Author Topic: MAKER MARKS (Read 1098 times)

sticshooter · « **on:** October 29, 2009, 09:34:00 AM »

I stamp my with a letter stamp from work. But I am thinking of etching? What do some of you use?<><

skullworks · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2009, 09:42:00 AM »

I picked up and Etch-O-Matic on the auction website for $20 I think it was. Haven't started using it yet though.

Lamey · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2009, 10:08:00 AM »

I use both, just depends on what I feel like on that particular day. When I use my "stamp" i stamp hot, no room for error.

The nice thing about etching is that you can get different stencils, they arent expensive, and if you clean them after each use they will last a long time.

madness522 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2009, 12:04:00 PM »

I built an etcher from plans I found on the internet and Radio Shack sells every part in it except for the felt pad. It works great and the total cost was around $60 plus I had the satisfaction of building it myself.

sticshooter · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2009, 07:42:00 PM »

Etch-O-Matic anyone use this and how good of a job does it do? Just need it to say STIC or maybe RESURRECTED BLADES?<><

Kevin Evans · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2009, 08:20:00 PM »

Frank mine is homemade.Its not hard .

Like Lammey said ,it just has to do with the stincil and they are not exspensive.
Great post Matt think you sumed it up in one sentence

skullworks · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2009, 06:48:00 AM »

They don't look hard to do...several online tutorials about making them. Just couldn't pass up a $20 one!

terencepinder · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2009, 09:50:00 AM »

i use an etchomatic and it is easy to use and looks good

sticshooter · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2009, 09:52:00 AM »

Anyone make a UV box? I see I need a box for stencils also.<><

skullworks · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2009, 09:27:00 PM »

I plan on buying stencils. You can get a lot of them on the page size and they told me each one is good for 20-50 marks.

madness522 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 01, 2009, 09:06:00 AM »

Check out Ernie Grospitch Blue Lightning Stencils. http://www.erniesknives.com/Etching%20Stencils.htm

TxMoon · « **Reply #11 on:** November 02, 2009, 04:18:00 AM »

what volt does your etcher put out? I have used a cell phone home charger and another kind of charger with salt water and used stencils from a sign making place it works 5 bucks for a 100 stickers.

Montauks · « **Reply #12 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:50:00 AM »

TxMoon, Could ya go into a bit more detail about your process?

Ragnarok Forge · « **Reply #13 on:** November 03, 2009, 01:14:00 AM »

What is the best search words to use to find a home made etcher. I want to add this to my makers marking methods and enjoy building my own tools. I will hit a sign shot to get the stencils made up.

madness522 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 03, 2009, 06:23:00 AM »

I'd give you the direct link to the one I built but Chris keeps changing his web site and I doubt the link will be right for more than a couple weeks.

Chris Crawford wrote the tutorial I used to make the etcher. Look under his tutorials.

BowPlinker · « **Reply #15 on:** November 24, 2009, 08:52:00 PM »

a STAMP is old school and one of the things that drew me to your knives in the first place.
You know they are hand forged when you see that!!!! Maybe a personalized stamp but NO ETCHING ....takes the character out of it...
GMHO

sticshooter · « **Reply #16 on:** November 24, 2009, 09:11:00 PM »

No worry bud I still have the stamp.<><

OconeeDan · « **Reply #17 on:** November 25, 2009, 07:54:00 AM »

I saw a demo recently, the guy used a simple 1.75amp trickle charger for 12v battery, found at wally world auto section for 20 bucks.
Attach a stainless piece of barstock on negative lead, by attaching wire with screw. Used small piece of cheap felt found in walmart hobby section. Got the felt only slightly damp using mix of apple cider vinegar, water, salt, and a little dish detergent.
He "zapped" the stencil in one second bursts, maybe 10 times to 15 times. He said if you hold it to the stencil for long periods, you burn it up.
Get stencils made at Ernies or make your own if you are inclined.
It worked very well for him.
I am getting set up to do this.
But I'll keep my whack 'em stamp for when it is more appropriate.
Dan

kbaknife · « **Reply #18 on:** November 25, 2009, 08:59:00 AM »

OconeeDan · « **Reply #19 on:** November 25, 2009, 09:44:00 PM »

Nice pic Karl, but how about teachin us something?

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