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Hand Tool FAQ

FAQ for hand marking applications.

Hand Stamping Examples

What make CMT hand holders better than the others? Just a few points.

There are a many reasons – but this video will demonstrate the quick changeover of type.

By Marc Steele, 5 yearsFebruary 24, 2021 ago
Air Hammer Examples

Model 85 Single Blow Air Hammer – BOM

Bill of Materials for Model 85 – Shows overall dimensions and possible parts for repair. Suggested Spare parts include: 75AT-10 Spring Clip 75AT-8 O Ring 75AT-5 O Ring 75AT-3 Compression spring Printable 75AT/85AT BOM

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsFebruary 1, 2019 ago
Custom Hand Stamps

What is the Process for a R-Buster with Custom Logo Order?

What is the Process for a R-Buster with Custom Logo Order?   1.) Get a quote on a R-Buster hand stamp with Custom Logo here: http://www.columbiamt.com/store/Logo_R-Buster_Hand_Stamps.html   2.) Once a quote is received from CMT, then proceed with placing your order on our online store.   3.) If you do not have the Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 10 yearsFebruary 26, 2016 ago
Hand Stamping FAQ

What kind of hammer should I use when hand stamping?

This is a very common question we get. Below are a few factors that will help determine the proper hammer size The kind of material being marked. The amount of information being marked. Skill level of the person hand stamping. Hitting the stamp square with the characters perpendicular to the Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 11 yearsJanuary 13, 2015 ago
Hand Tool FAQ

A Very Good Question

Customer asks: Dear Sir or Madam, I have visited your website and noticed that the proximity sensors you use are Turck. I would like to know what style proximity sensor this is and if it could be cross referenced to a Cutler Hammer. My customer carries the Cutler Hammer switch Read more

By Dottie Peene, 13 yearsJune 26, 2012 ago
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