look him up. He is just 3 hours up the highway from me so I can maybe take a day trip up there and spend some time just hanging out with some other friends that I have in Elko. Thanks for the tip on the quality of his tools.

[Bob Blea]

I'm going to second Bruce Johnson's comments about Wayne Juschke's stamps. I have several of his geometrics and I think they are the best out there with maybe the exception of Robert Beard. I love the ones I have and try to buy a couple every year.

[steelhawk]

Thanks, guys. I decided to bite the bullet and buy the stamp from Wayne and now I'm practicing with it. It's great!

Edited January 31, 2015 by steelhawk

[thefanninator]

Cool, post a pic!

[steelhawk]

I'll post some after I get caught up with some holster orders. January has been a record month for me.

[steelhawk]

I used the stamps I bought on a scrap piece of pre-dyed belt leather. Two different Jueschke stamps and two different borders.

Edited March 9, 2015 by steelhawk