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Post by teenkee on Jan 21, 2021 13:18:18 GMT
I'm a long way from cataloging but I need to place an Amazon order and I want to start gathering up what I need.
1. I have a color gauge so I don't need that. Not sure what good that will do a color blind guy but it'll help.
2. I have a very cheap looking perforation gauge so I intend to order a Lighthouse Stamp Perforation Gauge Model ZS and a Uni Safe Crystal Clear Perforation Gauge And Ruler. It looks like between the two they will cover all perforation sizes.
3. Imachine Supersafe Stamp Lift Fluid SLF. I know that this is used to remove stamps from whatever they are adhered to.
4. Water mark tray. I see some are flat and others have an area to lay the stamp after it has been submerged. What is the proper process for doing this and what do you reccommend. Water mark fluid. When I type that term in Amazon the above Imachine fluid comes up but actual water mark fluid comes up on other sites. Clarify this for me please.
5. I have 4 fancy albums but will put the rest into Vario stock pages and then place them into 3 ring binders. I tried to find glassine interleaving on Amazon but no luck. Again I found this on off sites. Any assistance would be appreciated.
I'm a long way off from cataloging. I'm still working on Gs. I will have some unidentifieds and some with country names that I can't find so I will need help. Just curious. Why do some stamps have what appears to be a design punched in them with holes. Thanks to everybody for your help. I'll be asking questions and relying on you guys.
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guilloutran
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Post by guilloutran on Jan 21, 2021 14:00:59 GMT
Ah, those stamps that have hole punched in them are called perfins stamps. They’re designed in that way back in the day to avoid employees from stealing the stamps and use them.
This video I have watched explained the history of the design:
Also, you also might want a tweezers if you don’t have one already.
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angore
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Post by angore on Jan 21, 2021 14:42:54 GMT
I use only flat watermark trays. I was told the ridged ones are supposedly for allowing the stamp to dry but could see it allows fluid under stamp but likely to use more. There is a split bottom one (flat on one side, ridged on the other). Mine dry so fast that I never see a need to use a specific tray for drying,
I use Clarity brand watermark fluid since it is 100% safe (no noxious fumes) but many still like the lighter fluid type fluids (cheaper). Clarity may seem expensive but you should be judicious in use including not trying to drown the stamp. Also you can check more than one stamp at a time. I have sometimes tried to sandwich them on an approval so the dwell time is longer.
Always check to see if it can be visually first.
For some items, amazon can be more expensive since many include shipping so you can check other stamp supply dealers. Also check ebay,
If you bundle your order at one supply place, you may get a better deal.
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brightonpete
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Post by brightonpete on Jan 21, 2021 15:00:08 GMT
When checking watermarks, I use the Prinz Super Safe watermark fluid. I also use a dropper to dispense only what you need to check that watermark. You'll go through a can of fluid in no time if you just pour it into the tray!
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jpotx113
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Post by jpotx113 on Jan 21, 2021 16:28:43 GMT
That Lighthouse perf gauge that you mentioned is a good one. I keep one here at the office and use it quite a bit. I started out with the metal Uni-Safe gauge and used it for many years. I also have the Linn's 4-in-1 Multi-Gauge, the Scott 12-in-1 and the Showgard. But the best, in my opinion, is the Lindner Phila-Combi-Box, which can also be used as a watermark tray and storage.
As for watermark fluid I'd just use lighter fluid. If I can't find the watermark with my Signoscope I'll squirt if with the LF.
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Post by teenkee on Jan 23, 2021 17:01:54 GMT
If I did my research properly a watermark tray is utilized by simply laying the stamp face down thus exposing the watermark. The fluid is used to draw out faint or difficult to read marks. Does it matter what type of light I'm working under? Correct me if I'm wrong. By the way, I found the glassine interleaf on Ebay. Thank you all.
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stainlessb
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Post by stainlessb on Jan 23, 2021 17:09:25 GMT
Good lighting is a must! A full spectrum lamp (6500K) is not all that expensive and LED's with this rating are pretty easy to find!
Your eyes will thank you!
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angore
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Post by angore on Jan 24, 2021 11:18:21 GMT
When viewing watermarks, I often hold the tray and rotate it since the ambient light can wash out what you are trying to see.
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Ryan
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Post by Ryan on Jan 25, 2021 3:28:35 GMT
3. Imachine Supersafe Stamp Lift Fluid SLF. I know that this is used to remove stamps from whatever they are adhered to. Note that this product is usually for specialized usage - if you're trying to keep water-activated gum (that's the kind you lick) on the back of a stamp, that's when you use this product. For example, maybe you have a bunch of mint stamps that are kind of glued together and you're hoping to save as much of the gum as you can. Or maybe you have German coil stamps and you're trying to save the control numbers that are found on the back of every 5th stamp - that's the kind of use for this product. If you're trying to just get the paper off the back of a normal lick-and-stick stamp, then soaking in water does the trick for 99% of them (soaking in water also removes those control numbers). Ryan |
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