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Posted: 12/2/2014 4:11:02 PM EDT
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Who do you guys use for this? Anyone in SE PA/Delco/Philly areas? Chester County? I can't help with anyone local, but if you decide to ship Ident Marking Services has done great work for me. |
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Posted: 12/2/2014 4:55:14 PM EDT
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Who do you guys use for this? Anyone in SE PA/Delco/Philly areas? Chester County? I've used Laser Worx in Pottstown (Montgomery County) 236 E High St, Pottstown, PA 19464 Phone:(610) 970-2900 http://www.laserworxonline.com/ They did the engraving on my MP5 SBR, engraved while I went to grab a bite to eat. They have their FFL so you're GTG with leaving a piece with them. Very nice guys (father and son shop). -Mike |
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Posted: 12/2/2014 4:58:13 PM EDT
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I'll second Laserworx. They did a SBS for me and I'll go back there for anything else in the future. I've had Ident do some stuff for me in the past, good work but takes long and risk of damage/loss in shipping.
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Posted: 12/3/2014 12:16:51 AM EDT
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Third for Laserworx. I was just there today actually, second time I've been there. I've had them do both AR's and AK's. They did them all while I waited and even let me watch which was cool. They are both shooters and really nice guys to chat with. The engraving looks excellent, I can't imagine a better experience or better looking job.
If you want to do it while you wait call first to make sure the laser is available. |
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Posted: 12/4/2014 4:45:27 PM EDT
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Fourth vote for laserworx, they did mine while I waited. Really friendly.
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Posted: 12/8/2014 11:13:55 PM EDT
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Looks like we have a winner!!!
ETA: Laserworx- Its relatively local, and I can drive up there, drop it off, eat lunch and pick it up after. |
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Posted: 12/9/2014 12:38:02 AM EDT
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Is their laser cutting deep enough into the metal to meet the requirements? I know that lasers sometimes have issues with cutting deep enough. versus burning off the finish of the receiver.
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Posted: 12/9/2014 10:23:01 AM EDT
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Looks like we have a winner!!! brich - let us know how it turns out. |
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Posted: 12/9/2014 5:14:59 PM EDT
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Is their laser cutting deep enough into the metal to meet the requirements? I know that lasers sometimes have issues with cutting deep enough. versus burning off the finish of the receiver. I don't have exact measurements on the work they did for me, but just looking at it the depth easily exceeds the .003" requirement. Edit for quoting the wrong person. |
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Posted: 12/9/2014 11:20:56 PM EDT
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Is their laser cutting deep enough into the metal to meet the requirements? I know that lasers sometimes have issues with cutting deep enough. versus burning off the finish of the receiver. They do multiple passes, how many depends on the metal. I think for my steel receivers they programmed it for at least 20 passes. It looks deeper and better than the factory manufacturer engraving to me. |
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Posted: 12/10/2014 10:14:12 AM EDT
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Good to know. Thanks for the info.
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Posted: 12/11/2014 10:10:27 AM EDT
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Do any of you guys who have had engravings done refinish the metal or do you leave it as is?
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Posted: 12/11/2014 11:10:43 AM EDT
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Do any of you guys who have had engravings done refinish the metal or do you leave it as is? Some are spray painted and some are left as is. |
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Posted: 12/11/2014 3:58:38 PM EDT
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Do any of you guys who have had engravings done refinish the metal or do you leave it as is? I use cold blue or aluminum black depending on what was engraved. I'd use paint also if the finish on the receiver warranted it. Just make sure to clean out and degrease the engraved area first. |
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Posted: 12/11/2014 11:51:04 PM EDT
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Do any of you guys who have had engravings done refinish the metal or do you leave it as is? For aluminum you can do either. If you are doing something steel you should paint it or cold blue it right away. |
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Posted: 12/14/2014 9:05:02 PM EDT
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I can't help with anyone local, but if you decide to ship Ident Marking Services has done great work for me. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Who do you guys use for this? Anyone in SE PA/Delco/Philly areas? Chester County? I can't help with anyone local, but if you decide to ship Ident Marking Services has done great work for me. i live near philly and sent mine to ident. they do great work and turn around is 2-3 weeks. |
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Posted: 12/14/2014 11:29:31 PM EDT
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Who do you guys use for this? Anyone in SE PA/Delco/Philly areas? Chester County? If West Chester isn't too far for you I would give Marathon Engraving a call. They were recommended to me from a local gun shop and did my SBR engraving. It's operated by a guy who owns a machine shop and does a variety of different things. He has an old school engraver that runs off of windows 98. I know it sounds ghetto but it came out great and I made the drive from philly in about an hour and the engraving was done in front of me in like 25 minutes or less. And if I recall correctly he only charged me $25. I'll post a pic next time I'm at my other place where the rifle is. |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 10:25:45 PM EDT
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+1 for laser worx. Very nice engraving and his machine can handle large items, like an 870 receiver with brazed-in mag tube. He also wasn't afraid of handling DDs as long as I waited while he did the engraving.
