Brass branding iron

**hughie** · 22nd February 2013, 05:10 PM

Thanks for all the replies, I have been doing some Google re shx files etc and found this.
762 SHX AutoCAD Fonts might be handy for some

I have what they call 'high tensile Ali' 6061 grade [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6061_aluminium_alloy]
it machines very well with a clean shiny finish, well on my mill anyway.

I've got a fair bit of it so I can supply all that's required plus extra to play around with.

Ok if the second line is a bit hard to read then just the name perhaps.
One the problems I have is size on small bowl bottom and I think I shall have to compromise on that. Perhaps just the signature is the way to go 40 mm is not to bad 18 high is a bit tough to accommodate on a lot of stuff. So one line might be the go.

**hughie** · 22nd February 2013, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by SAISAY

I have no idea what grade mine is only that it is used to build boats

Probably 6082 or ASTM B928ASTM B928 / B928M - 09 Standard Specification for High Magnesium Aluminum Alloy Sheet and Plate for Marine Service and Similar Environments

**SAISAY** · 22nd February 2013, 06:43 PM

I should have the rebuild of my machine finished by the end of next week.
If you can wait that long, I'll give it a bash.
I am in FNQ however

**SAISAY** · 22nd February 2013, 07:18 PM

Played with it a bit more.
Is it something like this you are after?
TheWoodenPotter.jpg
About 33 x 20 x 10
Only a rough play, it will have to be mirrored to work as a branding iron

TheWoodenPotterMirrored.jpg
Like this?

**Malibu** · 23rd February 2013, 10:13 AM

Had a bit of time today while I got stuck into a couple of other things, so I did a trial...
Actual text size is 33x13.6mm

**Bob Willson** · 23rd February 2013, 04:12 PM

These are no good at all for me. This means that if I wiant to steal this idea I'm going to have to brand everything I make with the name H Mackay -- The Wooden Potter

**SAISAY** · 23rd February 2013, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Willson

These are no good at all for me. This means that if I wiant to steal this idea I'm going to have to brand everything I make with the name H Mackay -- The Wooden Potter

Or you could make your own

**hughie** · 23rd February 2013, 09:28 PM

Looking good. I guess its down to what would stamp/brand the clearest, square or oval

**SAISAY** · 25th February 2013, 09:54 PM

Here is a badge I made for myself in aluminium
Badge.jpg
This one was an inlay badge (sample only) but I liked the fonts together.

**RustyArc** · 25th February 2013, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by SAISAY

Here is a badge I made for myself in aluminium

So I'm guessing your engraving program doesn't have a spell checker

**Greolt** · 26th February 2013, 11:12 AM

I machined a couple of these out of brass for a friend.

They were 25 x 15 mm in size. Name plates for a steam driven loco that would fit inside a shoe box.

Unfortunately I do not have pics of the real item. Only this Aspire representation.

There were machining marks in the area surrounding the letters. He filled that area with black paint. That would not matter for use as a branding iron.

Greolt

**SAISAY** · 26th February 2013, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by RustyArc

So I'm guessing your engraving program doesn't have a spell checker

Why??????

**RustyArc** · 26th February 2013, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by SAISAY

Why??????

It might just be my dodgy eyesight, but it looks like you spelled custom with a "k".

**SAISAY** · 26th February 2013, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by RustyArc

It might just be my dodgy eyesight, but it looks like you spelled custom with a "k".

I did, on purpose and kraft as well

**Bob Willson** · 26th February 2013, 06:59 PM

She is from up north you know.

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