Dave Monk Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 I have always put stickers on all my projects. Decided that they might look a bit more professional with a brand. Things that I would oil and bees wax the stickers would not stay on. Found this iron on Etsy for about $80 including tax and shipping. Took close to a month to get because it came from China. I sure am pleased with it. https://www.etsy.com/listing/622156958/150w-300w-electric-power-iron-wooden-or?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1 meflick, scrollingforsanity, OCtoolguy and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 Looks great! The price is right less than what I paid for mine. Dave Monk, scrollingforsanity and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 Went to the link you posted an it said $15? What am I missing? OCtoolguy and scrollingforsanity 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted March 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, trackman said: Went to the link you posted an it said $15? What am I missing? I think that is just for the stamp. The size of the stamp also makes a difference. Then you have to buy the iron. Edited March 6, 2020 by Dave Monk OCtoolguy and scrollingforsanity 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 Looks great Dave. is the iron thermostatically controlled so you can leave it plugged in and it won't get too hot? How many practice runs did it take to learn how long to hold the iron on the wood? I imagine each species of wood may be different, softer wood vs harder wood - true? OCtoolguy and scrollingforsanity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 Does look good. I paid about that much and mine I have to heat with a torch! I have to experiment with it every time I use it to get the right temp. I finally, one day, branded a piece of veneer about 10 times and then cut the veneer nicely on pieces. I epoxy the branded veneer on to the project some where. OCtoolguy, Dave Monk and scrollingforsanity 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted March 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 6 hours ago, JimErn said: Looks great Dave. is the iron thermostatically controlled so you can leave it plugged in and it won't get too hot? How many practice runs did it take to learn how long to hold the iron on the wood? I imagine each species of wood may be different, softer wood vs harder wood - true? Jim, Can't answer you on thermostat. Species of wood definitely makes a difference. Soft burns faster. Hard to hold it straight and get a perfect brand. JimErn and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 Looks like a good deal, Dave, My daughter bought me one for Christmas and I am sure she paid way too much because I looked some up from the manufacturer. I have the same problem as Scrappile in having to experiment with the temperature and then I have to carefully rock the stamp slightly side to side and front to back to make sure it really does burn the entire text. Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Dave Monk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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