Lasing Sycamore

[Dave Lock]

Hi all,

It's a bit after the event but I've just done a deal for some ready made round, oval and octagonal 6" plaques made from Sycamore.

Could anyone with experience with this wood tell me if it engraves nicely?

Thanks.

[Dave Spitzer]

Dave,

I've made and engraved several quarter sawn Sycamore plaques and they came out very nice. May be a little lite (no burn).

[Dave Lock]

Thanks for the reply Dave,

I guess I should have asked before committing to the plaques. I was hoping there would be a nice contrast after engraving.

[Bill Cunningham]

Engrave one (maybe back off the focus a bit to improve the burn) If the wood is well finished, you can also darken the engraving with some mild colouring.. Sometime a package of dark fabric dye disolved in a pint of water in a spray bottle will do the trick.. I have used this trick in the past to 'slightly' darken some woods that don't give a great contrast

[Dave Lock]

Good tip Bill, Thank you.

I haven't taken delivery of them yet but I'll give them a go when they get here.

If they don't engrave so well all is not lost. I could still use them with colour fill. It was just they were a good price so I got them while the opportunity was there.

Thanks again.