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  1. 23rd October 2011, 01:55 PM #1
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    Hi all,

    I've had an inquiry from a potential customer who wanted me to find out if it was possible to get engraving done on wooden pens, she was interested in getting some sierras done with a student's name and the year on the wooden barrel, I would then do a ca finish over the top.
    Has anyone had this done this before, how should I go about it?

    any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated

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    I suggest you contact forum member Woodenink (Amos) and he'll look after you.

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    Definitely, Good advice ,Amos is the way to go. his work is excellent and he is very approachable..
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    Give Amos a call. He is highly recommended.

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    Thanks for the recommenadtions, I havve sent you a PM Steve, Amos
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    Hey Steve,

    Amos is your man over there,

    I get heaps of pens done over here (WA) and I usually have them finished, ie, CA and Polished, then they are Laser Engraved and Ebonized (spelling) some timbers ebonize well and those that don't, well we paint fill them, or use Gold or Silver Rub 'n' Buff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HazzaB View Post
    Hey Steve,

    then they are Laser Engraved and Ebonized

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    What do you use for the ebonizing? I've had a few Marri pens engraved that have come out with very pale lettering after laser engraving. I used ebony rub n' buff but i'm interested in other approaches.
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    Hey Bookend,

    I think its Steelwool disolved in Vinegar, don't know quantities but it reacts with the tannens in the timber an turns them black, that's why you need to finish and seal the pen before engraving.

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    Yeah Ditto from me I have used Amos and found him to be a great help.


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    Quote Originally Posted by HazzaB View Post
    Hey Bookend,

    I think its Steelwool disolved in Vinegar, don't know quantities but it reacts with the tannens in the timber an turns them black, that's why you need to finish and seal the pen before engraving.

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