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As far as I can tell, here are the options for putting the caliber on a newly-installed barrel on a bolt gun (or otherwise):
1.) Use a hammer and letter/number stamps to stamp it in with impact
2.) Buy a "new hermes" type engraver and engrave it on yourself
3.) Take it to an engraver/jeweler and have them do it for you
4.) Use a CNC mill
5.) Electro-chemical-etching options
#1 isn't the most modern, neat way to do it. It's too easy to get the letters crooked, and the alignment jigs seem to be either discontinued (B square) or are reported to not work well. I want something that looks better, and more professional than this method anyway.
#2 is probably the most affordable, realistic option, but I don't know anything about what is the best model to buy, what attachments/fonts to get, or what it should cost.....or how to use it.
#3 is probably a good way to do it, but it requires you to allow probably a few days of delay with the barrel at the engraver shop, transport time, and cost. Also, I've tried and just can't find a shop locally that has done this before.
#4 Looks great, but way too much money, and too much setup time.
#5 Looking like a possible option.
#6 Is there a way anyone is doing this with a laser engraver of any sort, or any other better methods for about $500 or less?
I need to decide and take action on how I'm going to start doing this soon. Maybe should just buy a stamp kit and do it the simple, quick, cheap way for now.
Advice?
Other threads already about this?
1.) Use a hammer and letter/number stamps to stamp it in with impact
2.) Buy a "new hermes" type engraver and engrave it on yourself
3.) Take it to an engraver/jeweler and have them do it for you
4.) Use a CNC mill
5.) Electro-chemical-etching options
#1 isn't the most modern, neat way to do it. It's too easy to get the letters crooked, and the alignment jigs seem to be either discontinued (B square) or are reported to not work well. I want something that looks better, and more professional than this method anyway.
#2 is probably the most affordable, realistic option, but I don't know anything about what is the best model to buy, what attachments/fonts to get, or what it should cost.....or how to use it.
#3 is probably a good way to do it, but it requires you to allow probably a few days of delay with the barrel at the engraver shop, transport time, and cost. Also, I've tried and just can't find a shop locally that has done this before.
#4 Looks great, but way too much money, and too much setup time.
#5 Looking like a possible option.
#6 Is there a way anyone is doing this with a laser engraver of any sort, or any other better methods for about $500 or less?
I need to decide and take action on how I'm going to start doing this soon. Maybe should just buy a stamp kit and do it the simple, quick, cheap way for now.
Advice?
Other threads already about this?
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