Operating Instructions for the Kingsley [Hot Foil Stamping] Machine

Operating Instructions

for the

Kingsley Machine

OPERATING
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12 PT. TYPE STICK

Connect machine to any 110-V. light socket (either AC or DC current)
and allow 10 to 15 minutes to heat up to the desired temperature.

Machine may be left on heat all day long without damage from over-
heating. Uses only half as much current as a small light globe.

Order all supplies direct from

Kingsley Gold Stamping Machine Co.

1606 Cahuenga Hollywood, Calif.

Self-centering — no screws
or adjustments. Heats instantly !

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Stamps with a light,easy pressure
500-1000 impressions per hour

FOREWORD

The Kingsley Machine is a
very fine instrument, built
with painstaking care and pre-
cision. Properly used, it will
produce stampings of amaz-
ingly beautiful character and
appearance.

You cannot expect these re-
sults without practice, pa-
tience and a thorough study
of this entire booklet in the
order in which it is written.

Take your time and go slow-
ly at first, until you become
^thoroughly familiar with its
use, and you^wiTTbe surprised
how quickly you will then de-
velop speed and efficiency.

If, for any reason, you do not
obtain perfect results, write us
immediately as indicated on
Page 5.

CONTENTS

General Stamping Page 1-5

Leather Stamping . . . Page 6-7

Fountain Pens Page 8-9

Sales Ideas Back Page

HOW TO SET THE TYPE

Kingsley type faces come in a wide variety of sizes, but are all cast on
only two body sizes (12 Pt. or 18 Pt.) to fit the Kingsley type sticks.

12 Pt. Type Stick

The Right Way

Set type as illustrated and fill type stick
out to the end with equal amount of
spacers on each side of name. Center of
name will then print where the center
lines cross on the base of the machine.
12 Pt. Stick may be inserted from either
right or left side of machine to print
the name either forward or backward.

X — The Wrong Way

Not enough spacers — Name "off center."
Liable to bend type stick and make it
fit too tight in machine.

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To Print "Up and Down"
Set type as illustrated and feed paper
sideways into the machine.

18 Pt. Type Stick

Tap all letters down evenly before
tightening up. Do not screw up too
tight, or it may stick in machine.

Insert type stick as far as it will go
into the machine, and allow 10 to 15
seconds to heat up before stamping.

Remove hot type sticks from machine
after each stamping, and lay flat on
glass or metal surface to cool off.

18 Pt. Type Stick goes in only from
right side of machine. Illustration shows
type set to print "backwards." To print
"forward," reverse the type.

Worn Type — As individual pieces of
type wear down — discard them or
stampings will not be uniform.

Do not crowd too many pieces of
type in any one section of type box
— it slows down your type setting.

Rub Three-In-One Oil on type sticks
occasionally to make them slide into
machine easier.

AUTOMATIC ROLL FEED

Snap can of foil of desired color in rear bracket with slot facing
down. Attach foil to front spool with half round spring clip, and
adjust arm on rear bracket low enough to keep foil from rubbing
against hot type. 3" spools are provided with divisions and spacers
for the 1" and 2" Foil.

To remove front spool — push the two little holding springs out
sideways. Note — if front spool becomes too loose and fails to turn
with each stroke of handle, bend the left spring down a little to
increase the tension.

Remove "used up" foil from front spool frequently to avoid in-
creased spacing and waste of unused foil.

STOP PIN — The little round stop pin in the square shaft is
provided to shorten the stroke of handle for faster stamping. When
the automatic feed is not required, as in stamping Fountain Pens,
Leather Goods, etc. with 22-K Gold Sheets, remove this stop pin so
the shaft goes all the way up — to provide more room and clearer view
of the work.

CUSHION BOARDS

You cannot stamp paper or other thin items directly on the metal
base of the machine — the color won't take, and you might damage
the type. Four grades of Cushion Boards are provided for this
purpose:

Black (Medium Cushion Board) — for use under Writing Papers,
Xmas Cards, Paper Napkins, etc.

Red (Hard Cushion Board) — for use under Playing Cards to keep
imprint from showing through on reverse side of the card.

