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This catalog features all the different hand tools, hand stamps and accessories CMT offers. Included are drawings and dimensions, as well as suitable applications for use. Full of information and easy to read, this catalog will serve as a handy reference guide each time a question arises about hand tools.

Product Listing

Go to Hand Stamps Page Hand Stamps: Columbia hand stamps will not split, mushroom or chip. The lettering is deeply engraved, and produces a clean-cut impression. Long tapering bevels ensure easy alignment as well.
Go to R-Buster Hand Stamps Page R-Buster Hand Stamps: These hand stamps are 5" long, twice the size of heavy duty hand stamps. With easy gripping, no two finger pinching is required! They also feature custom heat treat for long life, soft hammer end to reduce chipping, and are double pass engraved for extra clarity.
Go to Custom Hand Stamps Page Custom Hand Stamps: Your own special design can be easily reproduced by furnishing us with a sketch. Symbols and logos cannot be confused with any other marking as each stands out distinctively. Custom hand stamps can be manufactured with a straight, curved, concave or convex on the letter face.
Go to #8 Inspector's Hammer page #8 Inspector's Hammer: A quick, easy choice for making an inspector's ID mark. The hammer and head are one piece construction, and it has a comfortable shock absorbing handle.
Go to Hand Holders H Series Page Hand Holders - H: This hand holder is used for low volume/production marking applications with repetitive legends. It has a solid body with a properly tempered non-chip head, and maintains uniformity even after the strongest hammer blows.
Go to Hand Holders - HG Page Hand Holders - HG: Our most economical hand holder, featuring a spring clip release. It has a solid body with a properly tempered non-chip head, and maintains uniformity even after the strongest hammer blows.
Go to R-Buster Hand Stamps page Hand Holders - R-Buster: Safety first! A large hand shield protects hand and fingers from the hammer blow. It has a solid body with a properly tempered non-chip head, and maintains uniformity even after the strongest hammer blows. The replaceable hammer end cap ensures a long tool life.
Go to Numbering Heads Page Numbering Heads: Non-automatic, the character sequence is changed by an easy to use spanner wrench. Also features one piece wheels and consistent uniform character alignment and depth.
Go to Press Holders Page Press Holders: Recommended for marking on flat surfaces with CMT steel type. Durable and wear resistant.
Go to Press Holders Page Radial Holders: Radial type holders are designed to specific customer requirements for marking circular impressions on flat surfaces, such as gear blanks, pulleys and wheels.
Go to Air Hammer page Air Hammer: Compact and lightweight, this hammer uses only two moving parts assuring long, trouble-free operation. Indents up to 1/4" characters in tool steel and uses low cost CM8X round inserts or CMG rectangular type.
Go to POW-R-MARK page POW-R-MARK: The POW-R-MARK provides the maximum force by a hand held air powered marking tool at 8,000 lbs. It's easy to handle with minimum recoil and has a low weight with the holder attached of only 8 lbs.
Wooden type box Wooden Type Boxes: Sturdy wooden boxes allow easy organization of type and holder. Available in two different models.
Go to steel type box page Steel Type Boxes: Sturdy steel boxes come with a handle and pull down latch. They're finished with rust and acid resistant enamel and are available in 7 different models.
Go to groove type page Groove Style Stamps: Groove type is held into a holder with a spring clip or pin. Used in air hammers, the POW-R-MARK, and HG series hand holders. Groove type comes in a variety of standard configurations: CMG, CMC and CMV.
Go to step type page Step Style Stamps: Step style type is held into a holder with a plate or clip. This method offers very easy changing of the marking legend. Used in H and R-Buster series hand holders and press holders.
Go to round inserts page Round Inserts: For use in CMT air hammers with rod style "B", as well as the No. 8 inspector's hammer. Also useful in clamping devices for station code numbers.
Go to Symbols page Symbols: Columbia offers 600 different symbols that can be engraved on any type, insert or hand stamp. View chart...

Additional Information

Go to estimated marking force page Estimated Marking Force: A comprehensive chart for determining the estimated maximum force per hammer blow (in lbs).
Go to marking pressure page Marking Pressure: A detailed chart showing the relationship between character size and depth of mark, taking into account the type of material being marked as well.
Printer friendly version Character Size: Actual size examples of character sizes, including height, width and spacing of characters, engraved on steel roll, stamping and embossing dies.
Go to character face styles page Character Face Styles: CMT offers 5 different face styles for your stamp characters. Explore this page to see what style will work best for you and your marking application.
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