Pre 1963 CRAFTOOL CO. saddle stamps

[chriscraft]

I know it’s a huge 300+ collection but I’d like to complete this entire set.  Searching for the early 3 diget stamps that are in good condition with no chrome plating damage. 

 

  

 

 

[chriscraft]

I have some extra saddle stamps to trade. Let me know what number stamp you’re looking for. 

[buzzardbait]

I have 34 stamps that fit that description, willing to sell or trade, what numbers are you in need of?

[chriscraft]

I have 100 stamps now so chances are I’ll need about 10 of your 34 stamps. 

  I’ll post my stamp number list tonight. 

[chriscraft]

Looking for:

SEEDS: 931, 932, 633, 864, 352, 723, 351, 350, 349, 347, 847, 344, 348, 843

MULE FOOT: 850, 853, 854, 855, 856, 857, 858, 859, 860, 848, 849, 450, 451

CROWNERS: 355, 725, 726, 730, 728, 732, 727, 408, 

STOPS: 904, 903

FIGURE CARVING: 909, 976, 900

911, 237, 

these are just a few. 

[chriscraft]

Extra saddle stamps I have for trade:

104, 106, 199

206, 210, 215

343

403, 407, 429

615, 632

702, 705, 708, 709, 731

888

902, 920, 972

 

[buzzardbait]

16 hours ago, chriscraft said:

 Looking for:

SEEDS: 931, 932, 633, 864, 352, 723, 351, 350, 349, 347, 847, 344, 348, 843

MULE FOOT: 850, 853, 854, 855, 856, 857, 858, 859, 860, 848, 849, 450, 451

CROWNERS: 355, 725, 726, 730, 728, 732, 727, 408, 

STOPS: 904, 903

FIGURE CARVING: 909, 976, 900

911, 237, 

these are just a few. 

I have a 932 and a 350 seed.  I have mulefeet  710 & 354.  Camos 455, 832, 771. Veiners 414, 413, 749, 465, 466. Seeds 628, 630. Borders and geometrics , 718, 442, 439 ,607, 611, 304 ,617. Flower center 817  Shaders224, 233. Backgrounders 801,889, 113. Stop 360. Bevels 197, 702 Figure tools 119, 898. Last but not least is an un numbered 775 camo there are two versions of this stamp, this is not the high profile version but is more like a veiner. There is nothing in your posted trade list I need

[chriscraft]

Buzzardbait, I’d be interested in stamps 113, 119, 224, 350, 414, 413, 465, 466, 442, 439, 607, 611, 617, 628, 630, 771, 801, 817, 832, and 932

 

[chriscraft]

Still looking for Crowners: 355, 725, 726, 730, 728, 732, 727, and 408

Mule Foot: 850, 853, 854, 855, 856, 857, 858, 859, 860, 848, 849 and 450

Line Bevelers: 204, 193, 194, 961, 962, 120, 911

Smooth Bevelers: 802, 970, 195

Checked Bevelers: 701, 198, 804, 971, 196

Matting: 880, 881, 882, 885

Background: 102 1/2, 103, 103 1/2, 114, 101-4, 101-7, 101-8, 98, 99, 116, 117, 118

Figure Carving: 909, 976, 900

 

I will update stamps needed for this set. Thanks 

[chriscraft]

Just went through my Craftool Co. stamps and I’ll need more than I originally thought. I had a few that had a prefix letter. 

so i’m Looking to purchase these following number saddle stamps:

98,99,101-4,101-7,101-8,102.5,103,103.5,114,116,117,118,120, 193,194,195,196,198

201,204,205,208,211,212,213,214,216,217,218,219,220,221,223,225,226,229,230,231,232,233,234,235,236,237,240,

301,305,309,310,311,312,313,344,347,348,349,351,352,355,360,363,364,365,366,367,368,369,370,371,372,373,374

400,402,404,405,406,408,410,411,412,415,417,421,425,426,428,430,433,435,436,440,441,445,446,447,450,455,460,461,462,463,467,497,498,499

502,504,511,512,513,514,515,516,530,531,532,534,536,539,547,548,549,550,551,552,554,555,555,560,561,562,563,564,565,566

606,608,609,610,616,623,624,625,629,633,636,637,638,640,647,648,649,650,652,653,654,655,657,658,659,660

701,703,704,715,716,717,719,721,723,724,725,726,727,728,730,732,744,745,749,770,772,773,774

802,804,811,812,815,816,818,819,820,822,828,834,838,839,843,847,848,849,850,853,854,855,856,857,858,859,860,861,862,863,864,875,876,878,880,881,882,885,886,893,894,897

900,903,904,907,909,911,921,922,923,931,935,940,942,943,944,945,946,947,949,950,951,952,953,954,956,957,958,959,961,962,964,965,966,970,971,974,975,976,977,978,981,982,985,986,987

Jeez, I almost need all of them.. 

[Rossr]

This may drive you mad. hehehe.   I have a large set of craftools but the post 1963 mainly with the letter and numbers.  Years ago I bought a whole bunch of stuff together. In that was a couple hundred craftool in a homemade wood block.  All nicely labeled with the letter and number prefix per hole. However many were missing!  I swear anytime I follow an old doodle page or other tutorial I am missing just one stamp it recommends.  So I set out to complete the block.   Ive made a lot of progress but still am missing some.  Along they way I realized there are lots of variants that i may not have as well which weren't labeled in the block   I still hope to fill it out some day.  I also would love to have a full set of the Kelly tool co midas stamps both the discontinued ones and the new set....although cost will likely stop me there.

