when is the best time to engrave?

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If I wanted to get a pen laser engraved when is the best time in the process to do that... Before or After the CA finish?

Are there any concerns in engraving through the finish? I know we have alot of engravers out there!

Thanks
Derek
 
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from Ken's site

5. For all small logo and single line text engraving please send your pens already finished and assembled. The laser engraving process produces a slight resinous deposit around the engraved area which is easily cleaned up with water if the pen already has a finish on it. If the pen does not have a finish on it, the resin will soak into the unfinished wood which will require re-sanding to remove.
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FYI... most laser engraving will crack a CA finish all around the engraving. For a CA finish it is best to engrave first then apply a CA finish.
 
It does not happen all the time for me, but it does happen about 20% off the time. 20% is enough for me to CA after the engraving. As a plus for me, I like the filled in engraving better anyway. Looks more professional IMHO.

mrcook4570 said:
I've never experienced this problem and have engraved a boat load of pens with a ca finish.
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I've never seen (or even heard of) a cracking issue either. I've laser-engraved many CA finished pens (perhaps not as many as Stan, but hundreds) without any cracking. I really don't see why cracking would occur. CA is an acrylic, and a CO2 laser engraves acrylic very cleanly with good resolution.

Regards,
Eric
 
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