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   Sphere | May 02, 2008 01:55am | #1

   Palatino is a great font. Giggle it..I mean google it.

    

   edit: no need..here.

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   ChicagoMike | May 02, 2008 02:27am | #2

   I don't know about the font. The only thing I am carefull of is the temp, too hot and all you see is a bib black blotch....

    

   "It is what it is."

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   GregGibson | May 02, 2008 03:28am | #3

   You know, I've seen the branding irons, and they're a nice touch, but my Dad, who was a pretty fine cabinetmaker, had a round rubber stamp made for much less cost - black ink pad, and it looked just like it was burned in, but the cost as much less. You might consider it.

   Greg

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   clinkard | May 02, 2008 03:43am | #4

   Mr. Gibson
   I've fallen in love with the idea of branding the wood. I have read alot of negative reviews over on knots, however I think for the cost (50 bucks) i have to try it. The rubber stamp is a great fall back plan. Thanks.

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   fingersandtoes | May 03, 2008 06:47am | #5

   I know it means an additional expense, but what interests me when I find a maker's mark on furniture are the dates and place it was made.

   I am selling a 17th century writing desk that was my fathers, and providence is very important.

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   TomW | May 03, 2008 12:29pm | #6

   I'm sure Providence is a great place, but I beleive provenance is more important in this case ;) 

   Edited 5/3/2008 5:29 am ET by TomW

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   fingersandtoes | May 03, 2008 06:51pm | #9

   Teach me to skip spell check. I'm all over the Rhodes.

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   USAnigel | May 03, 2008 04:23pm | #7

   It looks good when done but you have to be careful when applying. Don't tip, hold on for just the right amount of time, get the temp right.

   If you get one get the electrically heated model for constant heat and temp. I never know if the iron is hot or too hot enought!

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   Ted W. | May 03, 2008 05:45pm | #8

   I just test it like a 9V battery. Touch it to my tongue, but instead of feeling the little shock I just listen for a sizzling sound. Then it's hot enough.--------------------------------------------------------

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