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Hannu Rinne
09-16-2010, 5:19 PM
Hi to all,

I would like to "engrave" a small memorial plaque for my relative who's just recently passed away. I would like to use brass and engrave on it using Thermark and protect it with laquer. The location for the plaque will be outdoors, so my question is that has anyone made anything similar and how well it might tolerate different weathers ? Or is it just better to do this type of plaque with a cnc router ?

Regards,
Hannu

Dan Hintz
09-16-2010, 8:56 PM
It may not be what you want, but JDS is currently running a special on black brass and black brass-coated steel.

Bill Cunningham
09-16-2010, 9:00 PM
For out door metal memorials I use 16 ga stainless and Cermark it.. There is a better contrast than what you get with brass, and won't scratch as easy..

TONG LI
09-17-2010, 1:15 AM
Most memorial product are made by granite for out door use. Black granite can be laser engraved directly. Is this memorial going to be placed in cemetery, back yard? If placed in cemetery, each cemetery has different regulation on material, size and etc, you need to check with the cemetery.

Tong

Hannu Rinne
09-17-2010, 1:56 AM
Thank's for the tips,

At the cemetary there is a stone wall where people can place their plaques. I have to ask about the allowed materials - I didn't think about that ! Stainless will be an other option. JDS would be also, but the problem is where to find their products... As far as I know, there is not any dealer for JDS products near me (unfortunately) - I don't even know is there any dealer in Europe...

Best regards
Hannu

TONG LI
09-17-2010, 2:07 AM
That sounds like a cremation stone wall of some type, I would like to see a photo of it, if possible.

What size plaques and what others place on the wall? Color and style matching the wall and other plaques also need to be considered.

Tong

Hannu Rinne
09-17-2010, 2:25 AM
Tong,

This cemetary locates about 200km from me and yes, it's a cremation stone wall. I'll try to arrange a photo of it and put it here. Actually, I haven't seen the place yet - I just know what I've been told about it !

Hannu

TONG LI
09-17-2010, 6:27 AM
Hannu, I would find out all details before spend money if I was you. Most likely the cemetery has rules for the plaque and would charge for putting plaque on the wall. They have to keep it classy in order to attract other customers. We are in memorial business, after you find out the details, I should be able to recomment something for you.

Tong

Michael Hunter
09-17-2010, 2:58 PM
In England, the cemetaries normally have a monopoly on supplying the plaques - so that they all look the same and "neat". Best check that before you start!

Most sheet metalwork places should be able to supply a rectangle of stainless steel, drilled if necessary, for a reasonable price. Try to get the "acid proof" grade (used for kitchens and boats) as this would last better outdoors.
It is unlikely that they would polish it for you as that is considered a "specialist" job, but they should be able to linish it to give a grained effect.

Hannu Rinne
09-18-2010, 6:14 PM
Tong & Michael,

I've tried to find out the rules but seems to be hard to find the right person in charge... As far as I understood it is possible for me to do the plaque, but it have to be "almost" same looking than the others ( I just don't know what is the needed look as mentioned... :o ). It might be better if I just lift my hands up and let someone other to worry about it... But just because of my curiosity; what would be the "normal" thickness for the plate (stainless) ? I have some stainless at my stock (for rating plates), but those are quite thin sheets; 0,5 - 1,00mm.

Regards, Hannu

Bill Cunningham
09-18-2010, 7:55 PM
All the stainless memorial plates I make are 16 ga (.0598 inches). I also usually recommend if it's being used on a park bench or some other fixture in a public, or semi public place, that as well as screwing it down, they coat the back with silicone adhesive. This will make it even tougher for those morons that go around destroying stuff because the don't have the I.Q. or the mental ability to appreciate it..

Hannu Rinne
09-18-2010, 8:22 PM
Bill, thank's for the tip's !

About the morons - seems to be clobal problem... ( high voltage plates could be the solution :D )

Best regards, Hannu