If you're using the right trophy tape, there's nothing better.

Don't use the paper tape or computer-table tape. Vinyl tapes are the most aggressive.

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

lj,

We do the same as you, so I now refer to the lasered border as a "self border" on our order forms so we can tell what we did a year from now. I still do the backing plate but not on every plaque like I used to, gives us another option so WE don't get bored in the shop with the "same ole, same ole".