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
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!
--
In golf, it's not the score that counts--it's the company!
Sun, Feb 22, 2004, 1:07am [email protected] (Jay=A0Pique)
<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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On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 01:07:07 -0500, Jay Pique <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Any recommendations as to a good value in an etching device or an
>engraver?
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.
--
Smert' spamionam
Jay Pique wrote...
> 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.
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
On Sat, 21 Feb 2004 09:16:11 -0500, "Bob" <[email protected]> wrote:
>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!
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
On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 01:07:07 -0500, Jay Pique <[email protected]>
wrote:
>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
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
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 <[email protected]>
wrote:
>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.
Jim Wilson <[email protected]> wrote:
>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")
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