I want to purchase this to label plumbing tools. Do you think this would make engravings that would hold up on heavier metals?
1832172
The little that I have used this I think it will do good on any metal. It engraves like a normal engraver but is very precise.
855805
it is intended to bend soft copper tubing. i doubt that it would hold up bending stainless steel. much of the tubing holding parts are a hardened plastic.
2260192
Do you know what kind of metal it is? This is supposed to work on brass, copper, bronze, and some nickle pieces. Mostly I have used it on silver plated pieces where the base metal (brass) is showing through. It seems VERY hit or miss, in some places it improves the look impressively in others it will not seem to take.
1951401
I would not recommend, because if you destroy the integrity of the metal, you ruin the sword. And 2, only if you know someone personally who knew how to handle the engraving and do a decent job. My suggestion would be to place in a display case or stand and have an engraved plaque made stating what you would like.
1000812
Probably not, it would be too thick, your labels won't lay flat and look nice. It's used more to seal glass case corners or stainless steel pieces together.
1503141
My experience with this tool is that the bits are very very very fine for fine detailed work and you cant get bigger bits or burs is what they are called...I would get an dremel tool for your engraving
1533005
Sorry, I don't know. I would check with the people that would be doing the engraving. I know in general though if an item breaks during engraving and it's not provided by the engraving shop then they won't replace it. If you purchase something from their shop and they have a problem they should definitely replace it at no cost to you. I hope this helps, good luck.
1557947
I used it to make a leather cutter blade repair and had to file it to fit. It was harder than a lead/tin solder but I'm not sure it would have the wear qualities you require. It may be worth a try considering the price of the product.
1652604
If the washers aren't very hardened, I'm sure you'll have no problem. I have yet to try and stamp a Grade 8 washer, I doubt it would have much effect.These stamps work great, but the back stop is every bit as important. I know that using a heavy desk, or even a concrete floor will not work too well, you really need to buy a steel jeweler block and a full sized hammer (for stamping steel.)
2260194
Honestly don't know from experience. It depends on the base metal, if it has nickel in it should work okay. Is it rusty or not- if not that should be an indicator if the base metal contains nickel
1486448
I feel this ladle would not be suitable for engraving .Handle curves and also not wide enough. LADLE IS GREAT QUALITY HOWEVER
972333
I have used this engraver to engrave my initials on bits for horses. I have to go over and over to be sure it can be seen. If you want it to look really tidy is go with a better model I think. But I have had pretty good luck, for the price anyway
1503140
I purchased this to engrave glass, but I dont see any reason why you could not use it on copper, you would have to have the correct tip, they can be purchaced at any craft store.
1231899
Yes, On the blade up near the handle would be a good place to put a name. Engraving doesn'r go very deep so anywhere would not hurt the strength of the blade.
888608
My wife ordered it to shape into names for wedding hangers and it was too stiff to make into cursive names, it would definintly be strong enough for supports but depending on how tight you're spiraling them it may be difficult if you want them smaller than an inch spirals.
1223125
You want to be careful engraving. Go lightly; gouging will compromise the integrity of the blade.
1596928
I have embossed 30g copper. If the metal is thin enough to roll through without forcing the handle, it will emboss.