SBR engraving done for cheap with a dremel - Page 1

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Posted: 12/6/2014 11:20:21 PM EDT

People often ask where to get engraving done. Many of the tops places are often pricy once you factor in shipping and have long lead times.

So why not do it your self?

Building a 8" .300 BLK with a can and the whole rig will come in at under $900

Posted: 12/6/2014 11:21:54 PM EDT

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Im in.

Posted: 12/6/2014 11:22:00 PM EDT

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Dear God... That is a work of art! Did you use a CNC engraver?

Posted: 12/6/2014 11:25:41 PM EDT

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Nope, I prefer to free hand my work as it provides for a more "custom" look. I used a Levi version 505 vice to support the lower and then carefully procedded with the ultimate engraving/gunsmithing tool...the dremel.

I did have a typo due to a leg cramp but as seen that was easily crossed out and we moved on. Unfortunately this caused me to run out of room and I had to continue the engraving on the front of the lower.

Posted: 12/6/2014 11:29:13 PM EDT

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This needs moved to GD

Posted: 12/6/2014 11:31:43 PM EDT

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Why? This is a technical discussion is it not?

Mods feel free to move to GD if need be.

Posted: 12/6/2014 11:32:38 PM EDT

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Hahaha holy crap my side hurts from laughing so hard.

I thought my SBR looked ghetto after I used punches to engrave it but man yours wins hands down!

Posted: 12/6/2014 11:33:49 PM EDT

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As long as it meets the .003" minimum depth, and doesn't affect accuracy or reliability, it seems like a good idea. For the OP's, I wouldn't even reblacken it. Maybe colorfill in zombie green.

I did my 15-22, since several places I checked wouldn't touch the polymer lower:

Posted: 12/6/2014 11:47:50 PM EDT

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Hahaha holy crap my side hurts from laughing so hard.

I thought my SBR looked ghetto after I used punches to engrave it but man yours wins hands down!

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Haha thanks!

Posted: 12/6/2014 11:52:49 PM EDT

[#9]

Looks fantastic!

Did you make a mistake and then put a big X over it, and if so, isn't that a major problem?

Posted: 12/6/2014 11:55:07 PM EDT

[#10]

It's so bad, it's awesome!

Posted: 12/6/2014 11:58:55 PM EDT

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Oh, nevermind, I now realize it's not an ID #. It's the town of NORCROXSSG

Posted: 12/7/2014 12:03:20 AM EDT

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Posted: 12/7/2014 12:07:31 AM EDT

[#13]

I like your style.

I do mine the same way using the same dremel.

Posted: 12/7/2014 12:20:02 AM EDT

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No that's the typo, it's the town of Norcross, GA. I just put an X over the typo. If it's an issue I'll just fill the X with JB weld and have an odd space in the lettering.

Posted: 12/7/2014 12:29:02 AM EDT

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That is so effin' hilarious, I crapped my new Dockers...

Posted: 12/7/2014 12:30:25 AM EDT

[#16]

I think the wraparound letter makes it 10x as awesome as it would've been.

Posted: 12/7/2014 12:36:17 AM EDT

[#17]

... Yes, I'm in on this.

I think I like the second E in revocable the most. Just slightly more than the A in GA.

Posted: 12/7/2014 12:38:08 AM EDT

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I think the wraparound letter makes it 10x as awesome as it would've been.

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Hahaha I was trying to get it all on one side but after having to X out a typo I figured I would just keep rolling.

Posted: 12/7/2014 12:39:11 AM EDT

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... Yes, I'm in on this.

I think I like the second E in revocable the most. Just slightly more than the A in GA.

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Yeah it kinda slipped over the edge

The G has a bit extra due to concentration being significantly reduced due to laughter.

Posted: 12/7/2014 1:06:43 AM EDT

[#20]

Best thread I've seen in a while.

Posted: 12/7/2014 1:21:30 AM EDT

[#21]

Awesome!

Posted: 12/7/2014 1:23:16 AM EDT

[#22]

This troll thread started on Facebook. OP already admitted to it on there. Still a waste IMO but hey, if getting people riled up gets your rocks off, so be it.

Posted: 12/7/2014 2:28:46 AM EDT

[#23]

I'll bite...

The 'a' and 'b' in REVOCabLE need to be capitalized for your engraving to meet the qualification. Break out another six-pack and warm up the Dremel.

Posted: 12/7/2014 2:34:58 AM EDT

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This troll thread started on Facebook. OP already admitted to it on there. Still a waste IMO but hey, if getting people riled up gets your rocks off, so be it.

