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Hand Stamps (2)

Steel Touchmark Stamps for Creators, Blacksmiths, and Artists

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Steel Touchmark Stamps for Creators, Blacksmiths, and Artists

Creators, blacksmiths, and artists use touchmark stamps to add a small signature mark to their finished pieces. The touchmark is an identifier or...

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What's the Difference Between Embossing and Debossing?

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What's the Difference Between Embossing and Debossing?

On more than a few occasions, we have been asked about custom metal embossing stamps, what they are, and how they are used. In the world of direct...

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Custom Steel Hand Stamps For Rifles

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Custom Steel Hand Stamps For Rifles

Allan Broughman owns Broughman Gun Shop in Covington, VA, and is a gun expert specializing in restoring guns and building custom rifles. For the last...

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Metal Stamps for Stainless Steel

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Metal Stamps for Stainless Steel

Metal stamps come in all shapes and sizes and are easily customizable, which is why they are a popular marking solution for stainless steel. Whether...

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Knurled Hand Stamps

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Knurled Hand Stamps

We recently received a request to manufacture a custom-made steel stamp with a knurled finish. While we have produced similar stamps in the past (for...

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Serrated Character Hand Stamps For Cow Hides

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Serrated Character Hand Stamps For Cow Hides

In the world of animal husbandry and hide processing, precision and permanence are critical. Serrated character hand stamps stand out among the tools...

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The Indelible Impact of Steel Hand Stamps: Forging a Mark of Precision

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The Indelible Impact of Steel Hand Stamps: Forging a Mark of Precision

In the world of craftsmanship and industry, precision and permanence are often paramount. When it comes to marking various materials, steel hand...

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direct part marking with hand stamps

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Direct Part Marking Custom Ship Drive Shafts with C&C Metals

C&C Metals, located in West Boylston, MA, had a problem. How would they direct part mark the end of a very expensive custom ship drive shaft and get...

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The Versatility of Steel Hand Stamps

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The Versatility of Steel Hand Stamps

Steel hand stamps allow for years of customization and long-lasting tracking marks to be made in nearly any material.

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