To The People Who Use Stamps In Their Logs

[+AJ of Dunbar]

i just got a cool stamp made by coyote red, went to staples to get a handle toattach the stamp to it, and all the got are the pre-made stamps.

 

I plan to check 2 other office stores, but assuming i cant find one how did you all mount your custom stamps?

 

aj

[+woof n lulu]

You might try here.

 

or google blank stamp handles

[CoyoteRed]

The stamp comes with adhesive ready to stick down. Find you a piece of wood with a smooth flat side and use that.

 

Also, some people use a stamp pad where the lid comes off completely--as opposed to being hinged--and stick the stamp to the top on the stamppad lid. You just take off the lid, turn it over to stamp up, return the lid. You keep the whole thing in a folded wad of papertowels to keep ink from the stamp from getting everywhere. Stick the whole thing away in your pouch.

 

In these situations you don't need a cushion between the stamp and the mount. You'll be stamping the log over your thigh mostly anyway--that provides the cushion.

[+briansnat]

The block of wood is the way to go. It's easier to carry than a traditional stamp with the handle. Its what I use for letterboxing.

[+The Jester]

There are a number (at least around here, W. WA) stores that are dedicated to stamps. They would be the best source, I'd think.

[+AJ of Dunbar]

I was thinking about useing a block of wood, I think i might just go that route, thanks for the replys!

 

aj

[+Fenix6372]

Here is a link that was in the Geocaching Garage Sale forum, might come in handy. A custom made stamp for 3 bucks sounds pretty good to me! Sissy-n-CR's Treasure Hunting page - CR's Store

[+Hikezilla]

i just got a cool stamp made by coyote red, went to staples to get a handle toattach the stamp to it, and all the got are the pre-made stamps.

 

I plan to check 2 other office stores, but assuming i cant find one how did you all mount your custom stamps?

 

aj

How big is your stamp?

 

I have taken a one inch diameter dowel rod and sawed off a 2 inch long piece and just rubber cemented the stamp to one end of the small piece of dowel.

 

You'll still need to carry around a way to ink the thing though.

 

[+fly46]

If you have a little kid... Perhaps he/she is missing a few blocks from his/her set and you can just take one of those?

[+welch]

I would try finding a craft supply store (or sometimes other places) and see if they have any discounted premade stamps. Buy one thats about the right size, and peel the old one off and stick yours down.

[+Marky]

Wow, that's a reasonable price for a custom stamp! I'm going to have to have a stamp made of our smashed penny image (same as my avatar image).

 

--Marky

[+CompuCash]

I print my own mailing labels for putting in the log book - that is if they will fit - some of these micros only give you one skinny line to write in - but that's ok. It has my avatar, my geo name, the date and # of the find.