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Posted: 12/23/2014 2:57:22 PM EDT
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Just had Laser Worx do the NFA engraving on my PS90 this morning using their laser- it took 15 min they let me watch - it was great. Much better than the rotary engraving that was done on my SBR lower and for the same price.
Great guys to work with.... You can ship your receiver - they have an FFL and do custom laser engraving including the EGA on AR15 lowers. |
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Posted: 1/9/2015 11:50:21 AM EDT
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Third for Laserworx. I was just there today actually, second time I've been there. I've had them do both AR's and AK's. They did them all while I waited and even let me watch which was cool. They are both shooters and really nice guys to chat with. The engraving looks excellent, I can't imagine a better experience or better looking job. If you want to do it while you wait call first to make sure the laser is available. I just got back from Laserworx and was going to post the exact same thing. They did an AR and AK while I waited and let me watch. Zephyr hit the nail on the head. Top notch work and top notch people! |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 9:59:18 AM EDT
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How small can they go? I need to get one more done and this place is not to far from me...
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Posted: 1/11/2015 12:17:57 PM EDT
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How small can they go? I need to get one more done and this place is not to far from me... If you're talking about NFA engraving, the size is regulated by the ATF. If you're not talking about NFA engraving, you'll have to call them up. |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 3:01:58 PM EDT
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If you're talking about NFA engraving, the size is regulated by the ATF. If you're not talking about NFA engraving, you'll have to call them up. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How small can they go? I need to get one more done and this place is not to far from me... If you're talking about NFA engraving, the size is regulated by the ATF. If you're not talking about NFA engraving, you'll have to call them up. I was talking about NFA engraving. The smallest letter height is .0625. I was just asking if anyone had theirs done at that size. |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 2:48:33 PM EDT
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I just had my lower done by Laserworx. I sent it to them and they did it the day it arrived, then sent it back that same day. Very pleased with how the engraving turned out and they were great to work with. Very responsive and professional. I would recommend using them to anyone and plan to use them for future NFA guns.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 4:50:37 PM EDT
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I was talking about NFA engraving. The smallest letter height is .0625. I was just asking if anyone had theirs done at that size. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How small can they go? I need to get one more done and this place is not to far from me... If you're talking about NFA engraving, the size is regulated by the ATF. If you're not talking about NFA engraving, you'll have to call them up. I was talking about NFA engraving. The smallest letter height is .0625. I was just asking if anyone had theirs done at that size. Lettering on mine is about 0.0875. I just told them I needed some NFA engraving. You'd have to ask them about the size they can do. I see no reason they couldn't go smaller but I don't own and operate a laser engraver either 
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Posted: 1/13/2015 4:54:25 PM EDT
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I just had my lower done by Laserworx. I sent it to them and they did it the day it arrived, then sent it back that same day. Very pleased with how the engraving turned out and they were great to work with. Very responsive and professional. I would recommend using them to anyone and plan to use them for future NFA guns. I took in a lower that I had engraved by Ident a year or so ago to show them what I wanted and where. They asked me about turn around time with Ident. I believe it was around 8 weeks. They laughed and said "We just did engraving for a guy and shipped it back out the same day we got it" I wonder if it was you they were referring to. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 4:35:47 PM EDT
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Just had my lower engraved by Laserworx in Pottstown today. Great work!!! Super Nice!!! Killer Price!!! I even got to watch!!!
No worries... I can not recommend Laserworx enough!!! 
