Memory box
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Hi, that's probably pyrography, kinda like a soldering iron with pen tips.
A dremel ( with practice ) is probably good for wood engraving or theres wood printing
https://upcyclethisdiythat.com/6-ways-how-to-transfer-photos-to-wood
A dremel ( with practice ) is probably good for wood engraving or theres wood printing
https://upcyclethisdiythat.com/6-ways-how-to-transfer-photos-to-wood
Jameshow
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CNC machined.
I have a mate who would do it for you.
https://www.dovecrafts.co.uk/
He did a bench engraving for a chap from our men's shed who recently past away.
Most of his stuff isn't my cuppa tea but still, nice chap.
I have a mate who would do it for you.
https://www.dovecrafts.co.uk/
He did a bench engraving for a chap from our men's shed who recently past away.
Most of his stuff isn't my cuppa tea but still, nice chap.
If it is to be precious to you, find someone to do it for you.
Henniep
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Laser is very effective. It can reproduce anything you can design on a home computer The intensity of the engraving can be adjusted to give a bold or fainter finish. The fainter finish is not intrusive.
That looks like it was done with a CNC machine and V bit, so if you know someone with a CNC that is your best bet
Some engraving companies that work on trophies also use lasers, that can work on smooth wood. Premier Trophies at Rooks Bridge in Somerset, being one.
I have an old manual gravograph engraver for plant labels. (the kind you see in botanic gardens) There are companies who have the computerised versions who can engrave any design on just about anything. I think they are now gravotech
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Darren
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I have a CNC and could engrave or laser the design we run a small woodworking shop and produce many personalised items both one off's and small to large production runs, we courier stuff all over the UK Drop me a PM and we can discuss more details D
I have a CNC and could engrave or laser the design we run a small woodworking shop and produce many personalised items both one off's and small to large production runs, we courier stuff all over the UK Drop me a PM and we can discuss more details D
The cabinet shop i used to work at did these. Done on our big laser engraver.
Took a while to get the fine writing down without it being blurred but it was just a case of adjusting the focus of the laser. A number of trial runs but it turned out really well.
The writing on the side is about 4 or 5mm high. It's burnt in then sanded to remove any scorching marks. So I'd suggest as above finding a company that has a laser etcher and get them to do it. You'll get a considerably better and more professional look than a shaky hand pyrographer.
Took a while to get the fine writing down without it being blurred but it was just a case of adjusting the focus of the laser. A number of trial runs but it turned out really well.
The writing on the side is about 4 or 5mm high. It's burnt in then sanded to remove any scorching marks. So I'd suggest as above finding a company that has a laser etcher and get them to do it. You'll get a considerably better and more professional look than a shaky hand pyrographer.
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manicminer
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Fantastic detail on those boxes. How did the engraving turn out white/pale if the design is burned on with laser? Or were they filled with paint afterwards?
I cant actually remember as it was in the finishing room and the boss's private haven. But I think it was a putty rubbed in.
