Geo. T. Schmidt Model 4 Manual Nameplate Marking Press (Serial #31579)

"The Analog Typewriter for People Who Hate Plastic." Why use a label maker that’s going to peel off in six months when you can indent your legacy directly into stainless steel? This Schmidt Model 4 is the heavy-metal version of a 'Click-N-Done.' It doesn't need batteries, it doesn't need Wi-Fi, and it definitely doesn't care about your feelings—it only cares about permanent, perfectly spaced industrial marking. Whether you’re making custom dog tags or labeling the valves on a nuclear sub, this press is 28 pounds of 'set it and forget it.' It’s the tool your great-grandfather used, and it’ll still be stamping long after your smartphone is a paperweight."

Product Details & Specs

• Manufacturer: Geo. T. Schmidt, Inc. (Chicago, IL).

• Function: Manually operated detail press.

• Dial: Interchangeable 40-character dial (A-Z, 0-9, and symbols). Based on the scale in the photo, yours likely has a 1/8" or 3/16" character size.

• Capacity: Can handle plates up to 4" deep and 8" wide, with a thickness of 0.012" to 0.093".

• Action: When you pull the lever, it stamps the character and automatically advances the table for perfect spacing.

• Weight: Approximately 28.5 lbs. It’s a solid chunk of cast iron and steel.

• Updated Details & Specs

• Character Size: Based on the spacing on that wheel, you have a 1/8" (3mm) character set. This is the most popular size because it’s perfectly legible on standard 1"x3" industrial nameplates.

• Characters: You've got the full alphanumeric suite: A–Z, 0–9, a period, and a dash.

• Material: That wheel is made of hardened tool steel—designed to bite into brass, aluminum, and cold-rolled steel without dulling.