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:29:21 PM EDT
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I normally send off my stuff to Orion for engraving, but I think I will let these guys take care of me when my paperwork comes in for my latest SBR.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 2:30:14 PM EDT
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I normally send off my stuff to Orion for engraving, but I think I will let these guys take care of me when my paperwork comes in for my latest SBR. You don't have to wait to get the form approved, you can get it engraved now. |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 3:08:49 PM EDT
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You don't have to wait to get the form approved, you can get it engraved now. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I normally send off my stuff to Orion for engraving, but I think I will let these guys take care of me when my paperwork comes in for my latest SBR. You don't have to wait to get the form approved, you can get it engraved now. Right. I had mine engraved awhile as I'm waiting for my (hopefully any day now) stamp. |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 4:29:38 PM EDT
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I'm a card carrying member of the Murphy's Law Club. If even think about cutting metal on my rifle before I get that tax stamp I will get kicked in the nuts by god-knows what.
Actually, the rifle in question is out getting some work performed on it. When I get it back I will fire it off for engraving. Your move Mr Murphy...... 
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Posted: 3/12/2015 11:54:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/13/2015 1:08:41 AM EDT
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Anybody know if they can do an AR on the bottom by the trigger?
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Posted: 3/13/2015 1:48:12 AM EDT
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Anybody know if they can do an AR on the bottom by the trigger? With the set up they have, I see no reason why not. Give 'em a call, they're good guys. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 2:41:30 PM EDT
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+1 for LaserWorx. Great job and nice guys to talk to as well!
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Posted: 4/19/2015 11:29:50 PM EDT
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Where on the barrel can the engraving be done? Does it have to be visible?
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Posted: 4/20/2015 5:10:03 AM EDT
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Where on the barrel can the engraving be done? Does it have to be visible? If you're doing engraving for an NFA item, I'm pretty sure it has to be done on the lower receiver since that's where the serial # is. |
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Posted: 4/20/2015 5:54:11 AM EDT
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I thought I read somewhere here the barrel was ok too.
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Posted: 4/22/2015 9:59:38 AM EDT
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You can mark the barrel with the maker's info. S/N has to be on the receiver. Yes, it has to be visible.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 12:57:04 AM EDT
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Anybody know if they can do an AR on the bottom by the trigger? Yes they can. They just did mine on Thursday. Wasn't sure there was enough room for my full name and city/state, but he said he would try. 5 minutes later he asks me to come back and double check everything. Fit in there just fine and also got to watch as others have said. Took maybe 5 minutes to engrave. Nice guys, would recommend them to anyone. Will post pics as soon as I figure out how. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 8:16:54 AM EDT
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I just had my MP5 engraved by Laserworx the other week. Awesome to deal with. I was able to see the location, make sure it was perfect or as best as it could be and then he hit the GO button. I will be going back again on my next SBR project.
Also just in case anyone is wondering. I sent an email to the ATF asking if I could engrave on the tang of my MP5 which is hidden by the stock. They came back stating that "the engraving must be done so that when the weapon is completely assembled the engraving must be fully visible". |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 11:52:04 AM EDT
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Yes they can. They just did mine on Thursday. Wasn't sure there was enough room for my full name and city/state, but he said he would try. 5 minutes later he asks me to come back and double check everything. Fit in there just fine and also got to watch as others have said. Took maybe 5 minutes to engrave. Nice guys, would recommend them to anyone. Will post pics as soon as I figure out how. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Anybody know if they can do an AR on the bottom by the trigger? Yes they can. They just did mine on Thursday. Wasn't sure there was enough room for my full name and city/state, but he said he would try. 5 minutes later he asks me to come back and double check everything. Fit in there just fine and also got to watch as others have said. Took maybe 5 minutes to engrave. Nice guys, would recommend them to anyone. Will post pics as soon as I figure out how. How much disassembly did you have to do to the lower? |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 3:55:40 PM EDT
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Anybody know if they can do an AR on the bottom by the trigger? Yes they can. They just did mine on Thursday. Wasn't sure there was enough room for my full name and city/state, but he said he would try. 5 minutes later he asks me to come back and double check everything. Fit in there just fine and also got to watch as others have said. Took maybe 5 minutes to engrave. Nice guys, would recommend them to anyone. Will post pics as soon as I figure out how. How much disassembly did you have to do to the lower? I completely stripped mine, but you may be able to just remove trigger guard and trigger. May want to call and check just to be sure. |
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