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10-06-2017 02:53 AM |
Topic tags/keywords: pyrography machine china woodburning I just need something simple to burn my name into the work. Would prefer a machine instead of a pen that just plugs into the wall. I’d prefer it be made in the US, but I don’t care which country its from except china. Everything I’ve ever bought that’s made there is crap. -- What ever you do, be good at it. -Abe Lincoln |
11 replies so far
#1 posted 10-06-2017 02:16 PM |
What kind of machine are you talking about? How would it work? I can’t recall seeing such a thing. A small and inexpensive laser would do the job but just about all of them are made in China. |
#2 posted 10-06-2017 10:36 PM |
They look like sodering irons but plug into a machine for variable control of the amount of current the pen gets. Here’s a link for one….made in china unfortunately. -- What ever you do, be good at it. -Abe Lincoln |
#3 posted 10-06-2017 11:14 PM |
If you are just burning your name, what about the branding iron style? Rockler sells them, I believe they make them locally. I’ve had one for about 15 years, has worked well for me. -- The optimist says "the glass is half full". The pessimist says "the glass is half empty". The engineer says "the glass is twice as big as it needs to be" |
#4 posted 10-07-2017 01:51 AM |
I thought about that, but I’ve got a little logo too I want to put on -- What ever you do, be good at it. -Abe Lincoln |
#5 posted 10-07-2017 03:30 AM |
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#6 posted 10-07-2017 03:44 AM |
Have you looked into doing heat transfer? Just need a soldering iron and a laser printer. A lot cheaper and you aren’t locked into a single design. Just a thought. Cheers, -- Brad in FL - In Dog I trust... everything else is questionable |
#7 posted 10-07-2017 04:25 AM |
awesome idea thanks! i’ll look into it. -- What ever you do, be good at it. -Abe Lincoln |
#8 posted 10-07-2017 04:57 AM |
Here’s an awesome vid with a fella transfering it with acetone although most seem to do it with an iron for some reason…. looks fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkWuY06LqOs -- What ever you do, be good at it. -Abe Lincoln |
#9 posted 10-07-2017 02:46 PM |
I don’t see much difference in functionality between a pen that plugs in the wall and the “machine” you linked to. It just has a temperature adjustment and a lot of unnecessary tips. It doesn’t seem all those features would be worth paying for, given your stated purpose. Here is a link to a branding iron that you can have custom made with simple imagery rather than just type. It is expensive but seems to me to be exactly what you need. https://www.woodcraft.com/products/branding-iron-electric-logo-signature I’m sure there are other suppliers as well. |
#10 posted 10-08-2017 07:06 AM |
Good point. Graacias, sir. -- What ever you do, be good at it. -Abe Lincoln |
#11 posted 12-16-2017 09:52 PM |
www.Woodburning.com has the colwood, that’s what I’m using. I think mineral spirits works as well on the acetone video. -- Randy - If I'm not on LJ's then I'm making Saw Dust. Please feel free to visit my store location at http://www.facebook.com/randy.blackstock.custom.wood.designs |
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