Thanks Chuck for all your help I watch all your stuff the last three years you've taught me a lot of really cool things from your demonstrations and you know what please do not stop doing them
Hey Chuck, even with a letter guide the casting is not great on most sets! Found a fantastic idea. Tape down your work, then get a thin credit card. After lightly marking your work, you can place the letter and get the credit card slid under the casting up to the bottom of the letter cast! No error. Next letter, position it and remove the letter you just stamped. The credit card is thin enough that you can easily line them up without the casting imperfections messing up the alignment. I just threw away my work because I looked like a drunken sailor.. even with the tool that secured my letters!
Another great video. I wish this video had been out there when I first started using stamps. Helps to dampen the leather first to get a nice clean stamp. In sanding the edges it is important to make sure the edges are straight with each other, otherwise sanding will make it worse. I don’t know how to do this except by constantly checking with a small square between putting the edges on a belt sander.
Yes Chuck....it's like you turn the light on. Cannot believe I didn't suss that myself. The wrong way...did that. The right way...tried that. The Chuck way....will always use that defo.
Was that a 1” stamp? Is 3/4 a good average size for belts or would you go with the 1”? I almost always make 1.5” belts so the 1” would almost take up the whole belt is my thinking. Thanks chuck!
Most sets have an “I” with a smaller base so it spaces correctly but, some cheaper sets do not. It will take some testing, but I would drop the outside left edge of the stamp head 1/8”, 3/16” or ¼” away from the edge of the previous letter itself. This will give you an idea of how much overlap the “I” will need for that specific set if it has a full sized base. Hope this helps!
The surface under the leather is a marble slab: www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/marble-tooling-slab?variant=40909281984652 You'll want to make sure you have a nice, solid surface that won't have any bounce back when you hit the stamp. Another thing to make sure is that the leather is cased or wetted properly to get a nice, deep impression.
@@WeaverLeatherSupply Thank you so, so much 🙏... I used my leg with a wood container and I didn't use water 🤣🤣🤣🤣... I can't get to my workbench so I used my leg... 🤣 I know... STUPID‼️🤣
Good stuff thank you Sir. Can You show how to make hand tooled black or dark brown medieval or bikers gauntlets. I would gladly buy a pair ,preferably ones without points so it wouldn't dig into my throttle wrist. Thank you again. 👍Boston Murph 🇺🇸
Hi there, If the leather is chrome tanned, it won't take stamping very well. You can usually get a logo stamp impressed using a press but for alphabet stamping it won't have the kind of impression a veg tan leather does. Hope that helps!
Can you use the leather stamper on medal? I ordered one for medal but didn’t read the description, and turns out it’s for leather!!! Respond please I don’t want my 25$ to go to waste!
Hi Jennifer, That is a marble slab, it gives you a nice solid surface for stamping which will give you a nice clean impression in the leather. We'll link them here for you: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/65800-24-12/marble-tooling-slab-12-x-12/pr_62664
Hi Aiasha, We haven't tried it on fake leather but normally for stamps to give a nice, clean impression it would have to be a vegetable tanned leather.
Thanks Chuck for all your help I watch all your stuff the last three years you've taught me a lot of really cool things from your demonstrations and you know what please do not stop doing them
So glad to hear this! You're welcome! :)
Beautiful stamping, Chuck! Great tips!
Hey Chuck, even with a letter guide the casting is not great on most sets! Found a fantastic idea. Tape down your work, then get a thin credit card. After lightly marking your work, you can place the letter and get the credit card slid under the casting up to the bottom of the letter cast! No error. Next letter, position it and remove the letter you just stamped. The credit card is thin enough that you can easily line them up without the casting imperfections messing up the alignment. I just threw away my work because I looked like a drunken sailor.. even with the tool that secured my letters!
I was banging my head trying to line these letters up! Life saver hint once again! Thank you so much
Another great video. I wish this video had been out there when I first started using stamps. Helps to dampen the leather first to get a nice clean stamp. In sanding the edges it is important to make sure the edges are straight with each other, otherwise sanding will make it worse. I don’t know how to do this except by constantly checking with a small square between putting the edges on a belt sander.
such basic tips, but such life savers! thank you once again!
A tremendous instructor. Thank you!
