"djs" wrote in message
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I found a few requests in the archives for information on engraving or
etching wood, but there wasn't many replies. Does any one have any
information on engraving or etching machines that can engrave or etch a
logo and/or other information on wood. I am interested in making
display cases for gift shops that have the company logo and other in
formation etched into a piece of wood about three feet long and a
couple inches high.

I would appreciate any information on either the machines that might be
available or where I could send out to have it done by someone else.

Thanks in advance,

djs
I have never done it myself but have read about it. Essentially you will
have 4 options (off the top of my head)
Option 1 - CNC. CNC come in many forms. XY will give you two forward and
back plus left and right. XYZ will also give you up and down. Big $$$ and
steep learning curve. Designs done on computer for output to CNC machine.

Option 2 - Sandblasting. A template is created in a material impervious to
sandblast medium. Blast out the wood in the relief of the template.

Option 3 - handheld router - Using templates you will cut the lettering.

Option 4 - hand carving. Using sharpt tools and a lot of atristry you willl
make your signs.

IIRC - Norm did a NYW where some of these technigues may have been described
(Not sure about CNC)

Somone else with mroe experience may be ablle to give you opinions on these
and other techniques. If you find a good solution I would love to hear what
you came up with and how your final output looks.