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    Default Restoring Old Embossing Press

    Hey all,
    I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place, but I was given this old hand operated paper embosser, and its pretty ceased up. Anyone have any advice on where to start?
    Thanks in advance!
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    By the way, the stamp reads:
    A.H. HEISEY & COMPANY NEWARK, OHIO (outer band)

    INCORPORATED IN WEST VIRGINIA (inner)

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    Just ideas:

    Leave it for a month in some mild acid, say a diluted molasses bath?
    Then try penetrating fluid, heat, gentle movement.
    If stubborn, might have to remove the hinge pin for more access to tap down on the plunger.

    Jordan

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    Hi Cody, welcome to the forum.
    I agree, soak it in molasses and water for a few weeks, it might sound strange but it works amazingly well.
    Regards
    Bradford

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    Thanks I will get some molasses! I was looking at the hinge pin, I'm not even sure how that comes apart. I was thinking it was kinda mushroomed after they inserted it, making it permanent...

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    Welcome to the forum Cody.

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    You might want to remove the stamp die if possible before giving it a bath. The Brass will eat away faster than the steel.
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