Question: Newbie here with questions.

wrenchguy

New Member
Joined
Nov 13, 2013
Messages
1
Can cast iron be hand engraved? How do i find someone near me todo a art hand engraving? NW Indiana. Thanks 4 any help
 

SamW

:::Pledge Member:::
::::Pledge Member::::
Joined
Jan 31, 2007
Messages
2,443
Location
Castle Valley, UT in the Red Rock country
It is somewhat porous, brittle and not malliable but can be machined so I would guess it could be engraved. Doublt it would look good but one could sure make a test to see.
 

Southern Custom

~ Elite 1000 Member ~
Joined
Mar 8, 2013
Messages
1,026
Location
Baton Rouge
Cast Iron can be engraved but results will depend on the density of the metal. I've been engraving Stanley hand planes for years and they are cast. I've run into some brittle ones but most have been ok. A little funky to work with but doable.
Layne
 

monk

Moderator
Staff member
::::Pledge Member::::
Joined
Feb 11, 2007
Messages
10,954
Location
washington, pa
yes. having said that, virtually every piece i ever engraved (most were tools) cut rather crumbly (sugar cube effect), but most all would engrave. i'd not have high hopes for the quality of your project, regardless of the skill level applied to such.
 

Latest posts

Sponsors

Top