Brass plaques cut to size and engraved... Any recommendations?

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Pjlons83

December 15, 2019, 04:18:21 PM
Hello,

I'm looking for a small piece of brass cutting and engraving with a couple of holes and some wording. I'd like the lettering coloured black too. Does anybody know of any suppliers? I can do a CAD drawing layout myself, I just need it doing.

Thanks Paul
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December 15, 2019, 05:02:52 PM
Paul, I noticed the other day that Timpson's have a range of engraved plates in various materials.  Maybe worth a look.

Best wishes.

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Pjlons83

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December 15, 2019, 05:08:04 PM
Quote from: Train Waiting on December 15, 2019, 05:02:52 PM
Maybe worth a look.

Thanks John.

I've looked at engravers and trophy suppliers etc... but I'm after quite a specific size. Partly by design but mostly to hide an oversight  :help:

An off-the-shelf plaque is unlikely to fit  :-[
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December 15, 2019, 05:11:12 PM
Quote from: Train Waiting on December 15, 2019, 05:02:52 PM
Paul, I noticed the other day that Timpson's have a range of engraved plates in various materials.  Maybe worth a look.

Best wishes.

John

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December 15, 2019, 07:00:28 PM
Hi

I used a local trophy engraver for mine and they made the plaque to the size I requested.

Cheers

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December 15, 2019, 07:03:52 PM
Thanks Paul.

Maybe i should pop in and see one the.  They weren't too helpful on line but maybe it'll be easier to explain face to face.
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December 16, 2019, 09:47:05 AM
you could alway buy a bit of brass, cut it to size and drill the holes. Then take it to your local engraver. Filling the engraved lettering in black you could do with a tin of Himbrol enamel..

CliveH

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December 16, 2019, 04:38:10 PM
Ask Mr Google about saddle nameplates. Lots of options.

Cheers


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December 16, 2019, 05:02:26 PM
Depending on what you want exactly, http://www.stoneybridge.co.uk/index.asp might be able to offer you something. He is very accommodating and easy to deal with. We've had some excellent service from him in the past. Usual disclaimers - just a happy customer.

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