White (Soft Cushion Board) — for a deeper imprint, and for very
large type set-ups where the Medium Board may be too hard.

Rubber Sheet Cushion — for use with Reverse Type, such as Hearst
Initials, to produce a "raised" letter effect.

TO USE — Place the Cushion Board on the base of the machine
and clamp the gauge bar over it to hold it in place. Move to a fresh
spot for each change of name — start at one end of the board and
work toward the middle — then reverse to opposite end. When one
side is used up, turn over, use up the other side, and then discard.

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LINING UP THE WORK

Center Line

Cushion Board

Guage Bar and Side Stop
may be adjusted back and
forth as required.

When name is properly cen-
tered in the type stick, it will
stamp where the two center
lines cross on the machine.

For accurate register —
make a sample imprint first
upon a sheet of scrap paper,
and measure the distance from
the edge with a 6-inch ruler.

To stamp Xmas Cards, etc., "at the bottom" — reverse the type and
gauge bar and feed cards into the machine from the bottom.

To Stamp "Up and Down" — set type as illustrated on page 1 and
feed the folded sheet from the side. If you don't want the imprint
to show through on the second page, slip an extra piece of cushion
board into the fold for each stamping.

To stamp "across the corner" — draw guiding lines on the cushion
board, or paste strips of cardboard on it at the desired angle.

The side stop cannot be used inside the 2-in. mark — When stamp-
ing playing cards or other small pieces, draw a guiding line or paste
an extra strip on the cushion board for a marker.

TEMPERATURES — HEAT CONTROL

The Kingsley Machine is equipped with both Thermometer and
Heat Control, so that you can get the exact heat required to produce
sharp, clear stampings. This heat will vary according to the color of
foil used, and the surface and nature of the material stamped on.

Average Temperatures

Gold 250° Colors 220 to 250°

Silver 220° 22-K Gold . .200 to 220°

Colors on cellophane back require higher heat than colors on wax
paper back. To be sure you have the right heat — always make a sam-
ple imprint on a piece of scrap paper first.

CORRECT STAMPING PRESSURE

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1 — Bring handle down
light-easy

2 — Until type
touches paper

3 — Then press

To get the fine perfect
stampings that are possible
only with the balanced mech-
anism and sensitive "feel" of
the Kingsley Machine, prac-
tice stamping scrap paper, ap-
plying the pressure as shown
in illustration.

If you don't get a clear impression the first time, stamp over
again— holding the handle down a little longer or with a little more
pressure. If the color is still faint — the machine is too cold.

If the impression is blurred or smeary — you have held the handle
down too long, or the machine is too hot. Switch off machine a few
seconds to reduce heat quickly.

Blurred impressions may be brushed clean with a piece of art gum
or a soft cloth.

Always Take a Proof Before Stamping

Before stamping any regular merchandise, always take a proof
on scrap paper to check your type setting— the heat of your machine
— and to see if you have set the gauge bar the right distance to stamp
in the position desired.

If any single letter does not stamp, and the others do, it shows
that piece of type is worn or damaged — discard and replace it.

Always examine the merchandise before removing from machine,
so that you can stamp over again a second time if necessary.

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COLORS

Pigment Colors (on waxed paper backing) do not stamp as clearly
in fine detail as Gold or Silver, — and should, therefore, be used only
with the bolder or heavier type faces. For fine line stamping — use our
colors with cellophane backing.

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FOR SPEED AND EFFICIENCY

Follow this Routine:

(1) Set the type and place in machine.

(2) Take a proof and line up the work.

(3) Do the stamping.

(4) Remove hot type and lay out to cool off.

(5) Repeat in this order for the next job.

When removing the type stick, it saves time to hold it in a cloth
pad, slide out the hot type and set the next name in the same heated
type stick.

Do not allow too much loose type to accumulate — distribute it
back in the type box as fast as it cools off. Extra type sticks may be
ordered for use during rush seasons. Do not allow hot type to remain
in the machine — it causes premature wear.

Keep the machine and all its accessories neat and orderly, — a place
for everything, and everything in its place. Keep it covered when not
in use (at least overnight). A dirty machine never stamps clean. Just
a little polishing with a soft cloth will keep the chrome finish of the
Kingsley always neat and clean.

