I've ordered my stencils from Marking Methods and they're great quality but I'd like to make my own when needed. I use the Marking Methods machine to etch but I'd like to know if anyone uses an old school typewriter or if anyone has a preferred impact printer they use that I can transfer files from my computer with different fonts and whatnot on barrels. I've ran through as much Youtube and forum info as I can with limited success so any help would be appreciated. This may do better in the DIY forum so I'll add there as well
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Have you used, or are you familiar with a Pantograph machine ?
Back in the day, this is what most GS’s used for etching and engraving on barrels
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My first few form one lowers were engraved with the pantograph, look great.
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I know what they are but that’s about the extent of it. I have a new logo that I’d like to be able to put on the barrels as well so that’s where the electro-etching would be the only solution.Originally posted by Cajun Blake View PostComment
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I searched high and low for a practical way to make my own stencils. Ended up just ordering them from MM in every possible size/configuration I could think of.Originally posted by kck View PostComment
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Unfortunately I think I’ll be doing the sameComment
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I recently stared doing it with brass. I use glossy magazine paper and laser print my design in reverse then transfer it with heat and pressure. (I’m doing flat stock so I’m my case a laminated works. For a barrel you’d need to heat the barrel then tape down the stencil and work it with an iron)
Good luck
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