Good luck with the search I only have a few older ones which I am hanging on too.    I have also found that with in the same number ones they vary some in size too!   So when I buy a lot off ebay I just test the ones out and pick the one I like the best.

 

Its a fun hunt at least!!

 

Ross

[chriscraft]

Ross I’m also running into different variants on same number stamps. Like you mentioned, some are slightly smaller or larger. Some have more defined detail so I’ve been keeping those as these make a better crisp stamping. 

  I’m not in any need to complete the entire collection as I will probably never use some of these stamps. Its just a way to pass time along the journey.  I have been looking on eBay and have noticed small 24-36 piece lots have been selling in the $3-$3.50 range for each stamp. Some reach $4-$4.50 range too.   A few years ago, these same lots were going for $1.50-$2 each stamp. I should have been buying them a few years ago. lol 

  I’ll keep searching eBay and pick up small lots at a time. Might be the way to go. 

[chriscraft]

Yesterday I purchased this small lot for $175. Out of the 40 stamps I need half of them. I’ll relist what I don’t need to help recoup the cost. 

Today I purchased another 53 stamps for $100. I wasn’t able to get a list as to what stamp numbers are included. I’ll see how “just jumping in blindfolded” works out. 

Edited February 3, 2019 by chriscraft

[buzzardbait]

Look for the seller yanjieshop on E-Bay. He is in China and has great prices on vintage Craftools. I have ordered from him several times, he ships the next day, and his tool descriptions have been right on. It usually takes about 12 days shipping time,and the shipping is cheaper than U.S. sellers.

[YinTx]

Remind me not to buy any craftools on ebay any time soon so I don't bid against you.

On 1/31/2019 at 1:23 PM, Rossr said:

I swear anytime I follow an old doodle page or other tutorial I am missing just one stamp it recommends. 

Tandy creating demand.  Going to have to learn that lesson and apply it!

YinTx

[chriscraft]

It’s okay to bid against me. Besides, this past week alone, I’ve noticed new listing everyday under “vintage craftool” or “craftool lot”. 

Just when one new listing looks to have a decent assortment of tools and I’m about to bid,  another new listing pops up and has a better assortment of leather tools priced about the same as the previous listing.  

  I send questions to these sellers: can you post better close up pictures of the stamps? Can you also show the sticking end of each tool? Can you list each stamp number? Are these stamped, Craftool Co., Craftool Co. USA, or just Craftool USA? Are the tools showing signs of chrome flaking or chipping off? 

  The answer I get is.. Yes, they all say Craftool, bid with confidence, no reserve. 

 Which is why I’m posting here. 

  

[Rossr]

A while back I posted the above thread and There is some more info on stamps etc on there.   Of course a search of leatherworker and you will gain a lot of info to go thru too!

Chris: I would agree there is always new posting on ebay for leather stamps and leather vintage lots etc.   I also have suffered the responses when asked about what stamps they really have in the lot.   I think  a lot of that has to do with resellers who dont know the difference anyway.   They arent leather workers and mainly are just moving product.  Which is fine.   It does make it harder for folks like us looking for specifics.  I know I have a drawer full of doubles and triples from buying off ebay and craigslist.  Least a couple hundred.  One of these days I will get around to listing them.  

Course It would be nice to have a full Barry King set or Jeremiah Watt...or Hackbarth etc etc....I best hit the lotto!   Lets not even talk about other hand tools that is a whole other area! 

 

The search continues always!!

 

Ross

 

 

[retiredff]

On 1/31/2019 at 1:40 PM, chriscraft said:

Just went through my Craftool Co. stamps and I’ll need more than I originally thought. I had a few that had a prefix letter. 

so i’m Looking to purchase these following number saddle stamps:

98,99,101-4,101-7,101-8,102.5,103,103.5,114,116,117,118,120, 193,194,195,196,198

201,204,205,208,211,212,213,214,216,217,218,219,220,221,223,225,226,229,230,231,232,233,234,235,236,237,240,

301,305,309,310,311,312,313,344,347,348,349,351,352,355,360,363,364,365,366,367,368,369,370,371,372,373,374

400,402,404,405,406,408,410,411,412,415,417,421,425,426,428,430,433,435,436,440,441,445,446,447,450,455,460,461,462,463,467,497,498,499

502,504,511,512,513,514,515,516,530,531,532,534,536,539,547,548,549,550,551,552,554,555,555,560,561,562,563,564,565,566

606,608,609,610,616,623,624,625,629,633,636,637,638,640,647,648,649,650,652,653,654,655,657,658,659,660

701,703,704,715,716,717,719,721,723,724,725,726,727,728,730,732,744,745,749,770,772,773,774

802,804,811,812,815,816,818,819,820,822,828,834,838,839,843,847,848,849,850,853,854,855,856,857,858,859,860,861,862,863,864,875,876,878,880,881,882,885,886,893,894,897

900,903,904,907,909,911,921,922,923,931,935,940,942,943,944,945,946,947,949,950,951,952,953,954,956,957,958,959,961,962,964,965,966,970,971,974,975,976,977,978,981,982,985,986,987

Jeez, I almost need all of them.. 

I know this ia an old thread but:

I most likely have most of these for sale on eBay now. Just look for VTG Craftool pre '64