Gunsmithing Marking/labeling Barrels

[tcaddell]

Looking at some different options for marking my barrels after I finish them. Have looked at etching machines and laser engravers. Not wanting to sink a ton of money into it as it is just a hobby but don’t want it to look like shit either. Any suggestions would be great


Thanks

 

[AFancyPenguin]

I've seen a lot of knife makers use electro-chemical etchers with what looks like good results to me. Not sure if you'd get the depth of a laser or mechanical engraver through.

Though this gentleman seemed to get impressive depth with an etcher.

 

[Carlos Danger]

Had my Grendel done by a local friend. Cheaper than buying one....

 

[Supersubes]

Your best bet would probably be to find someone who can do a laser etch for you. Excellent quality, and very very flexible. I have a nice electro chemical setup, but I don’t use it in favor of a local laser guy. Too cheap and easy, and he does it while I wait.

He has a cool technique where a frequency change on the laser creates a shiny almost iridescent look. I used to have him just etch then coat, but this looks much classier.

Here’s an example. Shallow etch through Cerakote and blackened.

Vs a standard etch through cerakote.

Deep etch through Cerakote and blackened. Note the gloss appearance in the “6mm”

 

[Wannashootit]

Same thread just ran a couple of weeks ago:

Gunsmithing - What stamp, engrave, etch method do you use to mark your new barrels?

Looking for suggestions and methods to mark and identify a newly spun up barrel. I would like to be able to make it look nice but not sure if I can get that ability in an affordable package. Thanks

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