engravers???

[bert.]

what are you guys using to engrave your names into your tools? i'm looking for a good one to leave in my box at work so i can do my tools
also where abouts are you guys putting your initals on your tools?

would the dremel be a good choice as it has other uses? or a stand alone engraver?

 

[rlitman]

A popular method around here is the one with a spring loaded carbon rod that you connect to a car battery. It kind of burns its way through the chrome. I'll see if I can take a picture of mine when I have a chance.

 

[rusty65]

I just use a old plug in engraver and i have yet to have a problem engraving my craftsman sockets.

 

[MrKriez]

I was just thinking about posting this thread. I am curious as well as to what everyone uses to label their tools.

 

[jjjrmx5]

Blue point air scribe w/medium tip for me.

Works like a charm...
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=681332&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog


HF also makes a electric engraver that may be worth a try for $7. If it doesn't work you can always take it back.
http://www.harborfreight.com/electric-engraver-46099.html

 

[bert.]

we dont have hf in australia i'm not sure weather thats a good or bad thing

 

[bert.]

A popular method around here is the one with a spring loaded carbon rod that you connect to a car battery. It kind of burns its way through the chrome. I'll see if I can take a picture of mine when I have a chance.

i'm keen to learn a bit more about this one

 

[volvo92906]

I have the same kind as what HF sells, except I got mine at Lowes. It works well and is a normal AC wall plug. Never had a problem engraving anything.

 

[OccupantRJ]

i'm keen to learn a bit more about this one

I have used one that was nothing but an electrical transformer with a 120 volt line cord on the primary input, with an alligator clip and a copper rod attached to the secondary side, which is low voltage. The alligator clip lead was attached to the part to be engraved, then the copper rod attached to the other lead was used to spark write with. Output voltage was 6 volts.

 

[YOJIMI]

I've got one of the Army-surplus ,transformer models , uses a copper coated carbon rod , and gets hot enough when you crank it up , you can solder with it
JIMI

 

[Givl Reggin]

Hand engraving? What is this the stone age?

You can now get 60-watt Laser engravers for under $1500 bucks that will give a professional look like nothing else.

 

[helterskelter]

This CP9160 is the preferred pen at our shop (we engrave parts with traceability information), so it's not uncommon for someone to be using a pen for hours on end. Not really for the casual user .

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EBHARK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

We also have a bunch of these ones at nearly 4x the price. I've used both and prefer the 9160. As an added bonus it the 9160 sounds like a bumblebee.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F6LGV0/?tag=atomicindus08-20