itsnotyou Report post Posted January 10, 2016 I picked these stamps up today at a garage sale. They are all old craftool stamps, not sure who made the swivel knives and most of the other tools. I was told that all the tools were bought in the mid to late 50's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eglideride Report post Posted January 10, 2016 SWEEEET! One of the coolest things in the world, finding old(er)leather tools! These storage boxes look really cool too! Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted January 10, 2016 I picked these stamps up today at a garage sale. They are all old craftool stamps, not sure who made the swivel knives and most of the other tools. I was told that all the tools were bought in the mid to late 50's. Nice set. They really knew how to make a thonging chisel back in the day. The stamps should say only Craftool Co. and a number, no letter prefix. They were really well cared for and are a nice assortment, really a basic set, but a good size range in each type. Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsnotyou Report post Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) As I went through I found some did have a letter prefix so those would have been post "1963" if I am understanding dating Craftool stamps, but the majority were just 3 digit numbers. Had a few duplicates also. Camouflages #'s 428, 429 X 2, 431, 454, 709, 831, & C431 X 2 Veiners #'s 404, 412 X 2, 708 X 2, 821 & V407 X 2 Bevelers #'s 198 X 2, 200, 701 X 2, 702, 803, & B200 X 2 Pear Shaders #'s 209 X 2, 212, 911, & P205, P206 Background #'s 100 X 2, 101, 103, 104, 888 & A104 X 2 Seeders #'s 347, 348, 705 X 2, 706 & S724 Turn Back #'s 432 & 445 Mule Foot #'s 451 & 710 Shell Tool # 707 Sunburst # 300 Figure Carving Tool #'s 895, 896, 899, 902 & 975 Basket weave # 514 Flower Center # J716 Leave # L618 Butterfly # Z788 Seagull # Z781 Star # Z785 Geometric Tool? # 524 Border Tool? # 809 Stylist? # 59 I have 3 stamps with no makers markings or numbers 1 Mule Foot and 2 seeders I found a 1955 catalogue of Leathercraft Kits and Cut Projects from "TEX WEST Leathercraft Products" 1254 Kettner Blvd., San Diego 1, California they may have been purchased from them. Could not find any makers names or numbers on any of the swivel knives or lacing punches. There is a C.S. Osborne beader, a C.A. Meyers "The Awl For All", a H&S Mfg "Swivel Tip" and a stitching horse I am new to leather work stamping and carving and reading lots of posts trying to decide which tools to buy so this should help get me started Jack Edited January 10, 2016 by itsnotyou Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scooterart Report post Posted January 13, 2016 Nice find!! Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalletMan Report post Posted January 19, 2016 I'd say you really hit the jack pot of leather working tools there! Way to Go!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe0630 Report post Posted March 27, 2021 I’m looking for the 809 border tool. Interested in a trade or sale? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike02130 Report post Posted March 27, 2021 How much did you pay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted March 27, 2021 @Joe0630 and @mike02130 Did you notice that this thread is old, 2016? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike02130 Report post Posted March 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Northmount said: @Joe0630 and @mike02130 Did you notice that this thread is old, 2016? Ahhh Crap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
