$26.04
Price is for one set - Die forming phenolic silhouette resin squares plus rubber tyre pads in 3x sizes
75mm/3", 50mm/2", 25mm/1" x 10mm/.4" thick
i have been pressing copper and brass for over 12 years using these materials
Phenolic resin board is a high-performance, engineered material made from thermosetting phenolic resins and cellulose fibers. It offers exceptional durability, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability, making it ideal for applications in electrical insulation, construction, and furniture manufacturing
Rubber pads are from upcycled slicks - used racing car tyres that have been chemically cleaned
Can be sawn - we use wood scroll saw blades, bandsaws + routers, files, abrasive pads to make our dies. You can produce clean, well defined dies - so please beware of newly sawn or drilled edges - they can be sharp !
So this is a launch item - if i can make time ? I will supply predrilled, shaped dies or if you have a sketch i can offer a price for custom
Size probably up to 300mm square/12"
Image notes
Shows the board sizes 75mm/3", 50mm/2",25mm/1" - the rubber pad is made 5mm/1/4"larger, copper disc to show usage - drill hole, insert copper over and press down with pad using hydraulic press, fly press, engineering vice
#3 shows ends of rubber tyre pad - reinforced with nylon fibres
#4 showing black underside of resin board
Dust happens when machining
Filtering Efficiency: Look for respirators that are at least N95 or FFP2 rated, which are designed to filter out at least 95% of airborne particles. These ratings correspond to specific international standards:
N95: U.S. standard
FFP2: European standard
Combined postage - If you would like use the 'With another item' option please buy the one with the higher postage first to allow for the extra costs
Import duties and taxes are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to find out if there will be additional costs and what they will be before buying
Item(s) returned must be received by us in good condition and any damage will be deducted from the refund amount.
Please include a contact telephone number for postage label for larger items for DHL service
Combined postage is set up
If you would like use the 'With another item' option please buy the one with the higher postage first to allow for the higher delivery costs
Packaging
The shipping and handling also includes the materials (ie - box, packing tape, etc) that I need to actually ship the item. The cardboard, plastic and bubble wrap I use to wrap are usually from recycled materials from my neighbours' businesses.
I normally post to the UK using 2nd class recorded, for quantity or larger items I use a signed for courier service to the address that you provide here on Etsy. If you need me to ship to another address, please let me know.
If you need a faster form of delivery e.g. first class, just let me know, just a pound more usually.
International Buyers
Shipping can take 3-10 business days, depending on the country. I send all items on at least a 'tracked' service so your correct delivery address is important along with a tel number for the label (driver cannot find you etc)
I can also send by 'signed for' on request.
Sometimes packages can also get held up in customs at your end. Please take this into consideration when placing your order.
Please contact if you have any queries or combined postage or discount requests
Just contact me within: 7 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 14 days of delivery
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Returns for 'Ready Made' items - You have 14 days from order arrival date to cancel an order and receive a refund excluding the shipping costs.
Item(s) returned must be received by us in good condition and any damage will be deducted from the refund amount.
Custom Order - It is not possible to refund on custom orders but i feel confident and my reviews/comments reflect this from over 12 years of trading online that you will be satisfied'
However, I want to make sure that each and every buyer is pleased with their purchase. If there is something wrong, please let me know right away.
All pieces are created by hand, so no two items are identical. That is the unique quality of my work. Please allow for slight variations from what is shown.
Additional Policies and FAQ
I have a fully equipped workshop and supplies of steel, copper, timbers-mostly oak, Trespa cladding etc etc with bandsaws, saws, sanders, welder, routers to name a few so welcome any special requests or design ideas. Can also ship furniture and larger signage worldwide.
Sizes mentioned e.g. 3"/75mm refer to the height of the character
Designed to be maintenance free - the limed oak is exterior grade wood
The polished copper is coated with marine quality lacquer - the patinated copper is left 'as is' and should improve with time and humidity
Now making for 8 years with repeat orders and no adverse comments