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nDR01d
31-07-2015, 08:50 AM
I'm thinking of etching using electrolysis or chemical etching for the neck plate. But I don't know what type of metal it is. My best guess is chrome plated steel. But it could be nickel. Does anyone know for sure? Also, has anyone tried etching on the neckplate before? Wanna pass over some tips?
FYI: It's for a STA-1M.
Thanks.

pablopepper
31-07-2015, 08:55 AM
Barge had some great results sandblasting his neck plate. I've tried to laser engrave one. Don't bother. As an alternative, if you take it to one of those shoe repair/ key cutting kiosks in most shopping centres they usually offer engraving services.

I would say they are chrome plated steel.

dingobass
31-07-2015, 09:24 AM
Yhep, chrome plated steel.

Rabbitz
31-07-2015, 09:41 AM
Yhep, chrome plated steel.

What?

They're not 18 carat gold dipped in platinum and plated with rhodium?

I am shocked.

wokkaboy
31-07-2015, 09:54 AM
Hey Andrew, I'd suggest a professional engraver or I'm going to have a crack at sandblasting like Barge did. My 4D buddy Popeye has a sandblaster at work and a signwriter mate is going to cut the vinyl lettering.

nDR01d
31-07-2015, 10:14 AM
Yeah, I saw the sandblasting Barge did - very nice btw - but I don't have access to a sandblaster. Not sure if these geriatrics who live near Toowoomba have someone who sandblasts for a fee. I've got a small swan design, so that kinda rules out taking it to a keysmith or whatever to do the engraving. In my experience, they're only good at text. I think it's time to do more research...

Rabbitz
31-07-2015, 10:34 AM
As for an engraver, speak to a manufacturing jeweller (i.e. not Prouds or Michael Hill - one who makes jewellery) they will have know if there is a real engraver nearby.

KurtSlash123
31-07-2015, 11:03 AM
I just used the dremel at a low speed the short stack pirate logo into my neck plate, just be extremely careful and take your time, you'll Probably have to go over it a few times to get the depth that you want, but that's oiterally al I did

nDR01d
31-07-2015, 11:35 AM
I just used the dremel at a low speed the short stack pirate logo into my neck plate, just be extremely careful and take your time, you'll Probably have to go over it a few times to get the depth that you want, but that's oiterally al I did

How did you get the image onto the plate before you used the dremel on it.?

nDR01d
31-07-2015, 12:40 PM
4370News just to hand - Camera Lucida (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_lucida) is the way to go. There is an app for that. :D

KurtSlash123
01-08-2015, 07:58 AM
Oh I just free handed it haha looks good though man!!

nDR01d
01-08-2015, 09:06 AM
Thanks Kurt. It's not exactly what I wanted, but for my first try I'm OK with it.

kimball492
01-08-2015, 06:25 PM
Hand engraving would be the way to go if you want something very special that lasts .Be warned hand engravers charge what seem to be high prices.But the work that goes into using the different tools for lines shading and depth. http://www.engraversaustralia.net/about-john-hammond-engraver.html

Another way to do this is etching and the details you can achieve are amazing. This picture enclosed was done by a guy on ebay.
Not sure it was this guy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-Etched-Engraved-Guitar-Neck-Plate-fits-tele-strat-squier-jbass-pbass-/361349654281?hash=item54221e2709

nDR01d
02-08-2015, 07:58 AM
!!!! - That looks amazing. Thanks Kimball for the links.

kimball492
04-08-2015, 12:32 AM
Pleasure hope it helps nDroid