Burned Wood Smell

[phippsto]

I have recently had my first experience with laser pen engraving. The pen is a PSI Cigar with CA finish.

Naturally the laser burns through the CA and into the wood. I did not expect the aroma of burned wood would be so noticeable after the laser engraving process.

I would appreciate any information about ways to mitigate the smell. I wonder if it will subside over time. Should I consider re-coating the pen with CA?

Any information will be much appreciated.

 

[kinggabby]

have never engraved a pen but could you engrave then finish it ?

 

[aggromere]

Dont know about that, but I had lasix surgery a few years ago and I could smell my corneas burning. Really weird.

 

[kinggabby]

could you burn those too then finish them after j/k

 

[Smitty37]

Burn smell

I have recently had my first experience with laser pen engraving. The pen is a PSI Cigar with CA finish.

Naturally the laser burns through the CA and into the wood. I did not expect the aroma of burned wood would be so noticeable after the laser engraving process.

I would appreciate any information about ways to mitigate the smell. I wonder if it will subside over time. Should I consider re-coating the pen with CA?

Any information will be much appreciated.

The smell of burned wood will abate over time...how much time would depend on a lot of factors though. Woodburning is fairly common though and most things that I see with woodburned logos, etc. do not smell like burned wood so either it abates or there is something can be done about it. (I don't know what though)

 

[bitshird]

I've had quite a few pens Laser engraved, but none ever smelled burned. my guess would have bee too much wattage or too long of a cycle.

 

[fernhills]

"I love the smell of burn`t wood in the morning"

 

[bkersten]

"I love the smell of burn`t wood in the morning"

You forgot a little end part, "It smells like-- victory"