scribing w/ electric pencil?

[Peter Martin]

I wanted to add some words/descriptions onto the handles of my homemade picks.

Has anyone tried using one of those electric vibrating scriber/pencil and a plastic template (for 3/32" gothic lettering or something similar)? I was wondering if this would work.

[linty]

if it's anything like the ones i've used, you're not going to get gothic lettering out of one of those. it's more intented for making child-like scribbles where style isn't important.

[BazookaMedic]

If used very carefully you might be able to get some professinal looking leters with a good template and thing "scribe: (the end of the pencil that marks the object.)

[Firearm]

For me they always turn out like I used one of those pens with the spinning weight on one end that causes the pen to swirl.

[Kaotik]

I alway thought about using my Plotter to cut out a vinyl decal and sand blast or for better word, etch the desired lettering on.

I have yet to do it, maybe it would one more thing I can add to my list of things to do.

[dosman]

I've used my Dremel with the ball tip bit before for this purpose. It takes practice ahead of time, and also you have to go fast since so you don't dig too far into the surface. Plus my cursive sucks.

I've seen some impressive work done with them though, I've got a couple Mul-t-lock keys that have the phone number of a locksmiths shop engraved on them (Used off Ebay). I don't see how a stencil could have been used, just years of practice.

[p4rk3r]

i use engravers and dremels. i suggest engravers, but for a bigger, cleaner font, use the dremel.

[Romstar]

The best solution for very short runs is a vinyl mask and an etching solution. These are commonly available for glass, but you can get the metal ones as well.

Once you have cut out your vinyl stencil, stick it to the metal, and use a sponge or brush to spread the etchent onto the metal. Allow to sit for the proper amount of time, and then rinse with water.

Remove the stencil, and you have perfect lettering or logos.

Romstar