txgunjack Report post Posted February 8, 2018 I want to start making some of my own custom leather stamps. Just for me initially. If it goes well I may share. But i am curious how to make the lines and checkers in say a lined or checkered beveler or a backgrounding tool. I have the steel. I have some other specialty items for engraving and knurling. Also, do most stamp makers heat treat/harden their stamps. i don't think it would be necessary. I have seen so many nails that were made into custom stamps and they don't likely treat such a cheap tool. But i know Robert Beard is said to have heat hardened his to a 58 Rockwell scale hardness. Any tool makers willing to share their knowledge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD62 Report post Posted February 8, 2018 For checkering Google "Brownells checkering files" They are a little pricey but should last a life time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted February 8, 2018 I think hardening is an option but not necessary as stamps can be made out of Delrin or brass as well as iron and steel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
