ChetlovesMer Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I've been considering ordering an electric wood burning iron with my company logo on it. Up until today I haven't marked any of the projects I've earned commission on. Really that’s pretty dumb. I should have at least signed and dated the bottom of a drawer with a sharpie or something. Just curious, how do you all mark (or Marc) your work? Do you mark it differently if you are earning a commission on it or if you are just making it for a loved one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSawitFirst Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I was advised against using an electric branding iron as they don't get hot enough. I used a non-electric iron that I heat with a propane torch. It works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcornHouse Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I've been considering ordering an electric wood burning iron with my company logo on it. Up until today I haven't marked any of the projects I've earned commission on. Really that’s pretty dumb. I should have at least signed and dated the bottom of a drawer with a sharpie or something. Just curious, how do you all mark (or Marc) your work? Do you mark it differently if you are earning a commission on it or if you are just making it for a loved one? I got one of the steel punches from Lee Valley of an acorn, and I also glue a signed label with my logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I've considered a tag that hangs from a rail or knob, but I haven't considered branding the work. When you use the brand, do you mark it after you've assembled but before you finish, or when it's still in individual pieces? Gave it some thought, and I remember seeing some chalk signatures on the back of some furniture I moved out of my great aunt's house a year after she passed, and the furniture had sat there for over 40 years... So I know chalk will last (as long as you don't clean that area regularly...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon003 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 The problem with Marc-branding your work is how much he complains when you put him into the oven to heat him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 HA HA HA The methods I know of are 1. medallions 2. sharpie signature plus a coin for the year it was made 3. branding iron The problem with Marc-branding your work is how much he complains when you put him into the oven to heat him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flairwoodworks Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I use an electric engraver to sign my name and the date. It doesn't work so well on open grained woods though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jusfine Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I have used a branding iron for about 6 years (bought it from www.brandnew.net) and I really like it. I purchased the type that mounts in the drill press, that way you can let it heat up and brand any number of items one right after the other, and the brand stays flat and marks every corner. Make sure you unplug your drill press... I have a light on my drill press, and turn it on when I have the iron plugged in, and it gives me an extra measure of security to alert me that it is on. Certainly don't want to burn down the shop because I forgot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSawitFirst Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I brand individual pieces before assembly. When I remember to. If I forget, I brand the piece after assembly and before finishing. When I remember to. I've learned you can brand right through finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Slack Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 I looked at this website. I will give them a call on Monday. Thanks for posting this. It sounds like so far ... you like them. I have used a branding iron for about 6 years (bought it from www.brandnew.net) and I really like it. I purchased the type that mounts in the drill press, that way you can let it heat up and brand any number of items one right after the other, and the brand stays flat and marks every corner. Make sure you unplug your drill press... I have a light on my drill press, and turn it on when I have the iron plugged in, and it gives me an extra measure of security to alert me that it is on. Certainly don't want to burn down the shop because I forgot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotscott Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 I always liked the look of the branding irons, but I always felt that the money should be spent on a new tool or saw blade. Maybe I was too cheap to cough up the money for one, but I order a $9 rubber stamp that does a pretty good impression of a branding iron....it works best if you stamp the piece before the final clear coats. I also like to embed a penny from the year the piece was made. The stamp looks something like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmason Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 A lot of good ideas here, you could also glue a business card to the drawer bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joestyles Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 I use a self inking stamp. Works ok but it can smudge and is easily obscured. I have a wood burning iron and have been thinking of using it after seeing Marc's videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick LoDico Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 I have an electric from Rockler. Works just fine on most woods. I don't think it would show up on some of the darker species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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