I am a boy scout and working on my leatherworking merit badge. This helps alot for research
nice dig at Tandy there, Chuck
Caleb Williams BWAGHAHAHA! I thought that too!
I love Tandy’s !
Yes Chuck....it's like you turn the light on. Cannot believe I didn't suss that myself. The wrong way...did that. The right way...tried that. The Chuck way....will always use that defo.
Thank you bunch. 1st time. I'm excited 😊 thank you for the diy video!
You are so welcome! :)
Thanks for your explanation, best regards👍👍😃😃
Should the leather be misted with water or just dry when stamping letters? Thank you.
How wet does the leather need to be. Thanks
Was that a 1” stamp? Is 3/4 a good average size for belts or would you go with the 1”? I almost always make 1.5” belts so the 1” would almost take up the whole belt is my thinking. Thanks chuck!
Please comment on how to get proper spacing with the "I" stamp
A good "I" stamp is narrower than the other stamps. Don't buy cheap stamps.
To get it look right you’ll need to overlay the square Piece to get the I in correct position
Most sets have an “I” with a smaller base so it spaces correctly but, some cheaper sets do not. It will take some testing, but I would drop the outside left edge of the stamp head 1/8”, 3/16” or ¼” away from the edge of the previous letter itself. This will give you an idea of how much overlap the “I” will need for that specific set if it has a full sized base. Hope this helps!
Hi, can the stamp be used on non vegetative leather?
Hi there,
Thank you for your question. We would not recommend using stamps on non-veg tan leather as it will not hold the stamp imprint.
I tried, but mine doesn't do that...
I thought my leather was too thick...
What block are you using to hammer on?
The surface under the leather is a marble slab: www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/marble-tooling-slab?variant=40909281984652
You'll want to make sure you have a nice, solid surface that won't have any bounce back when you hit the stamp. Another thing to make sure is that the leather is cased or wetted properly to get a nice, deep impression.
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Thank you so, so much 🙏... I used my leg with a wood container and I didn't use water 🤣🤣🤣🤣... I can't get to my workbench so I used my leg... 🤣 I know... STUPID‼️🤣
Where Can you buy a leather stamping set ?
Greetings,
I had my saddle bags stamped with my phone number and now I changed numbers. Is there s way to cover over the old one ?
Bendiciones buenas tardes por favor cuánto cuestan $$ y donde las consigo gracias
Good stuff thank you Sir.
Can You show how to make hand tooled black or dark brown medieval or bikers gauntlets.
I would gladly buy a pair ,preferably ones without points so it wouldn't dig into my throttle wrist.
Thank you again.
👍Boston Murph 🇺🇸
Hi Ben,
We can definitely pass along the suggestion!
Dose leather have to be wet to stamp it ?
Yes, you will get a much sharper, cleaner stamp impression
When yall make a 1/2" stamp in that style I'm all in. Until then, Tandy it is
Do you have a stamping set for softer, thinner leather? Maybe it’s a completely different approach
Hi there,
If the leather is chrome tanned, it won't take stamping very well. You can usually get a logo stamp impressed using a press but for alphabet stamping it won't have the kind of impression a veg tan leather does. Hope that helps!
Saludos👍👍👍
Can you use the leather stamper on medal? I ordered one for medal but didn’t read the description, and turns out it’s for leather!!! Respond please I don’t want my 25$ to go to waste!
We wouldn't recommend it - we would suggest buying stamps that are specifically made for metal.
Weaver Leathercraft oh Okay thanks! Will OWDEN work?
What material are you working on? The square piece your working on. Not the leather.
Hi Jennifer,
That is a marble slab, it gives you a nice solid surface for stamping which will give you a nice clean impression in the leather. We'll link them here for you: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/65800-24-12/marble-tooling-slab-12-x-12/pr_62664
I was told you can stamp leather once it has been treated and finished.
Can it work on fake leather
Hi Aiasha,
We haven't tried it on fake leather but normally for stamps to give a nice, clean impression it would have to be a vegetable tanned leather.
Do you have to wet leather before stamping??
I dont like using any type of chemicals.on my leather
Hi Ana,
Yes, just wet it with water, otherwise, the stamp imprint will not be crisp and clean. No chemicals needed.
Must not dye very much
@@godofm3tal1 Or condition it or protect it either.