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I purchased a Bunkhouse tools leather embosser about a year ago along with a few roll dies. Been very happy with the unit overall,great value and good results. Bunkhouse has a multitude of roll dies,some very unique.These dies are some sort of polyester,and come in various diameters,depending on the pattern.

Prior to buying the machine I was lucky to purchase about 6 Tandy Brass/Bronze rolls from an estate sale. I favored using the bronze dies as they fit the shaft tighter and I was able to keep the pattern centered quite easily.The poly dies seem to run out a little and keeping the pattern was hit and miss,

I added a 1/2hp 60rpm gear motor,with a 6 to 1 final drive (Final speed 10 RPM),and a foot switch. By having two hands to guide the piece I was able to get great results with the poly dies.

Recently I added a 1" flange Bronze bush to either side of the Bunkhouse dies,that alleviated all the wobble.Any body that has one of these might consider purchasing a couple of Flanged Bronze Bushings 1" ID x 1.25" OD x 3/4 L,or similar.

The Bushes are only used for the Bunkhouse Dies,the Brass/Bronze style dies don't need them. Now that the wobble is gone I intend to purchase additional dies from bunkhouse

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Thank you for the wonderful tip, I actually bought my Embosser from Beiler's in PA, it permits use of any of the BUNKHOUSE tools embossing rollers and will actually take one up to about 3.5" +/- diameter. It was a replacement for my Tandy embosser which they quit making. The embosser came with two steel collars which seem to work, but I am going to try out the Bronze as well. So far I have been impressed with the BUNKHOUSE tools embossing rolller I bought (Mushrooms) and with the prices you can't go wrong.

Ed

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Thank you for the wonderful tip, I actually bought my Embosser from Beiler's in PA, it permits use of any of the BUNKHOUSE tools embossing rollers and will actually take one up to about 3.5" +/- diameter. It was a replacement for my Tandy embosser which they quit making. The embosser came with two steel collars which seem to work, but I am going to try out the Bronze as well. So far I have been impressed with the BUNKHOUSE tools embossing rolller I bought (Mushrooms) and with the prices you can't go wrong.

Ed

Any chance there is a link to this tool as far as getting one?

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The one in the Beiler Catalog is similar to this one.

Price is the same . http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-Embossing-Machine-NEW-Custom-made-in-USA-/271942718685?hash=item3f510c94dd

the Bunkhouse one is here http://www.bunkhousetools.com/Embossing_Machine.php

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My thanks also for the tip. I like to keep a considerable pressure on the foot pedal to achieve a sharper imprint and I found that the leather strap that is recommended with the machine tended to stretch a little giving an uneven result. I have now replaced this with a light chain and am happy with the consistency.

Cheers,

Lois

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Thank you for the wonderful tip, I actually bought my Embosser from Beiler's in PA, it permits use of any of the BUNKHOUSE tools embossing rollers and will actually take one up to about 3.5" +/- diameter. It was a replacement for my Tandy embosser which they quit making. The embosser came with two steel collars which seem to work, but I am going to try out the Bronze as well. So far I have been impressed with the BUNKHOUSE tools embossing rolller I bought (Mushrooms) and with the prices you can't go wrong.

Ed

The collars are fairly loose fitting,they probably work great with Bronze Dies as the Bronze Die ID's are machine with a couple of thou clearance. The Collars will retain the Bunkhouse dies,but they won't keep them true to the shaft.The Flange bushing only have a couple of thou clearance to the shaft so they will keep the rolls true to the shaft.

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Thank you for the advice, I am going out looking for some this weekend.

Oldtoolsniper, the Embosser I bought is just like the one referenced on Ebay above except I bought the one with a 9" throat to make it easier to do large objects. I got it out of Beilers in Ronk PA. If I can figure out how to attach a photo I will. I really like it.

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I have the one from Beilers for a couple of years now and love it like all of the tools that Dan makes. I will tell you that it is built very well and will last you forever ..

Quality leather goods www.captain-itch.com www.Tennesseeholstercompany.com

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FrankQV,

Thank you, ordered a set this morning.

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