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I saw this and wondered if it would actually work... I've several curled and/or badly folded stamps (of little value) to try it on, will report back.
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I watched the video a couple of times and have come to the conclusion that the sweat box is a very ingenious and easily duplicated home invention. I like it. Now from what gather from observing the video closely is the list of supplies needed to create ones very own. The list of supplies isn't mentioned in the video. So here is what I have gathered just by watching and I thought I'd share with everyone here those observations.
1) A tupperware container with a lid large enough for ones job dependent on how large by either quantity and size of the stamps are. The other variable is how fast one works.
2) A fine 3M scouring pad or several to accommodate the work.
3) Water warm enough to create the humidity in the controlled environment. Place just enough water in the container remembering not submerge the stamp or stamps in the liquid.
4) Lots of patience and the willingness to make mistakes.
It's pretty slick if you ask me. Thank you for sharing with us 1899.
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I've been pondering how one might improve this... I do a lot of browsing at Goodwill/thrift shops and it occurs to me that a "coffee mug warmer" could be used to keep the water "steamy" and may reduce time needed. Even better, a seedling warming mat (one I've seen goes up to 40C or 104F) beneath a small Pyrex baking dish, you could put in at least 6 of the scouring pads.
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Imagination is the root of inovation and creativity. Run with it is what I say.
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I put this method to the test and it works exceptionally well. So well in-fact that removing curls and creases are Childs play. It works very well for removing those old hinges from unused stamps, stuck together stamps and stamps stuck to paper. I'll now be able to salvage about $60 worth of stamps stuck together for postage.
Here is a hint. The warmer the temperature is in the sweat box raises the humidity level quickly and makes the process work that much faster. I was able to rescue a Scott #210 that is unused from a retired APS approval page it was stuck to. At first glance to the untrained eye it could pass as MNH but is unused disturbed original gum.
Thank you for sharing this link with us all 1899!
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Here is a youtube video that I think it superior to my system!
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re: Found a better steam/sweat box system better than mine
I saw this and wondered if it would actually work... I've several curled and/or badly folded stamps (of little value) to try it on, will report back.
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re: Found a better steam/sweat box system better than mine
I watched the video a couple of times and have come to the conclusion that the sweat box is a very ingenious and easily duplicated home invention. I like it. Now from what gather from observing the video closely is the list of supplies needed to create ones very own. The list of supplies isn't mentioned in the video. So here is what I have gathered just by watching and I thought I'd share with everyone here those observations.
1) A tupperware container with a lid large enough for ones job dependent on how large by either quantity and size of the stamps are. The other variable is how fast one works.
2) A fine 3M scouring pad or several to accommodate the work.
3) Water warm enough to create the humidity in the controlled environment. Place just enough water in the container remembering not submerge the stamp or stamps in the liquid.
4) Lots of patience and the willingness to make mistakes.
It's pretty slick if you ask me. Thank you for sharing with us 1899.
Jeremy
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re: Found a better steam/sweat box system better than mine
I've been pondering how one might improve this... I do a lot of browsing at Goodwill/thrift shops and it occurs to me that a "coffee mug warmer" could be used to keep the water "steamy" and may reduce time needed. Even better, a seedling warming mat (one I've seen goes up to 40C or 104F) beneath a small Pyrex baking dish, you could put in at least 6 of the scouring pads.
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re: Found a better steam/sweat box system better than mine
Imagination is the root of inovation and creativity. Run with it is what I say.
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re: Found a better steam/sweat box system better than mine
I put this method to the test and it works exceptionally well. So well in-fact that removing curls and creases are Childs play. It works very well for removing those old hinges from unused stamps, stuck together stamps and stamps stuck to paper. I'll now be able to salvage about $60 worth of stamps stuck together for postage.
Here is a hint. The warmer the temperature is in the sweat box raises the humidity level quickly and makes the process work that much faster. I was able to rescue a Scott #210 that is unused from a retired APS approval page it was stuck to. At first glance to the untrained eye it could pass as MNH but is unused disturbed original gum.
Thank you for sharing this link with us all 1899!
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