Members Sanch Posted February 27, 2019 Members Report Posted February 27, 2019 Ok so I'm hard headed and know what I need for my style of carving after looking around and asking here I decided to make some mini stamps these will be modeled after some that I've seen but they will suit my needs plus I made them so no one to blame but me if they don't come out right. Here they are feel free to ask any questions. Here's some details 1. They are 3/16 inch diameter 304 SS rod. 2. The knurling was a little bit of a PITA. So I had some help. 4. The checkered backgrounders were done on a file, all me. 5. I plan on shaping all on a powered diamond hone. The 3 with no checking will be 1 beveler possibly 2 pear shaders. They are all the same length relatively +/- 1/8 inch. Quote
Members Sanch Posted March 2, 2019 Author Members Report Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) Ok here's an update...bevelers are easy and so are pear shaders as long as they are not checked.... the pattern I had wasn't what I wanted so I gotta re-do the backgrounders gotta figure out how to get tiny checkered pattern....anyway here's some pix...tandy pro B2042 on left for compariso.still need to polish them. If anyone has a suggestion on the checking please chime in! Edited March 2, 2019 by Sanch Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted March 2, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted March 2, 2019 Mark a set of lines across using a pointed marker pen then cut with a jewellers 3-square file. Then mark the counter lines and cut again with the 3-square Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Sanch Posted March 2, 2019 Author Members Report Posted March 2, 2019 20 minutes ago, fredk said: Mark a set of lines across using a pointed marker pen then cut with a jewellers 3-square file. Then mark the counter lines and cut again with the 3-square Yea sounds easy.....it's not there's a better way just havent found it...yet...the faces are 1/8"- 3/16" diameter... Quote
Members andymanak Posted March 3, 2019 Members Report Posted March 3, 2019 Hi, I have not done checkering yet, but have done some lined bevels by using a "checkering file" http://www.grobetusa.com/swiss-precision-6-checkering-hand-file-cut-00-item-31-035/ I also used 304 ss, so it is possible, but my technique was not the best so there was some chattering in the grooves. The tops of the ridges came out great though, so the impression is still right. I believe the proper use for the file is to set the marks though, then you come back with the 3-square file to dig the groove. Quote
Members andymanak Posted March 3, 2019 Members Report Posted March 3, 2019 I found pictures! You can see the chattering on the pear-shaped backgrounder, it probably shows in an impression but I can not see it. The only one I use is the mules foot, one day I will try again and go for checkering. Quote
Members Sanch Posted March 3, 2019 Author Members Report Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, andymanak said: I found pictures! You can see the chattering on the pear-shaped backgrounder, it probably shows in an impression but I can not see it. The only one I use is the mules foot, one day I will try again and go for checkering. Hmmm, why didn't I know about this lol!! But 70+ smackers for a file is out of the question at this time! Thanks for the reply and tip!! Ok just did the unthinkable and tried using a thread chase file (24 thread pitch) if I had made the stamps out of a mild 1018 steel it would have worked in a pinch i need a checkering file!! Edited March 3, 2019 by Sanch Found out the file I want/need was more$$$ Quote
Members andymanak Posted March 3, 2019 Members Report Posted March 3, 2019 Yeah, it sat in my amazon cart for a few months before I decided to just go for it. I also got one of the Inox ones for stainless steel, wow what an impressive little file it is, made finishing the stamps go quickly and cut down on my sandpaper time since it cuts clean as well. It looks like they are about 37 USD on amazon Quote
Members Sanch Posted March 3, 2019 Author Members Report Posted March 3, 2019 8 hours ago, andymanak said: Yeah, it sat in my amazon cart for a few months before I decided to just go for it. I also got one of the Inox ones for stainless steel, wow what an impressive little file it is, made finishing the stamps go quickly and cut down on my sandpaper time since it cuts clean as well. It looks like they are about 37 USD on amazon The one I want is the 50 lines per inch so of course more $$$, as far as shaping the stamps im good in that area I have 6" Diamond impregnated polishing plates on a 3/4 hp motor (100, 220, 400, 600, 1500 grit) finish with 2k sandpaper then green jewlers Rouge at 3k rpm. Quote
Members Sanch Posted March 5, 2019 Author Members Report Posted March 5, 2019 Another update, backgrounders done now. Couldn't source a 50 lpi file so I used a 30 lpi. Fairly pleased with the results, if I ever get the chance I'll do it again but with the 50 lpi file. Quote
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