DIY engraving?

[k1dude]

With the new laws taking effect, does anyone have a DIY way of engraving/etching lowers?

Many owners have way too many to pay someone $50 to $75 a pop to have them properly engraved.

The only options I know of is using a metal stamping set or hand engraving tool. But, the finished product usually looks like a first grade craft project or a drunk was doing the work.

Is there a good stencil system to help guide one's hand? Or an acid etching process? Laser? Or a cheap engraving machine that can do aluminum?

[mnichols]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=949819

[IrishJoe3]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=949819

Ha. yup. Thanks for sharing my thread/

Here's one project I did using that technique

[k1dude]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=949819

Man. That is impressive work. But that's way too much time, effort, and expertise. After all is said and done, it would be cheaper to pay $50.

If you're real artistic and want a one-of-a-kind piece, I could see the benefit. If you just want letters and numbers to meet federal requirements, it's too much time and effort.

[Looneybin]

tagged for future etching of 80%
thanks

[tmh1]

...hand engraving tool. But, the finished product usually looks like a first grade craft project or a drunk was doing the work.

This is actually the look I am going for

F' em, as long as it meets (this month's) legal requirements. Not gonna be selling it anyway.

[k1dude]

This is actually the look I am going for

F' em, as long as it meets (this month's) legal requirements. Not gonna be selling it anyway.

Hmm. Good point.

[IrishJoe3]

This is actually the look I am going for

F' em, as long as it meets (this month's) legal requirements. Not gonna be selling it anyway.

Haha. In that case,

[Matrixmadman]

Tagged

[G38xOC]

Tagged . Looking for some 1 day turn around work here . 50 sounds reasonable though . No logo needed .

[machrono]

.....Many owners have way too many to pay someone $50 to $75 a pop to have them properly engraved....

Wondering aloud if the costs be deducted on one's tax return as "state and local taxes paid" After all, you have a number of legal lowers that now require expensive engraving work because of a new state law. Any tax people here?

[machrono]

Anyone? And while we are at it, how about CCW licensing and training costs and fees? Not insignificant. This may be an interesting legal Avenue to explore.

[50BMGBOB]

Has anyone tried laser engraving? I have seen some with a 10 watt fiber that claim to be able to en grave metal. I was thinking of the same thing. Between myself, my son and my brother it would be cheaper to buy an engraving machine than pay $50 a piece.

[mif_slim]

I tried the hammer stamp on aluminum because i did think of using it for my 80%, however, you gotta pound pretty hard to make a mark. Im afraid it might bemd the lower so i never did it. Im sure it wont hurt it though.