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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;BRandM, post: 2901799, member: 22729&quot;]The stamps used on the coins I posted are what&#039;s known as prepared punches. The entire word or phrase is cut onto die steel, usually computer-guided , and so will strike up very neatly on a press. Many tool companies will make custom punches, but they can be a bit pricey.</p><p><br /></p><p>Individual hand-held, hammer-struck punches are harder of course, but aren&#039;t difficult to apply fairly evenly. I&#039;ve applied numbers and words to brass and steel tags as part of past jobs. I used to draw pencil lines across the tags and line up the letters on it. Later, I&#039;d just wipe the mark off. You can also use a piece of tape as a guide. The important thing is to be sure the object you&#039;re stamping is fastened down securely on a solid surface. I had access to a small anvil, but any hard surface will do.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bruce[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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