pen engraving

[jimsteel]

I am looking for a place to do custom engraving on pens I turn.

[Big John]

Jim,
Here is a site that offers engraving. I have never used this, but hope it helps you out.

Wood Write LTD. (http://www.woodwriteltd.com/)

[PineyWoods]

I've had great luck with Kallenshaan Woods (http://www.kallenshaanwoods.com/). Quick turnaround and great service.

[wilcher]

Are there types of woods that do better than others for engraving? I have never had a pen engraved but I am considering having it done and would want to use the correct type wood.

Does color, hardness, grain, etc make a difference.

Thanks,

[tipusnr]

Thanks to everyone for the engraving site references. I'm not ready to have my stuff engraved but they did have some other unique kits. I've added them to the sites I monitor for sales and closeouts.

So OK..I'm frugal....cost concious....OK! OK! CHEAP!!!

[kkmbknap]

wilcher-
the type of wood shouldn't really matter as long as it's LASER engraving because it burns the letters in at a very presice depth whereas you really don't have enough wood left after turning to use mechanical engraving.

kurt
Excaliber Pen Works and Woodworking

[hevad2]

You can probably find an engraver close to you. Many are listed in the Yella pages and some may be found under Plaques and trophy makers.