OILING — Oil the square work shaft of the machine occasionally,
or you will lose that "sensitive f eel" that makes for better stamping.

Use Only Genuine Kingsley Supplies

The Kingsley is a low temperature machine that employs new and
revolutionary principles of stamping, and requires a special kind of
type and stamping foil. Do not use anything but genuine Kingsley
type and foil, or you will eventually damage the precision alignment
and fine stamping qualities that distinguish the Kingsley Machine
above all others. We cannot give service or guarantee the machine to
hold up and last unless genuine Kingsley supplies are used exclusively.

WHEN IN TROUBLE

Do not wait for our salesman to call — An Air Mail letter reaches
us overnight — describe what seems to be the trouble, and be sure to
enclose a sample print of any defective stamping, together with the
strip of foil you stamped it with. Our Service Dept. will give you
further instructions on what to do by return Air Mail.

EXTRA ATTACHMENTS

In addition to the regular "L" shaped clamp
that comes with the machine, there are a
number of other attachments that may be
ordered separately, if required.

STAMPING SUIT CASES, ETC.— Reverse
the machine on its base (or remount on
a piece of 2x4) and bring the cord out
through the back. Bolt down securely
with the front about 4" out from the
bench — as illustrated above.

BILLFOLD CLAMP — As illustrated above, saves a lot of
time in lining up and clamping billfolds, etc Price $2.75

HOLDING BLOCK — For stamping zip-
per toilet cases, box lids, eye glass cases,
etc., that would otherwise have to be
built up underneath with wooden blocks,
fits like the Pen Attachment Price $2.75

8x10 BASE PLATE— Slides back and forth over
the regular base for the instant and positive
centering of a second or third line of stamping
. . . Saves time in stamping binders, books, brief
cases, etc Price $10.00

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LEATHER STAMPING

Remove front spool and stop pin from the machine, so the stamp-
ing head goes all the way up for clearer view of the work. Set the
type and allow to heat up to 200 to 220°.

Clamp the object in stamping position securely, so it won't slip,
with the "L" shaped clamp that fits on the left side of the machine,
and be sure the space for the name is level with the type. If the ma-
terial under the name is of unequal thickness or layers, level it up
underneath with a piece of cushion board, or the low end of the name
will not stamp clearly. For example, on the inside of some Buxton
Billfolds, there is an extra thickness of leather running at an angle
right underneath the usual place for the name. To compensate for
this, you have to insert a small triangle shaped piece of red cushion
board to level it up, so that both ends of the name will stamp equally
well.

Blank in the name clear and smooth with the hot type only, before
applying the gold leaf. Then stamp in the gold with a fairly quick
pressure, as too long a pressure or too much heat will make the gold
blurr around the edges or between the letters. If you don't get a per-
fectly clear impression of gold the first time, stamp over again with
a little more pressure or a little longer "dwell".

Polish off the surplus gold with a soft cloth, being careful to
hold the object securely so it won't slip — just in case it may be neces-
sary to make another impression. Use a moistened toothpick to re-
move any surplus bits of gold between the letters.

ROUGH LEATHER

The trick in stamping rough leather is to blank in the name per-
fectly clear and smooth before applying the gold. With a Kingsley,
you don't have to use any excess or severe pressure. You get a better
job by making several repeated strokes, using ordinary pressure. If
the leather is extra hard, moisten the surface, and the steam and pres-
sure from the hot type will soften it. Allow sufficient time to dry and
then dust with Kingsley Sizing Powder, (and blow off the surplus)
before applying the gold leaf.

It is very difficult to stamp small size type on rough leather.
The larger the type face, the easier it is to stamp. Do not use any-
thing smaller than our "deep cut" 12-Pt. News Gothic for names, or
the 18-Pt. for initials on rough leather.

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FOUNTAIN PEN STAMPING

Always Practice On a Scrap Barrel
Before Attempting to Stamp Regular Pens

Remove front spool and stop pin from the machine, so the stamping
head goes all the way up, and change handle to opposite set of holes.

