Full Version: Plaque plate damage
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-)