DOT BACKGROUND PUNCH SET

While this style of background has been used for over 100 years, and because most engravers would make their own, they were not of uniform size. The only commercial ones available were jewelers beading punches in 1/8" or 3mm diameter and are designed for stone setters working in soft metals. Ours are tool steel, heavy 1/4" shank, easy to hold, with long tapered nose for accurate placement, and heat treated to R60C hardness, and the only ones available specifically designed for use on steel, or any other metal. Made in four sizes, .010", .015", .020", .030", they fill the need for all background coverage. Package of 3 includes a No.1-.010"; No.2-.020"; and No.3-.030". The No.15-.015" and Nos. 1,2, and 3 are available singly.

These are the best; accept nothing less!

Deluxe ETCHING TOOL

This electric etching tool with built-in 5 speed selector, gives a choice of 5 impact rates. We find it ideal for background matting of engraved designs. It is easy to use, gives fast and even coverage. Also for anti-glare matting on receiver tops, sight ramps, ribs, the sighting plane of revolvers and pistols. We also recommend our etching tool to put permanent ID markings on tools, Hi-Fi equipment, photo equipment, appliances, sporting items, or any thing of value. It proves ownership and helps discourage theft. The etcher comes with a replaceable Carbide Point. We carry replacement Carbide and super hard Diamond Points.

MattMaster KIT with FAST-MATT Cutter

This tool is the answer to the tedious process of matting backgrounds, or other surfaces. The matting will make an engraved design stand out better, and when Antique Finish is applied, the engraving appears to have depth. The Kit includes the above Etching Tool and our FAST-MATT Cutter, with instructions. This cutter speeds up the matting process and produces an even textured surface. This is sometimes called a florentine type finish. If you already have the etching tool, you may order the FAST MATT Cutter only.

BACKGROUND ANTIQUE FINISH

This two solution non-oxiding kit, is what the pros use to achieve that dull background look that will make the highlights of the design stand out so well. The background solution is first applied, let set a few minutes, then wiped over lightly with the Aul solver. This will leave the high spots bright and gives the popular oxidized look to the background. Needs no further treatment, wears very well. Also used to "fill" engraving lines to make them appear more apparent.

               INEXPENSIVE, A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY

STAR STAMP KIT - EASY WAY TO INLAY STARS

For inlaying gold and silver stars. Our kit contains four sizes of Star punches, from 1/16" to 3/16", a center punch, a precision centering block, and complete instructions. With this kit a professional looking "star" can be solidly inlaid into a surface in less than five minutes. These Star Stamp punches are geometrically unique, may be sharpened with the points remaining sharp. Star Stamps, from No. 1 (1/16") to No. 4 (3/16"), Center Punch, Centering Block, and also instructions, may be ordered separately.

STEEL STAMPS, Letters & Numbers

We have had so many requests for good quality steel stamps that we stock them in the three popular sizes. Other sizes can be had on short back order. Our machine made stamps are carefully formed and heat treated, will give thousands of clean impressions. Made from 1/4" tool steel with index notch for ease of use. Supplied in sturdy box. Gothic style. 1/16", 3/32" and 1/8" sizes.

SPECIAL CUSTOM STAMPS

CUSTOM STEEL STAMPS

1 to 4 figures Size 1

5 to 8 figures Size 2

9 to 12 figures Size 3

NOTE: Periods, commas, spaces, hyphens, slashes, quote marks, etc., count as one figure each.

Example:

is counted as 10 figures. Prices listed are for upper case letter stamps. Any variation in size or style is an extra charge. (please refer to our Price List)

SCROLL Stamps

Those neat little stamps you have seen on borders of engraved old Winchesters, Stevens, etc. 1/10" high, good for thousands of hits. These are sharp, custom-cut, not headed type stamps. Give a SHARP impression. Heat-treated to R60C. NOTE: Scroll stamps are available as right-hand (No.1) and left-hand (No.2). Makes several border designs possible.

MULE FOOT Stamps

Also used on the borders of factory engraved guns of late 19th century vintage. As above; sharp, custom-cut, heat-treated. Good for restoration and replicas, 1/10" high. See Winchester Engraving book for suggested uses.

 

ENGRAVERS ABRASIVE STICKS

These elastomeric bonded abrasives come in two grits, Coarse and Fine. Are used for surface prep, inlay blending; rust, blemish, and burr removal and satin finishing. Can be used on all metals, plastics, wood, compositions, ivory, micartas, ceramics, hard-rubber, porcelains, etc. Sold as a pair, one Coarse, one Fine grade. Each is approximately 3/4" x 3/4" x 3" long. Also available singly.

DIAMOND PASTE, for the ultimate polish.

Supplied in a 5 gram syringe in 50,000 and 100,000 mesh, this paste will put the ultimate polish on the chisel. May be used with simple hand-sharpening equipment or on the power hone. The ceramic lap treatment followed by use of the 100,000 mesh paste on a leather bench strap will produce mirror-like bright-cutting. Specify 50,000 or 100,000 mesh.