Members OnceFoundCo Posted May 7, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 7, 2018 Thanks Brian @RockyAussie Funnily enough, I've been watching that Kingsley on ebay. Do you think an old machine like that will have enough pressure to get deep enough into the leather. I think these machines were only made for gold foiling, until the pneumatic ones come into production?? Very good point about the letters. I'm usually fairly logical, but I didn't consider that. The second link you included is a duplicate of the Kingsley on ebay. Are you able to send the one you were referring to.... Match that with this to get any letter holder you could want... Cheers, George Quote
RockyAussie Posted May 7, 2018 Report Posted May 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, OnceFoundCo said: Thanks Brian @RockyAussie Funnily enough, I've been watching that Kingsley on ebay. Do you think an old machine like that will have enough pressure to get deep enough into the leather. I think these machines were only made for gold foiling, until the pneumatic ones come into production?? Very good point about the letters. I'm usually fairly logical, but I didn't consider that. The second link you included is a duplicate of the Kingsley on ebay. Are you able to send the one you were referring to.... Match that with this to get any letter holder you could want... Cheers, George Sorry My bad....https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kingsley-Hot-Stamping-Machine-Type-Holder-LOT-fits-a-single-Line-Machine/173132396868?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D50543%26meid%3D5560113a07d24188899cb4ad89fe337a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D9%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D253584348622%26itm%3D173132396868&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 I think with the letter sets it will work very well for pressure and definition. I do have a pneumatic one with a timer and all and to be honest it is in storage as it takes too long in use and the transport system for lining up is too slow as well. By hand pressure you can get a feel for what is right pretty quickly and the mucking around and testing to set how many seconds and how much air pressure etc are just a pitb. For what you are wanting I would go with the Kingsley. If you need to do very large numbers of repetitive steps then the one I have I could part with. You are welcome to come up and spend a few hours learning how to do this embossing if you like. Brian Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
Members OnceFoundCo Posted May 7, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 7, 2018 Thanks Brian @RockyAussie That's very helpful. It's been hard for me to get a clear understanding about the pressure element. Do you happen to know anyone in Adelaide that I could get some professional training from? Unfortunately with a 6month old and 3 year old, I won't be traveling anytime soon Cheers, Quote
Members OnceFoundCo Posted May 7, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 7, 2018 This review must be of interest to you from Ian Atkinson re: type sets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK6W_loTWJE Quote
Members OnceFoundCo Posted May 7, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 7, 2018 Can I get your advice about this Signet / Howard machine I've also been following on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Atlas-Match-Book-Imprinter-Hot-Stamp-Franklin-Signet-Embosser-RARE/142774316582?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D51376%26meid%3Da8d01fc87c1546a1b96aff8240aa7693%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D173132396868%26itm%3D142774316582&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A27c459b6-51e5-11e8-971d-74dbd1807d1c|parentrq%3A3a3df52e1630ab6bcfe706e5fffdd1c3|iid%3A1 It comes with type which is great Quote
RockyAussie Posted May 7, 2018 Report Posted May 7, 2018 11 hours ago, OnceFoundCo said: Can I get your advice about this Signet / Howard machine I've also been following on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Atlas-Match-Book-Imprinter-Hot-Stamp-Franklin-Signet-Embosser-RARE/142774316582?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D51376%26meid%3Da8d01fc87c1546a1b96aff8240aa7693%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D173132396868%26itm%3D142774316582&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A27c459b6-51e5-11e8-971d-74dbd1807d1c|parentrq%3A3a3df52e1630ab6bcfe706e5fffdd1c3|iid%3A1 It comes with type which is great I cant say whether it is good or not as I am not sure if the handle would give you the leverage for good embossing into leather. Take into account the voltage difference 110 against 240 if you haven't already. There is a member on here from Adelaide @dikman who is quite helpful and may know someone there he could suggest could help with some training on embossing. Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
Members OnceFoundCo Posted May 7, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 7, 2018 Thanks mate. Appreciate your help, Cheers, Quote
Members OnceFoundCo Posted May 8, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 8, 2018 I've actually just jumped on your website. Love your creations. Do you work with crocodile leather only? I'm looking for a local designer to create some custom designs for our launch collection. If not, can you recommend any ateliers or workshop designers that can create in semi-volume qualities? Cheers, Quote
RockyAussie Posted May 8, 2018 Report Posted May 8, 2018 1 hour ago, OnceFoundCo said: I've actually just jumped on your website. Love your creations. Do you work with crocodile leather only? I'm looking for a local designer to create some custom designs for our launch collection. If not, can you recommend any ateliers or workshop designers that can create in semi-volume qualities? Cheers, I have sent you a PM. 95% of the products we make is with crocodile for a variety of croc farms and such but we do use other leathers as well for other people such as the leather ring boxes for this customer https://www.amonie.com.au/collections/leather-boxes/products/light-grey-leather and pouches for the prisons and so on. If you can fill me on the products you want I may be able to help further one way or the other. Brain Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
RockyAussie Posted May 8, 2018 Report Posted May 8, 2018 Here is a link on where I show how the ring boxes are made for this customer. I keep a stock of them here and monogram them almost daily for her. Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
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