That was essentially so easy to do. I always thought of making a branding iron like that a lot more complicated. I have no idea why. Of course the real trick is coming up with the image and actually carving it. Very well done! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
I've yet to find a way to sign my projects that I've liked, so most of them are unsigned; perhaps a branding iron solution might be in my future. Just for my curiosity: from first putting pen to paper to final stamp, how long was the process?
+MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas It took about 2 years to figure out a logo I wanted to live with forever. I'll estimate w/o the filming part. Cutting the design 20 min; drill ~30 min; 1st cut ~10 min; 1st stamp test ~10 min; 2nd cut ~20 min; 2nd test 10 min; last cut ~30 min. A couple of hours including waiting for it to cool. So probably a comfortable day.
+Catalin Mihaila Great question. Al is a bit more expensive. But mostly because 2011 Al has a ~800 degree C lower melting temp than steel, the common Al is about 20% "softer" than steel, if weight is not a factor. Brass, bronze, copper, sterling silver etc would be a better alternative than Al, these are definitely more expensive. And 1018 should hold a more defined edge than any of these other metals and alloys. You could go higher carbon steel but it just get too hard to work. Al also won't rust, but if you care for your steel it should last until the end of days.
+Brad Mcconnochie Thanks for the suggestion Brad. I can weld myself. The truth is by 2017 I'd be itching to make a better one, and I'd also want to freshen up the design.
That was essentially so easy to do. I always thought of making a branding iron like that a lot more complicated. I have no idea why. Of course the real trick is coming up with the image and actually carving it. Very well done! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
+Canadian Sasquatch Glad you liked it. Send me a picture when you get one done.
Nice! I love seeing the thought prosses as it comes.
+Wood By Wright Thanks James.
Really nice job! It prints awesome!
+Scrap wood City Thank you.
Good one! I like the "hand tooled" look :)
I've been thinking about making a new one myself.
+John Heisz Thanks John. Looking forward to that video.
Well done using those tiny tools. I see now how important those little roter tools are for metal work.
+Heavyboxes Thanks Andrew.
Ive wanted to make my own for a while now but haven't taken the time to do so. Great job!
+Josh Millar Thanks Josh. We find time for things that are important to us.
I made a little brand like this from brass. The whole thing was carved with a dremmel. Might be just a bit easier to work with. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it. Brass is more expensive and it won't hold a clean edge as this steel. But brass is MUCH easier to carve.
How much expensive ... you mean few dollars more ?
Xtribal Spirit You can check Amazon for reference, the prices change depending on iron and copper prices.
So cool man, I've been wanting to make something like this for awhile now. I will definitely revisit this video when I do finally make one.
+Dan The Maker Man Thanks Dan, send me some pictures when you're done.
Good job. I was able to make one that works on 12 volts
FINALLY THE BRAND TUTORIAL I NEEDED, but where do I purchase this soft metal to make the brand???
1018 steel Amazon. I found that steel prices are ~40% then they use to be.
Just made one myself but used a titanium carbide dremel bit to do the tight work. Also used my belt sander rather than a file to get it flat
Forgot to mention that I used cold rolled steel
There are many ways to make one, as long as it gets used.
Looks great John! Love the project!
+AdventuresInDIY Thanks Chris.
Great video man. I'll be making this soon. Thanks
+Average Apex Thank you. Send me a pic when you are done.
+John Zhu I'm trying to make my own brand and I had a question. How deep did you carve out the negative space?
Average Apex For me, 1/16 to 1/8" worked. You'd have to test it as you go because certain types of detail need more or less.
Can you brand a faux cowhide rug? What are the ramifications? We are thinking about doing it for our ceremony
Looks great - lucky you have a short name and simple logo!
+Mitch Peacock - WOmadeOD Haha, thanks Mitch. There is no such thing as luck.
I've yet to find a way to sign my projects that I've liked, so most of them are unsigned; perhaps a branding iron solution might be in my future. Just for my curiosity: from first putting pen to paper to final stamp, how long was the process?
+MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas It took about 2 years to figure out a logo I wanted to live with forever. I'll estimate w/o the filming part. Cutting the design 20 min; drill ~30 min; 1st cut ~10 min; 1st stamp test ~10 min; 2nd cut ~20 min; 2nd test 10 min; last cut ~30 min. A couple of hours including waiting for it to cool. So probably a comfortable day.
Cool brand John! Well done!
+Dutchhorse Thanks Burt.
nice result... i have a question ... why 1018 steel and not aluminium ... do you thing it's a good idea to use aluminium?
+Catalin Mihaila Great question. Al is a bit more expensive. But mostly because 2011 Al has a ~800 degree C lower melting temp than steel, the common Al is about 20% "softer" than steel, if weight is not a factor. Brass, bronze, copper, sterling silver etc would be a better alternative than Al, these are definitely more expensive. And 1018 should hold a more defined edge than any of these other metals and alloys. You could go higher carbon steel but it just get too hard to work. Al also won't rust, but if you care for your steel it should last until the end of days.
Very nice work and brand!!
+MRrwmac Thanks.
Nice job!! looks sharp! :D great stuff
+Cactus! workshop Thanks you.
Great Video John! Thanks for Sharing!..... Gus
Thanks and you're welcome.
Wondering if your engraver is any different than a dremel / dremel clone?
+Keith Peters My rotary tool is like a dremel, but it's a "Wen"; the engraver I got at Harbor Freight on the cheap, it's like a mini jack hammer.
+John Zhu ah, so it's got some impact going on. good to know. I'll take a look at my next swing by HF.
Nice Job!
+SAWBLADE PROJECTS thank you.
Brilliant!!
+Bonnie Blue Thank you.
Cool, nice job
+Mike Fulton Thanks Mike.
great demo--good idea for a logo brand, but no luck if your last name was -- Hasenfrasserschmidt!
I'm sure you can come up with something.
nice.
+kodiak wild Thanks.
next year you could just weld up the 16 and make it a 17
if you don't have a welder I bet any machine shop would do it for next to nothing or free
+Brad Mcconnochie Thanks for the suggestion Brad. I can weld myself. The truth is by 2017 I'd be itching to make a better one, and I'd also want to freshen up the design.
+John Zhu hahaha, fair enough!