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It was a troll thread on Facebook that is for sure.

Notice how it was phrased differently...not here though

Posted: 12/7/2014 3:23:12 AM EDT

[#25]

For my second sbr I used a $8 stamp set from harbor freight. But I assume you already has the dremel and spending money was out of the question.

Posted: 12/7/2014 3:29:53 AM EDT

[#26]

I feel like a sucker for paying $60 to get mine professionally engraved in the trigger area. To think, my $2,855 rifle could have been $2,795 and look like a train wreck.

Posted: 12/7/2014 3:57:39 AM EDT

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I feel like a sucker for paying $60 to get mine professionally engraved in the trigger area. To think, my $2,855 rifle could have been $2,795 and look like a train wreck.

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Hahaha! My nice SBR was professionally engraved.

Posted: 12/7/2014 3:58:34 AM EDT

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For my second sbr I used a $8 stamp set from harbor freight. But I assume you already has the dremel and spending money was out of the question.

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I thought about the stamps. But my buddy had a dremel and for a $30 lower I really didn't care. If I end up hitting it with some krylon you probably won't even be able totell.

Posted: 12/7/2014 4:03:26 AM EDT

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LOL OP.... You can make it MUCH smaller, and MUCH better by resting the object and dremel on a table and slowly moving them...

I used the engraving bit on the bottom....

Posted: 12/7/2014 4:07:35 AM EDT

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LOL OP.... You can make it MUCH smaller, and MUCH better by resting the object and dremel on a table and slowly moving them...

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I used the engraving bit on the bottom....

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That came out great!

Posted: 12/7/2014 10:59:11 AM EDT

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Posted: 12/7/2014 11:21:57 AM EDT

[#32]

What font is that, Crayola?

Posted: 12/7/2014 11:32:14 AM EDT

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Posted: 12/7/2014 11:57:21 AM EDT

[#34]

[speechless]

Posted: 12/7/2014 12:08:35 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/7/2014 1:21:41 PM EDT

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I did the same thing and bought the stamp set from harbor freight. Took a little work and some of the letters looked doubled but it works and doesn't look too bad. This was after I tried engraving and that didn't work.

Posted: 12/7/2014 1:45:16 PM EDT

[#37]

This thread is full of win.

Posted: 12/7/2014 3:26:08 PM EDT

[#38]

I had mine done in Gainesville, GA for $35 while I waited.

Posted: 12/7/2014 4:09:13 PM EDT

[#39]

I first thought this was another "Don't use bathsalts" warning. Damn, that's all I can say.

Posted: 12/7/2014 4:17:27 PM EDT

[#40]

Did mine with a dremel. Locked it up in a vice I have. Printed out a thick vinyl stencil and took my time. The letters arent the same and depth varies, but it works.

Posted: 12/7/2014 6:01:51 PM EDT

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no, it's the Ray Charles/Stevie Wonder Special.

Posted: 12/7/2014 9:33:29 PM EDT

[#42]

My favorite part is how it wraps around to the front of the lower

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Posted: 12/7/2014 10:46:57 PM EDT

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Simply spectacular. That's style in the form not giving a fuck. It's functional and aesthetically displeasing to the safe queen crowd. I give it a 10/10.

Posted: 12/7/2014 10:54:14 PM EDT

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I had mine done in Gainesville, GA for $35 while I waited.

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That looks hardly deep enough

Posted: 12/7/2014 10:59:15 PM EDT

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That looks hardly deep enough

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I had mine done in Gainesville, GA for $35 while I waited.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8680/15943581866_582b9a8e48_b.jpg

That looks hardly deep enough

.003" minimum is roughly a sheet of notebook paper.

If it gets through the anodizing, and your fingernail can snag it, that's about all you need. Granted, most go much deeper than the minimum.

Posted: 12/7/2014 11:08:16 PM EDT

[#46]

This made my night... I take that back, month.

Posted: 12/7/2014 11:12:45 PM EDT

[#47]

OP, that's hilarious.

Posted: 12/7/2014 11:38:49 PM EDT

[#48]

Lol! That is, perfect!!

Posted: 12/8/2014 12:52:57 AM EDT

[#49]

2014 thread of the year.....................................OP +1 million internets

Posted: 12/8/2014 2:34:50 AM EDT

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Simply spectacular. That's style in the form not giving a fuck. It's functional and aesthetically displeasing to the safe queen crowd. I give it a 10/10.

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Thank ya!

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