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Hale Tiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Oct 19, 2004
Posts: 1798
From: Pittsburgh
|  Posted: 2012-11-20 1:17 pm Permalink
So, I'm going to be making some crate lamps, barrels, et cetera, and I need to start branding wood with RUM and XXX. Maybe XXX. Most likely just RUM. And possibly AKU AKU, for my home bar.
At any rate, I'll be making myself a branding iron or two, and while I'm at it, I thought that some of you TC'ers out there might enjoy one as well, provided my construction is up to your snuff. They'll be made of steel, with high temp paint on the rod/back of the iron, and a basic wooden handle. They'll be up for sale on the Marketplace when they're done.
HOWEVER: I need your help choosing what font looks best. Please take a look at the ones below, and if you would kindly reply with which is your favorite, it would be appreciated. I'll keep this updated with pics.
Mahalo!
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Hale Tiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Oct 19, 2004
Posts: 1798
From: Pittsburgh
| Posted: 2012-11-20 1:19 pm Permalink
Or, if you have a better font suggestion, by all means, suggest it!
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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Joined: Jul 19, 2009
Posts: 6492
From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2012-11-20 1:30 pm Permalink
Number 3 has a more authentic look to me.
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danlovestikis
Grand Member (8 years) 
Joined: Jun 17, 2002
Posts: 5245 | Posted: 2012-11-20 1:49 pm Permalink
I like #3 also, Wendy
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Unkl Ian
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 16, 2009
Posts: 28
From: Backwoods of Canada
| Posted: 2012-11-20 2:45 pm Permalink
3 for sure.
Second choice, #5.
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hang10tiki
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Joined: Jul 18, 2010
Posts: 4476
From: Las Vegas
| Posted: 2012-11-20 7:16 pm Permalink
ME 3
WIFE 3 AND 5
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Grand Kahu
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Joined: Jul 31, 2006
Posts: 181
From: Dallas, TX
| Posted: 2012-11-21 11:03 am Permalink
No. 3, definitely, as the aged/worn look to the type fits tiki well. Nos. 4 & 5 are a bit too "collegiate" ala an Abercrombie & Fitch shirt!
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Grand Kahu
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Joined: Jul 31, 2006
Posts: 181
From: Dallas, TX
| Posted: 2012-11-21 11:03 am Permalink
No. 3, definitely, as the aged/worn look to the type fits tiki well. Nos. 4 & 5 are a bit too "collegiate" ala an Abercrombie & Fitch shirt!
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tikiskip
Grand Member (8 years)
Joined: Nov 26, 2005
Posts: 3091 | Posted: 2012-11-21 11:26 am Permalink
Yeah I want one!
And Number three has that Trader Vic jungle bar look to it.
Also how big would these be?
A 1.5 inch tall size is what I could use.
If you could make the rum and the XXX be two separate irons
it would be better as you would have more options on using these.
Let me know when you are done.
Great idea!
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MadDogMike
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Joined: Mar 30, 2008
Posts: 7557
From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2012-11-21 12:32 pm Permalink
Hale, remember that whatever you use will have softened edges caused by the burning and that a distressed font like #3 won't look the same. You got a plasma CNC to cut them out with? Sweet! 
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Hale Tiki
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Joined: Oct 19, 2004
Posts: 1798
From: Pittsburgh
| Posted: 2012-11-21 1:04 pm Permalink
Mike is right. I should have mentioned, it'll be the outlines only.
They will be made separate for my own use, and can be made as one, two, or one individually for whomever else.
And Mike, yup. I make things with tons of different materials and processes everyday at work. 3d printing, laser cutting, wood working, metal working, milling, CNC plasma...
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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Joined: Jul 19, 2009
Posts: 6492
From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2012-11-21 1:10 pm Permalink
Can I get some Laser Goggles?
you know Goggles that shoot Laser beams......in lime green.
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MadDogMike
Grand Member (7 years)
Joined: Mar 30, 2008
Posts: 7557
From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2012-11-21 1:59 pm Permalink
So much cool technology out there Hale and so cool you have access to it at work. Not only can you make bitchin' stuff for yourself, you can get paid to do it!
As a Respiratory Therapist I get free breathing treatments and all the snot I can carry in my pockets 
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tikiskip
Grand Member (8 years)
Joined: Nov 26, 2005
Posts: 3091 | Posted: 2012-11-21 3:50 pm Permalink
"And Mike, yup. I make things with tons of different materials and processes everyday at work. 3d printing, laser cutting, wood working, metal working, milling, CNC plasma..."
I would never leave work.
You are my new best friend.
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Hale Tiki
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Joined: Oct 19, 2004
Posts: 1798
From: Pittsburgh
| Posted: 2012-11-21 7:14 pm Permalink
Skip, just let me know what you need.
I also do mold making and casting.
Plasma bed size is 5x10', laser is 32x20"
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