I have a potential client that is interested in ordering a decent number of pens, 30 to start, but potentially more regular batches of 60 down the road. They want to have their logo engraved on the pens.
I've been looking at engravers, but I'm honestly a bit lost. Have never done any engraving before, and it looks like there are some laser-only engravers as well as laser+CNC engravers. I also found rotary roller systems, however I've been having trouble identifying which are compatible with which engravers.
Just looking for some advice. I will certainly be engraving pens...but, I think I'd also like to be able to engrave boxes down the road, as getting into custom pen box making is something on my list. Heck, even buying boxes in the interim, it would be nice to offer custom engraving for both box and pen.
One thing I'm also curious about...I've seen some cases where laser engravers just seem to remove material, including wood, and other times when they seem to burn the wood. I can see the case for both, and depending on the lightness of the wood I could see staining or painting the inside of the engraving as well (to that end...would it be possible to say tape the surface of the blank or box before engraving, engrave through the tape, so that only the shape was exposed after engraving was complete, and the rest of the box was properly protected from any paint or stain? Or anything to protect the un-engraved surface, doesn't necessarily need to be tape.)
I am not looking to buy a high end pricy engraver to start...something more reasonable, $150-$400 say, or around that price range.
Thank you!
I've been looking at engravers, but I'm honestly a bit lost. Have never done any engraving before, and it looks like there are some laser-only engravers as well as laser+CNC engravers. I also found rotary roller systems, however I've been having trouble identifying which are compatible with which engravers.
Just looking for some advice. I will certainly be engraving pens...but, I think I'd also like to be able to engrave boxes down the road, as getting into custom pen box making is something on my list. Heck, even buying boxes in the interim, it would be nice to offer custom engraving for both box and pen.
One thing I'm also curious about...I've seen some cases where laser engravers just seem to remove material, including wood, and other times when they seem to burn the wood. I can see the case for both, and depending on the lightness of the wood I could see staining or painting the inside of the engraving as well (to that end...would it be possible to say tape the surface of the blank or box before engraving, engrave through the tape, so that only the shape was exposed after engraving was complete, and the rest of the box was properly protected from any paint or stain? Or anything to protect the un-engraved surface, doesn't necessarily need to be tape.)
I am not looking to buy a high end pricy engraver to start...something more reasonable, $150-$400 say, or around that price range.
Thank you!
