Hi Everyone,
I was thinking about getting a stamp to stamp my pipes, but while I was designing the logo (I was thinking of using a circular logo) I realized I didn't know what size I wanted it to be. I don't want it to be so small you can't read it, but I also don't want it so big that it is distracting or that I have trouble fitting it on any of my pipes. I was wondering what sizes your guys pipe stamps are.
Thanks!
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Re: Pipe Stamp Size
A&M steel stamps made mine, and may others amsteelstamps@yahoo.com. It is 1/4 by 1/2. He doesn't have a website, but send him your design and he can talk you through what does and does not work for a stamp.
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Re: Pipe Stamp Size
Yep, Paul can help you know what is actually possible and get you set up properly.
My primary stamp is oval shaped, and it is definitely on the large size (3/8" wide). The bigger it is, the harder it is to get a clear impression of the entire stamp.
My two cents...go smaller than you think you need to. The stamp should be an afterthought, not a focal point on your pipe.
My primary stamp is oval shaped, and it is definitely on the large size (3/8" wide). The bigger it is, the harder it is to get a clear impression of the entire stamp.
My two cents...go smaller than you think you need to. The stamp should be an afterthought, not a focal point on your pipe.
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I have simple stamps made by Paul ages and ages ago. Just three stamps:
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Then I have grade stamps - which I'm considering changing from the current group of different stamps to a single stamp that will be impressed multiple times for higher grades. Or something....
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Then I have grade stamps - which I'm considering changing from the current group of different stamps to a single stamp that will be impressed multiple times for higher grades. Or something....
Re: Pipe Stamp Size
I got mine from Paul too. I asked for lettering following an oval pattern; sadly, it is extremely difficult to get good stamps. My next stamp will be smaller.
Re: Pipe Stamp Size
Thanks guys, this is exactly what I wanted to know, I didn't think about the increased difficulty in stamping with a larger sized stamp.
Leus, exactly how large is your stamp? I don't want to have too many problems with getting a good impression.
Simeon, is your 3/8" wide (and I'm guessing 1/2" long) stamp hard to get a good impression with because of it's size. If I went with an oval stamp I was thinking about using 3/8" x 1/2"
Thanks again you guys, I really appreciate it!
Leus, exactly how large is your stamp? I don't want to have too many problems with getting a good impression.
Simeon, is your 3/8" wide (and I'm guessing 1/2" long) stamp hard to get a good impression with because of it's size. If I went with an oval stamp I was thinking about using 3/8" x 1/2"
Thanks again you guys, I really appreciate it!
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Re: Pipe Stamp Size
I measured my stamp to be sure...it is actually about 11/16" wide (from the widest part of the oval across to the other side), and 1/4" tall. As long as I am "rolling" the stamp on to a nice round surface, it is usually not too hard to make a clean, solid impression. However, the width of the stamp makes it hard to find a suitable position for stamping on certain pipes, and flat surfaces are nearly impossible to get a good impression on.
If you are wanting an oval stamp, I would suggest something more like 1/2 the dimensions of mine. Far more simple to apply to almost any shape you are wanting to apply it to. Maybe 3/8" wide and 1/4" tall...ish.
Oh, and make sure you make yourself a nice wide handle for it once you get it (like a doorknob). That will make it far easier to apply with nice even pressure.
If you are wanting an oval stamp, I would suggest something more like 1/2 the dimensions of mine. Far more simple to apply to almost any shape you are wanting to apply it to. Maybe 3/8" wide and 1/4" tall...ish.
Oh, and make sure you make yourself a nice wide handle for it once you get it (like a doorknob). That will make it far easier to apply with nice even pressure.
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Just to reiterate that a smaller stamp is much easier to use. Mine is large at 5/8 x 1/4. Its a real pain to roll it on. Paul tried to convince me that it would be a difficult stamp, but I'm stubborn. I like Kurts idea with separate stamps.
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My separate stamps are completely drama-less to apply.
On the other hand, I had a stamp made for a club pipe about a year ago and it was rather large at about 3/8 by 5/8 and it was a complete pain in the ass to apply.
On the other hand, I had a stamp made for a club pipe about a year ago and it was rather large at about 3/8 by 5/8 and it was a complete pain in the ass to apply.