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Anyone remember this tool to remove stamps from paper
Sure, such a box would loosen the stamp from the paper, but what abut the
residual glue? You'll need to wash or soak that off. Tony "Steve" wrote in message news About 20 years ago, I had this really cool device to remove used stamps from paper. It was a plastic case with a sponge on the bottom that you will fill with water and then above that was a tray with a bunch of hole that you set the stamps/paper on. You would close the lid and wait a little bit of time, then open the lid and the stamps would very easily peel off the paper.. (So there was no need to soak the stamp) I'd love to find one again, but haven't been able to. Does anyone remember these and what the name of it was. Then maybe I can find them on Ebay or someplace. Thank you Steverd |
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On Sun, 7 Sep 2003 12:39:09 -0500, "A.E. Gelat"
wrote: Sure, such a box would loosen the stamp from the paper, but what abut the residual glue? You'll need to wash or soak that off. 'Twas going to say that Tony, but decide not to. You said it better. I like clean stamps, not funky stamps. YMMV in a sweat box. Tracy Barber |
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I'v got one called Stamplift that is about 5 x 5 x 2 inches. I have
created a similar one using a larger plastic box for souviner sheets. the gum stays on the stamp. That is good if you are trying to release a couple of stuck mint stamps. You end up with disturbed gum but at least most of the gum is still intact. I don't use it for used stamps on paper. It takes too long and used ones are better soaked and clear of gum as far a I am concerned. Jim "Steve" wrote in message news About 20 years ago, I had this really cool device to remove used stamps from paper. It was a plastic case with a sponge on the bottom that you will fill with water and then above that was a tray with a bunch of hole that you set the stamps/paper on. You would close the lid and wait a little bit of time, then open the lid and the stamps would very easily peel off the paper.. (So there was no need to soak the stamp) I'd love to find one again, but haven't been able to. Does anyone remember these and what the name of it was. Then maybe I can find them on Ebay or someplace. Thank you Steverd |
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On Sun, 07 Sep 2003 10:17:01 -0700, Steve wrote:
About 20 years ago, I had this really cool device to remove used stamps from paper. It was a plastic case with a sponge on the bottom that you will fill with water and then above that was a tray with a bunch of hole that you set the stamps/paper on. You would close the lid and wait a little bit of time, then open the lid and the stamps would very easily peel off the paper.. (So there was no need to soak the stamp) I'd love to find one again, but haven't been able to. Does anyone remember these and what the name of it was. Then maybe I can find them on Ebay or someplace. Thank you Steverd Steverd: It is called a 'sweat box'. The old ones were called Stamp Lift. To build yourself a really cheap one, see: http://www.glassinesurfer.com/f/gssweatbox.shtml Personally, I would still use soaking for USED stamps and use the sweat box for mint stamps, where I wanted to preserve as much of the gum as possible Hope this helps. Blair -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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On Sat, 13 Sep 2003 09:54:04 +0200, "Jan Doggen"
found these unused words floating about: 'Twas going to say that Tony, but decide not to. You said it better. I like clean stamps, not funky stamps. Hi Tracy, Are you suggesting that traces of gum on the back lead to a bad quality (after several years perhaps)? TIA, Jan "Traces" perhaps not ... older issues with full gum can end up having the paper crack along with the gum as it dries and becomes brittle. Too dry is just as bad as too wet for paper (stamps included). |
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On Sat, 13 Sep 2003 09:54:04 +0200, "Jan Doggen"
wrote: 'Twas going to say that Tony, but decide not to. You said it better. I like clean stamps, not funky stamps. Hi Tracy, Are you suggesting that traces of gum on the back lead to a bad quality (after several years perhaps)? No, not necessarily, but I have seen partially soaked stamps with cracking and crackling gum that may have the potential to cause problems. Case in point - some stamps may have gum creases - those created by gum - and when you soak them, sometimes you can save the stamp - albeit with a crease - but save it nevertheless. The bane of collectors everywhere is to remove multiple hinges and gunk from the back of a decent stamp. I know that some people don't care about this, but I do. I like to have a very clean collection. Takes alittle more time, but they sure look smartly after such a bath and rinse. Tracy Barber |
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