Gunsmithing How are barrels marked by custom small shops?

[hwgunner]

I am wondering how the small shops mark their barrels. I have seen etching before but that is not what I am looking for. I saw a logo on a barrel on a SAC gun that has a pretty deep relief to it and that is what I want. I am building a custom gun for myself and just want to do something a little different and make it personal. Any help is appreciated.

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[nso123]

I know that some use a laser to engrave, and some like RWS use a chemical etching system.

 

[hwgunner]

This is sorta what I am looking for. I want something that will show through after I cerakote it black or od.

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[idahoorion]

I had a friend do a barrel for me. he asked if I wanted it "engraved" I said yep if I ever sell it, the chambering needs to be seen
he had a local shop do the cnc work. he did the chamber, fitting etc, marked the spot and pull the barrel and took it over to be marked.
he charged me 50$ no problem for me. If I don't get to shoot out the throat....I am working on it the next guy will know the chambering.
Idahoorion

 

[7mmRM]

I am a small shop, and etch with an acid etch.

Personalizer Plus and stencils from Lectrotech.

 

[hwgunner]

I am a small shop, and etch with an acid etch.

Personalizer Plus and stencils from Lectrotech.

Will that show through cerakote? ?

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[ridgeway]

I have a New Hermes pantograph. I actually just got it set and and operational to engrave barrels and dies with it. It uses a 130 degree diamond drag to engrave with. Does a pretty nice job.

 

[7mmRM]

Will that show through cerakote? ?

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No problem. .

 

[jonaddis84]

SAC uses electro chemical etching like most everyone else. Here is mine done with home made etching unit and stencils from Lectro Etch

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[jonesturf]

That looks nice Jon. What does one of those setups run? How much are the stencils too? I looked on their site but didn't see prices.

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[dave300]

tag, all looks nice guys, very interesting

 

[jonaddis84]

I have less than $50 in the machine, search for diy etching machine, it's on a knife makers site. Stencils are more than the machine, around $70 for 8.5x11 sheet with the initial art charge. Then electrolyte and cleaner, figure around $120 for initial order from Lectro etch if your not getting a ton of stencils.

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[nso123]

This may be the knife forum discussion. The main link in it is dead, but there is ample discussion to figure things out.

Looking for electro etch plans

 

[jonaddis84]

This is the instructions...
http://chriscrawfordknives.com/electro-etching-unit/4535265119

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[toygunner]

I use a cnc bed mill. Im sure it takes a little longer than the etch.

 

[10xBuilder]

NSO123 is right, They use laser engraving. Its pretty reasonably priced, our master gunsmiths son has his own company doing this in Connecticut but does not have an FFL so you cant ship it to him if its a receiver. You can do some really impressive designs with the laser. The same people who to the laser work also normally do etching which is done with a small single carbide cutter.

Hope this Helps!

 

[LRI]

I am wondering how the small shops mark their barrels. I have seen etching before but that is not what I am looking for. I saw a logo on a barrel on a SAC gun that has a pretty deep relief to it and that is what I want. I am building a custom gun for myself and just want to do something a little different and make it personal. Any help is appreciated.

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We are able to offer a full range of engraving options using 4 axis cnc mills combined with state of the art software. The only challenge we face at times is the detail limitations due to the size of the artwork when scaled down to fit on a barrel cylinder, action, etc.

This is the true answer for one off type jobs as it delivers the depth most want with the flexibility, reduction in turn around time, and presentation levels folks are after.

Happy to help.

C.

 

[Victor N TN]

Wow... That's pretty work. Beats my engraving pen hands down. Do you take outside work?

 

[LRI]

We do this every single day of every work week.

More than happy to take on another contract job. THAT kind of stuff generally pays bills really well!

 

[jasonk]

This is the instructions...
Electro-Etching Unit - Chris Crawford Knives

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Looks like something even I could do! Do you then just order a stencil in every popular caliber?

 

[jonaddis84]

Looks like something even I could do! Do you then just order a stencil in every popular caliber?

Pretty much yep. They will lay them out on a sheet, then you just cut them out individually. If you go through Lectro Etch, just tell them what you are doing, they know all about it and can tell you the best height for the caliber lettering.

 

[ridgeway]

Some high tech fancy stuff here.

Here is my simple, no frills marking system. I use a 130 degree diamond drag. I can do barrels, dies, stubs and anything flat that fits in the compound vise. The barrel pictured below is a scrap barrel that I used to practice on. Take a little coordination to get it perfect, but not hard at all.

 

[hwgunner]

Thanks guys for all the sugestions.

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[300sniper]

CNC mill.

 

[dddoo7]

--Daniel