Where to buy replacement lathe badging?

[darkzero]

I've seen lots of Von Industrial's work on IG when I used to scan IG daily. Awesome work but I hear is not cheap & there can be a long wait.

I don't know who else does it but Keith Fenner is in the process of restoring his Monarch. In one of his recent videos he said he's going to try reproducing his charts (with custom/modified values). He bought 3D scanning equipment & I think he said he was planning to offer those services if successful. Not sure if his method of reproducing them would be by CNC engraving/cutting or silkscreening/printing or however it's done. Services offered I mean, the Monarch charts aren't silkscreened. I've been following to see the outcome of his restoration (I watch him regularly anyways).

 

[mmcmdl]

Mine are actually really good.

I think I told you the Colchester went out the door when I was off Jeff . We have an identical Harrison which could use a new chart , but it's not my department . I need or want one for the Enco I just picked up . When I get a round tuit , it's something I'll add to my list .

round tuit - Google Search

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[WhyW8]

The guy who purchased my Atlas Lathe had these two badges made at Von $155

 

[Janderso]

I think I told you the Colchester went out the door when I was off Jeff . We have an identical Harrison which could use a new chart , but it's not my department . I need or want one for the Enco I just picked up . When I get a round tuit , it's something I'll add to my list .

round tuit - Google Search

www.google.com

Tell me about the Harrison. Made in Taiwan?
I‘ve seen them online and yeah, they look identical to my Clausing-Colchester.

Is the Enco made in Europe or Asia?

 

[Reddinr]

I wonder if these folks can do it for you? You would need to provide the HPGL artwork.
I have not used them for more than flat panels with engraved/filled (simple) graphics but their work has been flawless for my projects. Also, very easy to work with.

frontpanelexpress.com

 

[Shotgun]

I think homeboy here in the video is adding a few extra steps, but it's the basic process. I just checked youtube, there are a ton of videos that cover this very old method of making etched brass plates. There are no less than ten other ways to do this. Vinyl cutting, grease masking, masking pens, photo etch masks, decals, even iron-transferring toner from a laser print. You can electro-etch, or acid etch. It's like, how many ways can you count to work a concrete pour? It's been done for hundreds of years or more. Just like plate etching.

This guy does use the laser printer transfer method, but other than that he makes it difficult.
Use older inkjet printer paper. It used to come with a cellulose layer that kept the wet ink from wicking. Not sure that paper is available anymore. However, I have used a white page from a magazine. Iron it onto the metal, then a water soak will release the paper.
Print your image in reverse. That one is obvious only after you screw up the first part.
Use a mixture of 1:1 muriatic acid and hydrogen peroxide. That ferric chloride is manageable, but nasty stuff for a home shop.
A squirt of paint or packaging tape will protect the back. Duct tape is porous, so not a good choice.
No need to hang upside down. The peroxide will bubble the residue up and away. An occasional shake of the container works just fine.

I was able to etch circuit boards with fully formed 6 point writing that was easily readable, back when I didn't need glasses. Fully formed means there would be a hole in the bottom of the 6.