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Jay Pique
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 Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:32 pm Post subject: Etching/engraving tool... |
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Spurred by the Laser Engraving post...
As my personal tools are getting more and more commingled with those
at work, I'd like to start being more diligent about identifying them.
Any recommendations as to a good value in an etching device or an
engraver? I'd probably like to get a lettering template or two as
well. For wooden things I've been just stamping my initials in a
nonsensitive area, but for things like scrapers, steel rules and
squares I'd like something with more permanence than tape or marker.
Thanks -
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Bridger
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| Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: Etching/engraving tool... |
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On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 01:07:07 -0500, Jay Pique <JayPique@hotmail.com>
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Spurred by the Laser Engraving post...
As my personal tools are getting more and more commingled with those
at work, I'd like to start being more diligent about identifying them.
Any recommendations as to a good value in an etching device or an
engraver? I'd probably like to get a lettering template or two as
well. For wooden things I've been just stamping my initials in a
nonsensitive area, but for things like scrapers, steel rules and
squares I'd like something with more permanence than tape or marker.
Thanks -
JP
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it takes a bit of skill, but a foredom flexible shaft grinder is great
for that, and mighty handy for lots of other things too...
Bridger |
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J T
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| Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: Etching/engraving tool... |
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Sun, Feb 22, 2004, 1:07am JayPique@hotmail.com (Jay Pique)
<snip> I'd like something with more permanence than tape or marker.
Since I started painting my tools yellow, my kids won't touch them,
let alone borrow them.
But, if you don't want to do that, I would use etching cream (or
something similar), and probably a stencil.
JOAT
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Paul Franklin
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| Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:33 pm Post subject: Re: Etching/engraving tool... |
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On Sat, 21 Feb 2004 09:16:11 -0500, "Bob" <bzimny@ncweb.com> wrote:
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I buy the cheapest engravers I can find at the local hardware and Big Lots
and places like that--just replace them when they go!!! I've had the most
recent one for over 10 years!!!!
Depending on the amount of space you have, sometimes its advisable to add
some type of identifying number (NOT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER!!) I use
M/D/Y of anniversary--helps ID if stolen, unless the thief got married the
exact same day you did!
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Drivers license number (assuming they don't use SSN) is good.
Instantly recognizable by police and they can find you easily.
I use the cheapo engraver too. It always looks like it was written by
a 2 year old, but gets the job done.
Paul |
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Bob
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| Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:33 pm Post subject: Re: Etching/engraving tool... |
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I buy the cheapest engravers I can find at the local hardware and Big Lots
and places like that--just replace them when they go!!! I've had the most
recent one for over 10 years!!!!
Depending on the amount of space you have, sometimes its advisable to add
some type of identifying number (NOT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER!!) I use
M/D/Y of anniversary--helps ID if stolen, unless the thief got married the
exact same day you did!
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In golf, it's not the score that counts--it's the company! |
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Andy Dingley
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| Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:33 pm Post subject: Re: Etching/engraving tool... |
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On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 01:07:07 -0500, Jay Pique <JayPique@hotmail.com>
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Any recommendations as to a good value in an etching device or an
engraver?
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I've got all sorts of Foredom-like gadgets. Still not happy with any
of them.
But for writing my name on stuff, I use a $10 rotary engraver with a
fixed diamond point (Minicraft ?). Piece of crap, but it works really
well (lightweight, mainly). When I wear it out, I'll buy another.
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nospambob@vcoms.net
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| Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: Etching/engraving tool... |
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Gal posted a couple of years ago that she solved the problem by
painting all of her tools shocking pink, no more borrowing. Even her
husband wouldn't borrow.
On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 01:07:07 -0500, Jay Pique <JayPique@hotmail.com>
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As my personal tools are getting more and more commingled with those
at work, I'd like to start being more diligent about identifying them. |
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Jim Wilson
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| Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 3:22 am Post subject: Re: Etching/engraving tool... |
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Jay Pique wrote...
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Any recommendations as to a good value in an etching device or an
engraver? I'd probably like to get a lettering template or two as
well. For wooden things I've been just stamping my initials in a
nonsensitive area, but for things like scrapers, steel rules and
squares I'd like something with more permanence than tape or marker.
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For marking metals, I really like electrochemical etching. It's an easy
and safe process, and I have had good luck with it. Beware the
commercially available equipment for it, though, it is ridiculously
expensive. It is also very easy to build -- my electro-etcher is shop
made from materials I had on hand. The process, materials, and equipment
are quite simple, but information is closely guarded within the industry.
Bob Warner, a knifemaker, has from time to time posted some useful
information about the process and equipment on various knife forums. His
tutorials page provides a good starting point:
http://www.warnerknives.com/tutorials.htm
(check out "Electro-Etcher" and "Stencil Exposure unit")
Some Google searches should fill in the gaps.
Jim |
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Jay Pique
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 5:54 pm Post subject: Re: Etching/engraving tool... |
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Jim Wilson <jwilson@paragoncode.com> wrote:
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For marking metals, I really like electrochemical etching. It's an easy
and safe process, and I have had good luck with it. Beware the
commercially available equipment for it, though, it is ridiculously
expensive. It is also very easy to build -- my electro-etcher is shop
made from materials I had on hand. The process, materials, and equipment
are quite simple, but information is closely guarded within the industry.
Bob Warner, a knifemaker, has from time to time posted some useful
information about the process and equipment on various knife forums. His
tutorials page provides a good starting point:
http://www.warnerknives.com/tutorials.htm
(check out "Electro-Etcher" and "Stencil Exposure unit")
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Thanks for the link - that should do the trick. I'm pretty excited
about it, actually. I'll post about my travails once I test it out.
JP |
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