Ian platt Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Hi all I’ve decided to have another go at brass memorials I sell lots of the gold plastic as in photo but get asked to supply brass so I bought some brass and a new 0.2 cutter and had a go I’m using the universal 300 machine but couldn’t get it to cut deep I tried with and without the nose cone can anyone tell me the correct way thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 I always use a nose cone for brass, try this.... Bring nose cone down to touch brass Insert cutter to touch brass and tighten grub screw click nose cone 8 clicks anti-clockwise start engraving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian platt Posted June 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 What size cutters are you using for text about 4.5 mm I used o.2 and thought text was beginning to go to wide before I had it deep enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 0.2mm or 0.3mm are my go to cutters for the majority of brass signs, depending on font type and size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 Is that a single line font? I always use an open font, then use an island fill half the width of my cutter tip. I find it gives a much cleaner engraving to fill with paint. After the engraving has run I usually brush the brass and then repeat job (without pressing the home button!) to make sure the fonts are clear so they fill perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLENGRAVING Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 On a related thought, I bought cellulose paint for brass plaques on advice from this forum I've found that the surface finish on the painted lettering looks kind of ... pitted? Not the smooth shine I'd hope for. https://i.imgur.com/w3MCRmE.jpg Any tips on what I'm doing wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 20 minutes ago, GLENGRAVING said: On a related thought, I bought cellulose paint for brass plaques on advice from this forum I've found that the surface finish on the painted lettering looks kind of ... pitted? Not the smooth shine I'd hope for. https://i.imgur.com/w3MCRmE.jpg Any tips on what I'm doing wrong? Not seen that before!! Maybe mix some cellulose thinners in before you pour it just to thin it out a bit??? Might help it run a bit and stay smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLENGRAVING Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 I did mix some thinners in last time, I'll play with the ratio I guess My process is to paint it on with a brush, wait until its tacky then rub the excess away with a cloth (on a flat disk) with thinners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 19 minutes ago, GLENGRAVING said: I did mix some thinners in last time, I'll play with the ratio I guess My process is to paint it on with a brush, wait until its tacky then rub the excess away with a cloth (on a flat disk) with thinners There's your problem. Pour it over and scrape with a plastic squeegee or credit card, leave to dry, I normally wait 24 hours (but can be done 3 or 4 hours later depending in amount of paint used), then clean with disk wrapped cloth. I use methylated spirits, they're less harsh than thinners. Polish with Peek metal polish using the wrapped disk technique with a Selvyt cloth. hakeemz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLENGRAVING Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 Right, so use the squeegee, and no cloth until it's cured a bit more - will do. cheers and yeah, Peek is good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian platt Posted June 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 Single line font what do you mean by open font? I painted with cellulose paint and wiped off left it an hour probably leave longer next time and didn’t put enough paint on at first Found it dried quickly so had a little trouble spreading will put more on next time photo below what price do you charge for brass engraved ?? GLENGRAVING 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 32 minutes ago, Ian platt said: Single line font what do you mean by open font? I painted with cellulose paint and wiped off left it an hour probably leave longer next time and didn’t put enough paint on at first Found it dried quickly so had a little trouble spreading will put more on next time photo below what price do you charge for brass engraved ?? I mean as in a font that is just an outline, not an engraving font. Then fill it with an island fill routine. Use plenty of paint and drag round the letters, making sure all the corners of the letters are filled. They should look like they're filled to the top as the paint will shrink as it dries, then let them dry thoroughly. I have an old price matrix that I got from Charles Birch back in 2010. I just add about 20% to those prices. They're worked out by square inch of substrate. Ian platt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 When we fill a sign, we let it go dry for about five minutes and then use nail varnish remover as it's not as aggressive as cellulose thinners. Rick. GLENGRAVING 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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