knightyme Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) I suspect many of you are already aware of this or even using one, so this is directed at those who don't. As many of you know by now, I have a small custom plaque business that keeps me busy. When I first started the business, I looked for a way to "sign" my work, if you will, in an effort to capture follow-up orders. As such, I came real close to ordering a "rubber stamp" kit, to place my name on the rear of each plaque. However, I really wanted something more "rustic" in appearance and I found just what I was looking for at Rockler. A branding iron for wood. I brand each plaque (see image below) and follow-up orders have already manifested themselves! I love my branding iron! Edited December 10, 2016 by knightyme lawson56, Phantom Scroller, amazingkevin and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 I am not in business but I have a branding iron. The guys at work gave it to me when I retired. I don't use it on everything but I really like having one that is for sure. amazingkevin and knightyme 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Yup, I have one too. knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I use one also. knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I've had one for years, it works great. Len knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I suspect many of you are already aware of this or even using one, so this is directed at those who don't. As many of you know by now, I have a small custom plaque business that keeps me busy. When I first started the business, I looked for a way to "sign" my work, if you will, in an effort to capture follow-up orders. As such, I came real close to ordering a "rubber stamp" kit, to place my name on the rear of each plaque. However, I really wanted something more "rustic" in appearance and I found just what I was looking for at Rockler. A branding iron for wood. I brand each plaque (see image below) and follow-up orders have already manifested themselves! I love my branding iron! Looks like it keep everything in that professionally perspective I am not in business but I have a branding iron. The guys at work gave it to me when I retired. I don't use it on everything but I really like having one that is for sure. Oh don't we all love just having something even when we never use it! Yup, I have one too. Where's mine? I use one also. Now this one hot! you went all out! I suspect many of you are already aware of this or even using one, so this is directed at those who don't. As many of you know by now, I have a small custom plaque business that keeps me busy. When I first started the business, I looked for a way to "sign" my work, if you will, in an effort to capture follow-up orders. As such, I came real close to ordering a "rubber stamp" kit, to place my name on the rear of each plaque. However, I really wanted something more "rustic" in appearance and I found just what I was looking for at Rockler. A branding iron for wood. I brand each plaque (see image below) and follow-up orders have already manifested themselves! I love my branding iron! I am not in business but I have a branding iron. The guys at work gave it to me when I retired. I don't use it on everything but I really like having one that is for sure. everything has it's own priority when the need arises go for it ! Yup, I have one too. I use one also. I've had one for years, it works great. Len knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 They look Awesome.One day I will get me one. knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightyme Posted December 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I use one also. THAT'S a nice brand there John!! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I purchased an attachment for my branding iron so that I can burn the year as well. The attachment is such that the numbers may be altered each year (using a primitive form of typesetting). Often, I not only brand my work, but I add other information, such as the name of the designer if the design is not mine. I'm attaching an example. knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightyme Posted December 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I purchased an attachment for my branding iron so that I can burn the year as well. The attachment is such that the numbers may be altered each year (using a primitive form of typesetting). Often, I not only brand my work, but I add other information, such as the name of the designer if the design is not mine. I'm attaching an example. Frank, that year attachment is a nice touch! If I may ask, where did you find that? Merry Christmas!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Ron, you may purchase the attachment at Rockler. Here is a link: http://www.rockler.com/date-attachment-for-branding-irons knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightyme Posted December 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Ron, you may purchase the attachment at Rockler. Here is a link: http://www.rockler.com/date-attachment-for-branding-irons Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Ron I have to say I love your work. I've just checked out your web site you do them services proud indeed. Roly knightyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightyme Posted December 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Ron I have to say I love your work. I've just checked out your web site you do them services proud indeed. Roly *WOW* Roly, thank you very much!! That's one of the nicest compliments I've received! Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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