Faceplate/Panel Lettering...What do you use?

[FunkyE9th]

So I'm thinking of using dry transfers and then putting a clear coat over. Any other alternatives for DIY?

I also saw this... http://www.pulsarprofx.com/decalpro/index.html . Anyone tried it?

Thanks,

-FunkyE9th

[kec]

That's what I did here...

[img768]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/ ... eckjr5.jpg[/img]

You could do the laser thingy or the metal stamp then fill with laquer stick.

[FunkyE9th]

Thanks Kec! Nice work. I never thought of using wood for a face plate. I may to try that too.

[davent]

So I'm thinking of using dry transfers and then putting a clear coat over. Any other alternatives for DIY?

I also saw this... http://www.pulsarprofx.com/decalpro/index.html . Anyone tried it?

Thanks,

-FunkyE9th

That seems a like a product worth looking into. Another option would be making waterslide decals, used them on the surface of projects or under thin Lexan.

Click images to enlarge.

[IMG:150:113]http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1084/oc44inbu6.th.jpg[/img] Surface and clearcoating.


[IMG:150:113]http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9817/faceplatecj1.th.jpg[/img] Under the Lexan.

Take care
dave

[Structo]

Yes you can make water slides then use either acrylic lacquer or nitro lacquer.
6-9 coats, let cure, wetsand, polish.

[FunkyE9th]

Thanks all. Looks like water slides is a another good option.

[gearhead]

What size is the lettering you are using? I'm going down that path now.

Another option is to just go with the single lettter, ala the original wrecks. I imagine you'd want to make that a bit bigger than if spelled out. Had thought of using metal stamps, but heating each up with a propane torch (in a pair of tongs) and burning it in.

[Bob-I]

I create a jpg of the panel to size, and have Kinkos print and laminate it. Stick it on the front using double stick tape.

[Tubetwang]

one of those made to measure wood burner (for logos or what) not is being sold for around +/- 60$ at wood hobby stores...

I just do like Kenny did but...

I like to keep it simple stupid...

[FunkyE9th]

What size is the lettering you are using? I'm going down that path now.
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I haven't decided yet on size, but I did buy dry transfers to see if I like it. The letters are a little over 1/8". I don't like having to manually line up the letters one at a time. So I think those water slides will probably work better.