Full Version: Plaque plate damage
From: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#1]
5 Dec 2005
To: ALL
How does everyone handle the pin hole's that sometimes comes through on the premade metal plates from your suppliers? Do you try to fill the pinhole, and if so, what do you use? Or do you just return them to your supplier?
Dave
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2]
5 Dec 2005
To: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#1] 5 Dec 2005
I assume you're referring to coated or screened plates. If so, if the color is compatible, a permanent marker can work.
If the pin hole is too large, even though the marker covers the pin hole, there can be a noticeable area, where it's obvious the plate has been "doctored" up.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#3]
5 Dec 2005
To: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#1] 5 Dec 2005
If you mean black brass with a pinhole, magic marker really does not cut it. At an angle it will reflect a red-black and will be obvious.
Since I cut most of my own plaque plates, I would complain to the source. I have had that only once with Main Trophy and it was replaced with absolutely no problem.
With the fancy plaque plates that come with some plaques, I have had it a little more often. The suppliers grumble and usually replace the plate. In a jam I sometimes use the plate and get lucky that the engraving goes over the pinhole, not often. What I really hate is a scratch that is under the masking and not obvious when masked. I have seen that in Chinese made goods, but not in American made.
From: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#4]
5 Dec 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 5 Dec 2005
David,
Yes, coated. The pinholes are usually in the black coated plates and I've used a marker to limited success. Limited because the markers appear to be blue on the plaque instead of black.
Dave
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#5]
6 Jan 2006
To: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#4] 6 Jan 2006
I've seen them in the plates that I get from Continental Trophies. I smooth on the black enamel paint (like Laserbits carries) to cover the spot, let it dry, then wipe off the excess. It's hardly noticable once it's finished.
A little dab'l do ya!
Cody
EDITED: 6 Jan 2006 by BOBTNAILER
From: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#6]
6 Jan 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#5] 6 Jan 2006
Cody,
Thanks, I think I even have some in the shop.
Thanks,
Dave
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#7]
7 Jan 2006
To: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#6] 7 Jan 2006
I do need to warn you, though...
We have patents on putting enamel paint on plaque plates. However, for the paltry fee of $233,044.99 (this week only), we will enroll you in our hands-on course for this process. Of course, you will then be required to purchase a license to perform this in your own shop. The license fee is $1,999 per year. This license allows you to use this process once per year, after which you will need to purchase another license.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#8]
7 Jan 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#7] 7 Jan 2006
Cody,
That licensing policy sounds very familiar. Hmmmm? :S
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#9]
7 Jan 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#8] 7 Jan 2006
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#10]
7 Jan 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#9] 7 Jan 2006
From: Shaddy [#11]
7 Jan 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#10] 7 Jan 2006
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12]
7 Jan 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#7] 7 Jan 2006
You forgot to mention the non-disclosure agreement the practitioners of this cutting edge technology must sign. :P
From: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#13]
7 Jan 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#7] 7 Jan 2006
Sounds like a deal!! Here is my credit Card Info
4295 6589 2379 2311
Name on card, David Lavaneri
Expiration date 01/04
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#14]
7 Jan 2006
To: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#13] 8 Jan 2006
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#15]
8 Jan 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#9] 8 Jan 2006
You said
You would be living ON Maui......if you were living IN Maui, you would have to be in a cave, a lava tube or dead.....
Sorry but I had to point this out.........
As for croquet, well, I know of a great club here.....but of course you will need to have your mallet personalized, BUT for t he small sum of $233,033.99 and a one time setup charge of $1,999.00 I can do that for you. :-)
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#16]
8 Jan 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#15] 8 Jan 2006
Your point is well made, good sir. I shall then live ON Maui.
Did you say that the process of engraving mallets is patented?
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#17]
8 Jan 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#16] 8 Jan 2006
It will be by the time you get here B-)