Farewell gift with laser engraving

[Willy Nelson]

Good Evening All

Please find enclosed a Jarrah platter I turned for a friend who was leaving Defence. It is approximately 40cm across and finished with 10 coats of Danish oil.

It was a pleasure to turn as he had provided good advice and assistance to me at work for many years.

The engraving was done by another mate at JARRAHLASERDESIGN here in Perth.

I received a call from the recipient who was very happy with it


Cheers
Willy
Jarrahland

[smiife]

hi willy,
very nice platter mate,i think the engraving is very cool too!
nice finish well done:2tsup:
cheers smiife:2tsup:

[turnerted]

A great retirement present. Well done.
Ted

[Kidbee]

It looks a million dollars with the laser engraving. Well done!

Gary

[TTIT]

Very cool Willy! :2tsup:

Question: Did the finish go on before or after the engraving???

[dr4g0nfly]

I like this idea. I do a lot of 'Beckets' - wooden inserts for polished brass 105mm Howitzer Shells that have been engraved up for the recipient.

Maybe a Cap Badge laser etched on the top - I'll have to look into this - thanks for the idea.

I can well understand why this was appreciated by the recipient, well done.

[Willy Nelson]

Very cool Willy! :2tsup:

Question: Did the finish go on before or after the engraving???


Vern
I usually apply a few coats of the sanding sealer, then a couple of Danish oil, then get it engraved. After it is engraved, I continue to coat the Danish oil onto the platter, which really sets off the engraving, both the burnt timber and the Jarrah
Cheers
Willy
Jarrahland

[vk4]

As a wood turner i love your work, as an ex service man ( ARMY) I am jealous , the platter is beautiful and a credit to you and the Laser cutting company.

Jeff
vk4