Logo Plates

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georgetroy

>What a great idea. Thanks for showing. GT

Really nice!!!

Jim K in Trappe PA

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tek

>Here is an Air Force Plate. Again the wood is Maple. This time the finish is spray laquer. I've also done Army and Navy Plates.

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tek

>This one is not military, but uses the same tecnique. This was another gift. Go Bucks!

Finish concerns?

Michael Stadulis, in Gloucester County, NJ

>Hi T-

No issues with bleeding or the adhesive softening/lifting when you spray a solvent based finish on the labels?

Mike

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Barbara Gill, Remlik VA

>Tek, the plates look really nice. There is also another way to go and that is with laser engraving. To add color, special markers can be used. The engraving is more expensive though but it is permanent.

I went through all of the design steps with an outfit in Richmond who said his laser would engrave 13" wide plates. When it came time to engrave the sample plate we discovered that the plates were too thick (5/4) for his machine. So if anyone decides to go this route, make sure the engraver will adjust for diameter and depth. I just turned a mahogany plate that I am going to take to another engraver whose machine will adjust for depth and diameter.

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tek

>I let the ink set up at least 8 hrs. The first coat of finish I spray, I put on light and let dry well before applying any more finish. I've used an Epson 660 printer (now dead) and a Cannon i960 printer for logos. I did a bit of experimenting in the beginning. I first used this for a wooden puzzle for my niece. It seems if I use that first light coat method I don't have any problems. I did try General Finishes Salad Bowl Finish on one. I was able to wipe that on without smearing the ink. If you want more detailed instructions e-mail me and I'll send them.

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tek

>Thanks Barbra I haven't thought of that. The president of our woodturning club happens to own such a beast. I may have to look into that.

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Ron in Drums PA

>This is a great idea, I like it allot

Inkjet ink fades over time especially if exposed to sun light.

Toner from most color copies, while more expensive, will last longer than the Avery material. Toner, when applied to the correct material is considered archival.

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Bobby

>Great looking plates, tek. Where are you getting the image for the logos? I have a good friend that is in the Marines and I would like to do one for him.

Bobby