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^SPACES -^

Set type in the 12-Pt. type stick, as illustrated. The name
must be properly centered, or one end may not print. Place in ma-
chine from left side and heat up to about 240°.

Remove cap, select a level space on the pen barrel to stamp on —
clamp securely in the holder, and place attachment in the two little
holes on the machine — facing you, as illustrated above.

ONE FINGER

PRESSURE

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Hold a small piece of white blotting paper over the pen barrel,
and take a proof on it to check your spelling. Then blank in the
name without gold, using only a very light FINGER-TIP PRES-
SURE, and allow the hot type to rest on the pen barrel 2 to 3 seconds
to get a good clear imprint before applying the gold. The Kingsley
attachment is built so accurately that you can remove it from ma-
chine for inspection of the stamping, replace and stamp over again
if necessary . . . using more time and less pressure.

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J LEWIS A. KINGSLEY

Don't use too much pressure on lever filler pens, or the name will
curve in toward the center as illustrated above. Take more time and
let the heat do the work. Stamp as far around from the opening as
possible.

WORN TYPE

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LEWIS A. KINGSLEY

If necessary, hold a small corner of the gold sheet over any im-
perfect letter and stamp over again. If this doesn't help, it shows
the piece of type is worn, or has become damaged. Hold the hot
type stick in a cloth and remove the worn piece of type with a pair
of tweezers and replace with new. Stamp the entire name over again.

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You can > _tisfamp pens on the tapered or rounded seetfon of the
barrel. Before stamping, bring the handle down until the type almost
touches the barrel, and if you see the name is going to run over on the
tapered part, move the barrel to a more level section. If the name is
too long, cut it down to just the name and initials.

You can't stamp more than 10-12 letters in regular pen type on the
Parker "51," or Eversharp "Skyline," because of the limited level space
on the barrel. For longer names use our "Condensed" pen type. Parker
"51s" are of harder material, and you must, therefore, hold the handle
down a little longer to get a good imprint. "Skyline" pens take less
heat and require "Adaptor Strips" ($1.50 a set) to hold them level in
the pen attachment.

Automatic Pencils — Always use the little V piece of metal
under pencils to raise them up so they will clamp securely in the
attachment. On pencils divided in the center, always place them
in the attachment so the end of the name will stamp as close to the
center division as possible.

DEFECTIVE STAMPINGS — Can be buffed out on a regular
pen buffing wheel, just send it to your nearest pen repair shop.

How To Take "Monogramming" Orders

Nothing will increase the customer's pleasure and satisfaction
with the merchandise so much as a good looking, properly "styled"
job of stamping.

But — it is difficult for some customers to visualize how the par-
ti vilar lettering they ask for is going to look when finished. They
r ay, for example, ask for extra long names on Fountain Pens — when
tually, just the name and initials would look neater and be easier
do.

Likewise, on rough leather, it is better to have name and initials,
or just three initials — in type large enough to make a good clear
impression — than the entire name in a smaller size that fills in and
is difficult to read.

So — don't hesitate to make suggestions when needed, that will
insure a better looking result, and also save the store the needless
expense and risk of complicated stampings that would so often be
in better taste when done in a more simple fashion.

How to Promote Sales

Nothing will promote your sales so much as a liberal assortment
of clean, fresh, good looking samples, showing just how the name or
monogram will look on the merchandise itself.

You should therefore, practice the art of "Styling," or the selec-
tion of letters that will make the best looking sample of name or
monogram for each style of type, and for each line of merchandise.

Try this on scrap paper, using all of your type styles and colors,
and you will be surprised at the beautiful effects you can create with
a little thought and study.

You can obtain mat boards, such as sign painters use for show-
card work, in a wide variety of colors, from almost any wholesale
paper house. Have these cut 9x12 or 10x14 sizes for counter or
window display, mount your monogrammed samples of writing
papers, etc. on them, and you will be surprised how it will increase

your sales.

LEATHER SAMPLES — Make sample imprints of your vari-
ous type styles on a small piece of leather, to show the customer.

FOUNTAIN PEN SAMPLES — For this purpose you can ob-
tain dummy pens from almost any of the pen manufacturers.