Maker's Mark - I need ideas!

At one point Stickly used paper labels you could use a more modern version and have your logo printed on heat sensitive transfer paper and just Iron it on.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

When i opened this post I thought I was going to see something like this

-- San Diego, CA US Navy

Don’t you just love the way Navy guys think

Lew

USN 63-66

Ditto interpim

-- -Curt, Milwaukee, WI

I thought the same thing Interpim

-- Smitty!!!

I’m sure one of the trophy/plaque shops in your area has a laser engraver. The one I used here would make any special orders I believe as long as you bring them the digital file.

-- Dale Manning, Carthage, NY

I like Jim’s idea for a iron on label then finish over it for protection and longevity .
A old fashioned w/ makers mark is my all time favorite!

-- There's many a slip betwixt a cup and a lip.--Scott

Find a local laser engraver (machine shop) who can make you a set of ‘em at a time. They probably have a $50 setup fee then a few bucks apiece. Maybe $10-15 each (plus setup fee, so run a bunch at once) for anodized aluminum (in your choice of color) that is plasma cut or laser cut then laser etched.

-- Charles Culp, www.ThinShavings.com

A laser engraver could make wood medallians to be inset into your pieces. I make them out of 1/8” plywood. Then use a fortner bit to clear the recess for the medallian to be glued into. Nice thing about a local engraver they could make any size for you. 1/2” for small projects to 3” for cabinetry.

-- Its not your lifes goal, its the path you take to achieve that goal that really matters. Mitch Dayton OH

I love the idea you posted mneal. I might try that one out for myself.

-- Julian, Park Forest, IL

I order mine online, brass. available plain or 3m stick on. about $5 each.

-- The smell of wood, coffee in the cup, the wife let's me do my thing, the lake is peaceful. http://web.me.com/deceiver6/Deceiver/Craftsman_on_the_lake/Craftsman_on_the_lake.html

How about something like a water slide decal? I think it could look pretty sharp and it would be similar to the ones you see on some antique pieces of furniture. You could cover it with a coat of poly or something. (Check first to ensure the finish doesn’t dissolve the thing.) Looks like you can buy the paper and print them yourself. I’ve not dealt with this company but it was the first one to turn up in a search.

http://www.decalpaper.com/category-s/4.htm

Here’s a couple of images of Stickley decals I found.

-- Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can walk.

Interesting, DaveR, thanks.

Who’s this Stickley? Did he amount to anything?!

-- http://newmissionworkshop.com

I think he ended up like a lot of guys his age; dead. :)

-- Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can walk.

That’s why I refuse to get old. I’ve been 28 for 18 years now. Working out pretty well.

-- http://newmissionworkshop.com

Good plan. I hope it continues to work for you.

-- Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can walk.

Good plan pashley. I always tell people I am 18, with lot’s of practice!