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Title: Branding irons
Post by: thebowlerhattedturner on January 26, 2012, 09:47:17 PM

I would be interested to read any comments regarding branding irons. At the moment I use a pyrograph to "make my mark" but I am considering buying a branding iron with my logo on it. Does anyone have one and are there any down sides to it?
Regards
John BHT

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: Andy Coates on January 26, 2012, 10:26:00 PM

Try the one the toolpost sell. It's a cracker.

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: woodndesign on January 26, 2012, 10:37:59 PM

Which size is best, the large wouldn't work too well on small pieces.   ??? ..     http://www.toolpost.co.uk/images/Branding.pdf (http://www.toolpost.co.uk/images/Branding.pdf) ....    Cheers.   David

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: Andy Coates on January 27, 2012, 07:57:37 AM

I think you just answered your own question, David!

The 18mm is a good size for most things. Of course there will be some small items you can't brand, but they're not high-end things anyway.

I played with the brands of all sizes at the seminar and was impressed with all of them. I still need to settle on a symbol before ordering though and I've not got round to it yet. You've spurred me on. Brands look so much better than a pyro'd sig.

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: john taylor on January 27, 2012, 09:39:18 AM

I have been thinking about one of these for some time but having problems deciding on a design/logo or some sort of signature.   I would go for the 18mm one as well.

john

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: Bryan Milham on January 27, 2012, 01:14:22 PM

Guess I'd have to go for a .... eh, Dragonfly

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: thebowlerhattedturner on January 27, 2012, 05:00:28 PM

Thanks for that guys,
                             I will probably get the toolpost one. My brand as The Bowler Hatted Turner is B H with the T in the middle and a bowler hat above. It would be interesting to see other's brands.
regards
John BHT

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: John D Smith on January 27, 2012, 05:28:18 PM

Hi John BHT, I thought it was Cowboys who used Branding Irons so may I suggest you change your Bowler for
a Stetson. ;D ;D Regards John

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: thebowlerhattedturner on January 27, 2012, 08:17:46 PM

Hello John,nice to hear from you. First a beret(see old postings) and now a stetson, You haven't got hat envy have you? ;D ;D

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: David Corden on February 06, 2012, 03:39:46 PM

Hi John
A bit late in replying but I've only just logged onto the forum for the first time.  I also have the 18mm brand from Toolpost and I'm very pleased with it.
Best wishes

Dave

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: thebowlerhattedturner on February 06, 2012, 10:49:39 PM

Thanks Dave and welcome to the forum. I went to the toolpost on Friday and placed an order for an 18mm iron. It will take some time to arrive but I am looking forward to having identical brands on my stuff instead of handwritten9which I am rubbish at)
Regards
John
BHT

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: Andy Coates on February 07, 2012, 07:56:10 AM

Quote from: thebowlerhattedturner on February 06, 2012, 10:49:39 PM

handwritten9which)

not so good at typing either, BHT.  :)

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: thebowlerhattedturner on February 07, 2012, 04:48:13 PM

 ;D ;D ::)
John

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: thebowlerhattedturner on March 29, 2012, 02:12:43 PM

Hi all,
       just an update, my branding iron was delivered yesterday so today I have been playing. Now everything is branded so my shed will never be stolen! :D
     I am very impressed with it, nice clean marks which will enhance my work. (something needs to).
Regards
John BHT

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: woodndesign on March 30, 2012, 12:56:12 AM

I hope not the dog...   :o ...    ;D ...

Title: Re: Branding irons
Post by: Jo Winter2 on April 16, 2012, 08:54:56 AM

Hi all,
myself I prefer to brand by hand because not every place where I want to have my sign
is flat. In addition I can brand different sizes.
Jo