I'm interested in getting a custom touchmark.
Got a quote from buckeye for $130, and Columbia marking tool for $180.
Anyone with experience with either of these companies? Is the CMT one worth the extra money?

Thanks.

Kinda nice to see those numbers. I come out in the middle. I make blacksmith touchmarks. Anything that will fit on a 3/4" square is $150.00. Mine are blacksmith specific in that they come with a handle. Couple samples:

Sbmom. That would ice it for me if I was looking for a touch mark, (made mine yrs ago at Tom Clark's) Ain't gonna get any better for sure.

Kinda nice to see those numbers. I come out in the middle. I make blacksmith touchmarks. Anything that will fit on a 3/4" square is $150.00. Mine are blacksmith specific in that they come with a handle. Couple samples:

Grant,

Nice looking touchmarks! If I ever get to where my work is good enough to claim as mine, I'll let you know.

Mark<><

Grant, good timing. I've been dreaming up a touchmark and wondering where I could get one made. When I reach that point I'll be in touch.

Got mine from CMT. But mine did not come with a handle. I like the ones that Grant shows. That price is VERY reasonable. :D

Mine is a Star of David inside an outline of an anvil. Itwas from www.incandescent-iron.com I must say I am 100% happy with it. I don't remember how much it cost as it was a few years back. My friend Sean got his from the same place and is equally satisfied. they also used to give a discount for ABANA members.

You can make your own touch mark by cutting the head off of a 1/2" Allen bolt so you just have a hollow hex shaped hole, this will be your guide, take a 1/2" Allen wrench for your touchmark. Carve or punch your design so you can see it through the hex hole , weld it over your design, mark the wrench so it goes in the same way for each heat and start heatin' n beatin'.

Contact stamp_man this forum as he makes commercial grade touchmarks.

I'm interested in getting a custom touchmark.
Got a quote from buckeye for $130, and Columbia marking tool for $180.
Anyone with experience with either of these companies? Is the CMT one worth the extra money?

Thanks.

I have post a few times about this.

I give the Forum people a massive discount, but if you call our office ask to talk with Brad or Brian and tell them you were offered a forum discount from Tom (owner).

We are the largest stamp manufacture in the world with 4 of the 7 certified master engravers in north America.
This is our 50th year and have complete in house Metallurgist, Designers engineers testing large inventory of special steels for all applications and sizes. We will draw the stamp from your idea or sketch and send you a approval drawing prior to manufacturing.

The business I do for Forum members is out of my passion for metal working as well as anything with a motor as well.
So obviously we do not make a profit on these but we do have fun doing these which some of them challenge the pattern maker and that is a good thing.

Tom

Kinda nice to see those numbers. I come out in the middle. I make blacksmith touchmarks. Anything that will fit on a 3/4" square is $150.00. Mine are blacksmith specific in that they come with a handle. Couple samples:

When I get a spare 150, I will be getting hold of you! They are awesome!!!

I have post a few times about this.

I give the Forum people a massive discount, but if you call our office ask to talk with Brad or Brian and tell them you were offered a forum discount from Tom (owner).

We are the largest stamp manufacture in the world with 4 of the 7 certified master engravers in north America.
This is our 50th year and have complete in house Metallurgist, Designers engineers testing large inventory of special steels for all applications and sizes. We will draw the stamp from your idea or sketch and send you a approval drawing prior to manufacturing.

The business I do for Forum members is out of my passion for metal working as well as anything with a motor as well.
So obviously we do not make a profit on these but we do have fun doing these which some of them challenge the pattern maker and that is a good thing.

Tom

Sorry, I am new to this site. Can you tell me how to reach your company?
thanks

Sorry, I am new to this site. Can you tell me how to reach your company?
thanks

Glenn posted the link just before Stamp Man's post but here it is again: Stamp Man

Kinda nice to see those numbers. I come out in the middle. I make blacksmith touchmarks. Anything that will fit on a 3/4" square is $150.00. Mine are blacksmith specific in that they come with a handle. Couple samples:

Nice work, Grant. Is that for Jesse James's workwear line or something you did for demonstration? What kind of designs or specs do you need for an order?

Glenn posted the link just before Stamp Man's post but here it is again: Stamp Man

Thanks! for some reason, the first time I tried that link I didn't get the company site, but this time it worked.

Grant and/or Stampman,

What kind of pattern/drawing do you need to make the touchmark? If I send a sketch is that good enough, or do you need some kind of computer file?

-Derek

Sketch is usually enough. Try to avoid fine detail.

I cant say enough good things about stamp mans stamps..With his forum discount you'll never get one cheaper anywhere..Our stamp has been used hundreds of times..I men a lot Its as crisp as the day it was new..Heres a wrought iron hawk head stamped recently.

Looking for a touch Mark, stamp man are you still helping members out?

Regards
Rob

Would like to have this information also... Thanks alank

I would too. I have been wanting one for years.

I just ordered mine yesterday from CMT (stampman).  A young Lady named Evonda took care of me.  mine ran 111.00 for the stamp and 30.00 for the design rework.

We have had one of stamp mans for about 5-6 years now..Its stamped hundreds and hundreds of "things" and has held up great..

On 3/2/2011 at 7:01 PM, KYBOY said:

I cant say enough good things about stamp mans stamps..With his forum discount you'll never get one cheaper anywhere..Our stamp has been used hundreds of times..I men a lot Its as crisp as the day it was new..Heres a wrought iron hawk head stamped recently.

Thank you and I am glad you like your results. Looks awesome

On September 12, 2016 at 5:33 PM, Stamp man said:

Thank you and I am glad you like your results. Looks awesome

Good to see you back, Stamp Man.  I've been meaning to drop you a line regarding a stamp, but am having difficulty with the artwork.  Soon, though....