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I got an electric one from this place recently. It does take some practice
http://branding-irons.biz/but overall Im happy with it. In hindsight I would have done my signature in a different font something cleaner and larger. Im still working on perfecting my method - holding it straight how long to press etc
However the branding Iron is really good. reasonably priced and Terry was great to deal with
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I was given one that needs to be heated with a torch. At first I thought that was the best choice, because (I reasoned) the electric elements would burn out leaving you needing a new iron. Turns out a lot of them, maybe all, have replaceable elements. In the meantime I learned it's very hard to get exactly the right temp to use a manual heat model...still trying to figure out what the right temp is, if I ever get that I can use it much better (measure it with a non contact thermometer).
I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.
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I've used it only a few times but I'm happy with my electric Rockler branding iron.
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CharlieD said:
Tried the search function, but it came back with all kinds of silliness, so if this is a repeat, my apologies.
I need to start putting a brand on my piece that I give to clients as house-warming gifts (realtor). There is a pretty wide range of options I found poking around on the net, but was wondering if anyone had any experiences, good/bad or otherwise, with these devices.
I was thinking electric because when I go into production, I usually make 25-30 pieces at a time (cutting boards, serving trays, and so on).
Anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks all.
Charlie
I had a custom electric branding iron made with my company logo and one with my signature. I will double check who made them for me. I do remember it was pretty reasonable considering it wasnt a generic design. I think it was brandingirons.com or brandnew industries but I could be wrong. I can post a picture of what the brand looks like. They did a really nice job with the detail.