I have seen all the metal stamped washer jewelry and love it. I am wondering if i can get the same look by using a handheld dremel tool? I have one already and am wondering if anyone else has tried it. Any suggestions? I just think I could do more designs and it would be cheaper than ordering a new metal stamp each time I want a different font or picture. Any helpful comments would be great!!
Thanks!
Hi jwright7981,
You may want to consider using a laser engraving company for this. We have engraved washers for commercial use and it is relatively inexpensive, much cheaper than a different metal stamp for each design. By having them laser engraved, once the pattern is setup repeat orders are fast and designs can be changed anytime where you’re stuck with a metal stamp.
A dremel would work to carve metal, but would take a long time and no two pieces would be exactly alike. Since you indicated getting a stamp I assume you want to make patterned pieces in quantity, so a dremel would not work well for this.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Regards,
Mike Perrino
M&G LaserWorks
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2010 Mar 16 1Actually a Air Turbine Drill would be ideal, but using a Dremel is possible, you would want to be able to secure the Washer in a vice I suppose,, Ok so if you go to a dental supply house you can buy Carbide Dental Burrs, they come in so many sizes and shapes, it may be a bit awkward with a dremel but doable I suppose.
http://www.dentaldealsonline.com/Pages/Page.aspx?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Adwords&utm_term=general&utm_campaign=General%2BKeywords&gclid=CNCyj_zJ1p8CFRE55Qod_jL6bw
Look up Dental Supplies on Google for places near you or order online, they will send a catalog in mose instances as well. Good Luck
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Mike Perrino - M&G LaserWorks
2010 Mar 16 2Hi jwright7981,
You may want to consider using a laser engraving company for this. We have engraved washers for commercial use and it is relatively inexpensive, much cheaper than a different metal stamp for each design. By having them laser engraved, once the pattern is setup repeat orders are fast and designs can be changed anytime where you’re stuck with a metal stamp.
A dremel would work to carve metal, but would take a long time and no two pieces would be exactly alike. Since you indicated getting a stamp I assume you want to make patterned pieces in quantity, so a dremel would not work well for this.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Regards,
Mike Perrino
M&G LaserWorks
References :
http://www.mglaserworks.com/cart/Custom-Laser-Personalization-Engraving-Service.html
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