Abstract: A stamping kit is disclosed. The stamping kit includes a jig, a card, and a plurality of stamps. The jig includes an upper surface, a lower surface, a front surface, a rear surface, a card slot, and a stamping slot. The card slot extends between he front surface and the rear surface, and defines a width and a height. The stamping slot extends between the upper surface and the card slot, and defines a width and a length. The card defines a width and a thickness, and is configured to slide within the card slot of the jig. Each stamp of the plurality of stamps has a proximal end configured to be engaged by a hammer, and a distal end having a character thereon. A distal portion of each stamp is configured and dimensioned to enter the stamping slot of the jig.

Abstract: A guide system comprising a plurality of guide members, where each guide member comprises an exposed surface and an intermediate portion between first and second end portions. The first end portion comprises a deformable detent member defining a detent projection. The second end portion defines at least first, second, and third detent edges defining a detent opening. The guide system operates in storage configuration and a plurality of use configurations. In the storage configuration, detent members of two guide members extend through detent opening of the two guide members. In the use configurations, a detent member extends through one of the detent openings such that longitudinal axes of the first and second guide members are substantially co-linear or perpendicular and the exposed faces of the first and second guide members are substantially coplanar.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a stamp alignment device for use with a stamp having a height comprised of a base having first and second stamp guide edges. The first stamp guide edge and the second stamp guide edge connect in a substantially perpendicular manner creating an angled receiving area. At least one portion of each of the stamp guide edges is substantially higher than the height of the stamp mount. The stamp alignment device further comprises a non-slip surface attached to the bottom of the base and has a thickness. The non-slip surface has first and second non-slip surface guide edges that correspond to the first and second stamp guide edges of the base. Additionally, an image sheet is provided having a thickness less than the thickness of the non-slip surface. The image sheet has at least one substantially right angled corner configured to be placed into the first and second non-slip surface guide edges.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a stamp alignment device for use with a stamp having a height comprised of a base having first and second stamp guide edges. The first stamp guide edge and the second stamp guide edge connect in a substantially perpendicular manner creating an angled receiving area. At least one portion of each of the stamp guide edges is substantially higher than the height of the stamp mount. The stamp alignment device further comprises a non-slip surface attached to the bottom of the base and has a thickness. The non-slip surface has first and second non-slip surface guide edges that correspond to the first and second stamp guide edges of the base. Additionally, an image sheet is provided having a thickness less than the thickness of the non-slip surface. The image sheet has at least one substantially right angled corner configured to be placed into the first and second non-slip surface guide edges.

Abstract: An expandable stamp pad comprising a plurality of ink pads arranged in a line and suitable for use with a multitude of different aqueous dye-based inks, and methods of using the same. Typically, the line is straight, although, if desired, the line may be curved. The plurality of ink pads are retained on an extension member that permits adjacent ink pads to contact one another when the extension member is retracted, (e.g., in use) while maintaining the plurality of ink pads in separation when the extension member is extended (e.g., in storage). Also, a multi-color stamp pad suitable for use with aqueous dye-based inks wherein a plurality of ink pads each impregnated with a different ink have disposed therebetween a thin, aqueous-impermeable film, such as a thin plastic film. Preferably, the stamp pad comprises more than two ink pads, further preferably five or more ink pads.

Abstract: A portable tool for use by locksmiths and the like with an indexable slide having a positioning hole for nicely receiving a conventional chisel-type stamp. The tool has an adjustable clamp for releasably gripping and retaining a thin object, such as a key blank on a key bed beneath the slide and positoning hole. Spaced detents provide a guide for spacing and, by indexing the slide as desired, the stamp indicia can be applied in a neat and evenly spaced manner.