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  • #1
    Scratch705
    I need a LIFE!!
    • May 2009
    • 12520

    AR15 Lower Etching/Engraving?

    So I have a AR15 lower that I want to have my buddy do an artwork on (so this rules out laser engraving services before anyone chimes in on that) is there any specific hand tool I can get for him to scratch/etch into the lower?

    Will I be able to just use a metal pick and tell him to go at it, or will I need a rotary tool or a specific engraver tool in order to make it viable?

    This is a factory made completed lower, this is for artwork only. I just don't want to do laser engraving. It has the standard anodized black that all lowers are. I do plan on to color his work with some of those Testors's enamel paint from the local arts/hobby store since they sell them in the small bottles. not a complete fill in, but more like highlighting some features to add depth to the sketching.

    Is this something that is do-able or am i just in for a world of hassle and just making my lower ugly?
    Last edited by Scratch705; 07-13-2016, 7:39 PM.
    Originally posted by leelaw
    Because -ohmigosh- they can add their opinions, too?
    Originally posted by SoCalSig1911
    Preppers canceled my order this afternoon because I called them a disgrace... Not ordering from those clowns again.
    Originally posted by PrepperGunShop
    Truthfully, we cancelled your order because of your lack of civility and your threats ... What is a problem is when you threaten my customer service team and make demands instead of being civil. Plain and simple just don't be an a**hole (where you told us to shove it).
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    • #2
      Whiskey_Tango
      Senior Member
      • Mar 2014
      • 1588
      The markings must be .003" deep. I went this route:
      Calguns.net
      http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=949819


      You would need to remove the ano first though.

      EDIT: if it's just art have at it, but if you're looking to put identifying markings on it then you gotta follow this.
      https://www.atf.gov/firearms/firearms-guides-importation-verification-firearms-ammunition-firearms-verification-overview
      Last edited by Whiskey_Tango; 07-13-2016, 3:54 PM.

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        • #3
          Scratch705
          I need a LIFE!!
          • May 2009
          • 12520
          This will just be art.

          I would go with the laser engraving route but my buddy does decent sketch drawings and I don't think laser machine can copy that.
          Originally posted by leelaw
          Because -ohmigosh- they can add their opinions, too?
          Originally posted by SoCalSig1911
          Preppers canceled my order this afternoon because I called them a disgrace... Not ordering from those clowns again.
          Originally posted by PrepperGunShop
          Truthfully, we cancelled your order because of your lack of civility and your threats ... What is a problem is when you threaten my customer service team and make demands instead of being civil. Plain and simple just don't be an a**hole (where you told us to shove it).

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            • #4
              Milsurp Collector
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              • Jan 2009
              • 5884
              Originally posted by Scratch705

              I do plan on to color in the lines of his work with some of those Testors's enamel paint from the local arts/hobby store since they sell them in the small bottles.
              I'm sure that will produce a first-class professional-looking result. I can't wait to see it!
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                • #5
                  Scratch705
                  I need a LIFE!!
                  • May 2009
                  • 12520
                  Originally posted by Milsurp Collector
                  I'm sure that will produce a first-class professional-looking result. I can't wait to see it!
                  not sure if sarcastic or serious...?

                  I do plan on practicing and planning this out. not just willy-nilly working on my lower straight away.
                  Originally posted by leelaw
                  Because -ohmigosh- they can add their opinions, too?
                  Originally posted by SoCalSig1911
                  Preppers canceled my order this afternoon because I called them a disgrace... Not ordering from those clowns again.
                  Originally posted by PrepperGunShop
                  Truthfully, we cancelled your order because of your lack of civility and your threats ... What is a problem is when you threaten my customer service team and make demands instead of being civil. Plain and simple just don't be an a**hole (where you told us to shove it).

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                    • #6
                      uxo2
                      Veteran Member
                      • Dec 2008
                      • 4003
                      If it is a 80% that you will sell. Yes it needs to be engraved per specs.

                      Is it a factory finished lower that you bought and it has the manufactures markings.

                      Engrave anyway you want. Just leave the factory marking alone.

                      A blank 80% to 100% that is just for you. Engrave whatever you want.
                      till 2017.
                      Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you,
                      Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.
                      One died for your soul; the other for your freedom.
                      George Patton

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                        • #7
                          Scratch705
                          I need a LIFE!!
                          • May 2009
                          • 12520
                          finished factory lower.

                          i just want to make it unique. and the artwork is going on the blank side of the lower (ie opposite side of all the manufacturer markings)
                          Originally posted by leelaw
                          Because -ohmigosh- they can add their opinions, too?
                          Originally posted by SoCalSig1911
                          Preppers canceled my order this afternoon because I called them a disgrace... Not ordering from those clowns again.
                          Originally posted by PrepperGunShop
                          Truthfully, we cancelled your order because of your lack of civility and your threats ... What is a problem is when you threaten my customer service team and make demands instead of being civil. Plain and simple just don't be an a**hole (where you told us to shove it).

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