Would a metal stamping tool work or is the metal too hard?
913837
The metal is actually rather thin and soft. A ballpoint pen was not enough, in my experience, but a pointed tool was. I do think metal stamping might work well, but I didn't try it myself so I can't say for sure.
1757652
For metal you'd be much better off using a carbide or titanium countersink. Amazon has a variety available.
1837621
I do and I haven't had a problem. If your nail polish is basically opaque in 1 coat it should work for stamping.
1381757
It will emboss thin metal sheets, like something you would use on a scrapbook page. I don't know of an embossing folder that would be strong enough to emboss a thicker sheet of metal. I have recently seen sizzix dies to cut metal for jewelry.
1229672
Looking at the stamp I believe that it would work; just let them know the dimensions you need.
2264890
Yes you do use it like a pen. I use steady pressure to mark the metal. I have never tried to deepen a mark since we use use punches after we have marked the steel. I really wouldn't try it though, I have seen many tips break from too much pressure.
991204
Yes this would work to press Bullets into the casing and crimp with the proper dies and setting. It would also work for sizing the casings, though it is not as strong as the presses with a complete arch ( O ) compared to this one like a ( C ). If there was a flaw in the metal when a lot of pressure was applied; the back could crack and break. I would not worry about this if the casings are properly lubed.
50137
The metal is not too thick to re-bend, but it would take some strong plyers and probably a hammer. I also can't say if the metal is plyable, ie: if it would break at the current bends. For the price, I would try it, and then look at a big box store to replace them with something if they broke.
2213216
You can always find an engraver if that's what you wanted to do, otherwise I replied to your other one that we could do it with a metal strip personalized. Thank you again!
2167407
I doubt it would work on something that hard. I used it for marking keys, and it struggled a little with that. It worked, but not as well as I would have like it to. Seems like hardened steel might be out of its league
1538513
I used sheet metal snips which worked well. I've seen a hacksaw do the job well, too.
593818
I'm sure it can. I've engraved on steel knives and haven't had any problems with it not working. It would take a very steady hand to engrave small peices of jewelry. It vibrates like crazy, but once you get the hang of it anything is possible.
1927024
I've heard that there are some polishes other than the specific stamping polishes that work but they need to be thicker and it's pretty much trial and error. I recommend the ones designed for this though.
477990
I should have said "I don't know!" However, I would think that heating is unnessescary! Your trying to place a certain amount of gold with impressions into a softer material. Try it without heating first for the results. Then try with the heating! I think you will find the best way to transfere the gold onto "Leather" will give you the answer. I think that heating the "STAMP", would cause the Gold foil to become too thin and then too brittle to have a solid "Stamp Mark" impression for your needs!
717470
No. You need something with pressure, like a pen and you have to press somewhat hard. A stamp will not push through to the second or third page.
627541
Really cannot confirm or deny...will have to look at the stamping on the tool..although the tool works fine..I would think that would have to be stated by the MFG.
1242353
I don't find the stamper heads to be very flexible. They are rounded, so I roll the stamper over my nail to transfer the polish. Hope this helps.