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Posted: 6/7/2008 1:49:40 AM EDT
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I wouldn't worry too much.
A human hair measures about .0015, and a piece of paper is just under .003. |
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Posted: 6/7/2008 2:02:12 AM EDT
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some numbers here might be a little off.
most people can generally see something @ about .005 (five thousandths) of an inch, so .003 would easily be exceeded by the engraver |
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Posted: 6/7/2008 2:46:56 AM EDT
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I think .003 was kind of random. They probably didn't want people using paint or markers or the likes. You will "know" if it looks deep enough.
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Posted: 6/7/2008 3:17:57 AM EDT
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Well, it's clearly into the metal as it's good and silver where it's engraved. And I can run my finger down it and feel it. I was just comparing it to the manufacturer engravings and they were'nt nearly as deep.
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Posted: 6/7/2008 3:37:08 AM EDT
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Mine is 0.003. I had it done by a jewler. I would have got it deeper if I'd really known how light 0.003 is, but it's legal.
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Posted: 6/7/2008 3:38:18 AM EDT
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So did you have a little initial shock at first at what .003 was? |
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Posted: 6/7/2008 8:03:20 AM EDT
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I had mine done at a trophy shop for ten bucks with one of those engravers that just
trace out a big letter and scratch the engraving into the metal to the size you set. Very nice looking and very easily done. I was shocked at how shallow that depth actually is at first but after applying a bit of paint from a paint pen over it the letters blend in nice and show up well still. |
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