SawMill Creek Members With Laser Engravers

[Chris Oakley]

I've agreed to turn a couple pen sets for a Rotary fundraising auction. I would like to give them in a box engraved with the Rotary emblem. Where could I find someone to help me? Anyone on this board interested? What should I expect to pay? If this is inappropriate, please excuse me.

[John Miliunas]

I've agreed to turn a couple pen sets for a Rotary fundraising auction. I would like to give them in a box engraved with the Rotary emblem. Where could I find someone to help me? Anyone on this board interested? What should I expect to pay? If this is inappropriate, please excuse me.

Well, gee. This might be a bit of a stretch, but maybe you could try the sponsor of this here site. Keith has posted some of his work here and I know that some other members have been the recipients of some of it, as well. Just go to: http://www.northwindassociates.com/ .

[Keith Outten]

Chris,

Below is a list of woodworkers who own Laser Engravers here at the Creek. This list was last updated on September 27, 2005.

Click on any name below to go to their members page, you can then send them an Email or Private Message.

Redge Henline - Arlington, TX
Ken Nelsen - Las Vegas, NV
Mike Wallis - Fresno CA
SteveKrim - Romeo, MI
George Skinner - Charles Town, WV
George Perzel - Rochester, NY
BobRacine - Centeral Virginia
Kathy Hassler - Walla Walla, Washington
Thomas Hempleman - Carroll, Ohio
James Stokes - Springfield, Mo
Keith Outten - Gloucester Virginia
Michael McDuffie - Des Moines, WA
Laura DeMeyer - Colona, Illinois
Gary Shoemake - New Jersey
Hale Reider - Eastern Tennessee
Michael Wells - Rainbow Valley, CA.
Will Pote - Nogal, NM
Mark Sipes - Gig Harbor, Washington
Pete Simmons - Upper East Coast, FL
Aleta Allen - Holton, Ks
Mike Sub - Slippery Rock, PA
Bruce Larson - New Braunfels, Texas
Jeff Chumbley - Sacramento, CA
Alan Young - Central Iowa
Glenn Palhof - Crystal River, Florida
Abdul Baseer Hai - Ottawa, Canada
Ellen Crane - Irving, Texas
Al Curatolo - Colorado
Joe Hayes - Marion, IL
Matty McQuilkin - Sparta, Wisconsin
Jerry Allen - Tehachapi, CA
Linda Forte - Lancaster, PA
Chuck Burke - Maui, Hawaii
Lynn Kull - Royalton, Minnesota
Barbara Buhse - Levittown, NY
Robert Stremcha - Elroy, Wisconsin
Kim Maitland - Ft.Worth, Texas
Wes Hines - Tulsa, OK
Tom Cole - Great Falls, Montana
Rich Shepard - Salem, OR
Robert Alexander - Farr West, UT
Bruce Volden - SE South Dakota
Michael McDuffie - Des Moines, WA
Darren Coffell - Bend, OR
Dave Rawn - Southern Minnesota
Dave Strickler - York, PA
Lee DeRaud - Anaheim, California
Debbie Sweet - Tucson, AZ
Robert McCloughan - Susanville, California
Grant McFarland - Arvada, CO
Pete Andrew - Devon, U.K
William Desrochers - Quebec, Canada
Nick Adams - Fortville, IN
Ian Malings - Marlboro, NY
Jerry Kriegel - Belle Plaine, Iowa
Brent Perkinson - Orlando, Fl
Travis Shipman - Shreveport, LA
Joe Pelonio - Sammamish, WA
Guy Hilliard - Brampton, Ont. Canada
Gary Merrill - Lomita, CA
Kurt Sallaz - Bangor, Michigan
Nick Napier - Bedford, In
Rolf Brunner- Hot Springs, VA
Chris Cordina - Apple Valley, MN
Dave Kelly - Wooster, OH
Don Lyon - McKinney, TX
Dave Fifield - San Jose, CA
Dotte Courtney - Coon Rapids, MN
Mike Shauer - Hope B.C.
Jim Walters - Leo.Indiana
Ed Lang - Troy, VA
Nate Sauder - Goodfield, IL
Wil Lambert - Racine, WI
Larry Alles - Bridgeton, MO (St. Louis)

Anyone who would like to have their name included in this list let me know, there are lots of inquiries each month from our members interested in laser engraving and it would be nice to have a complete list of our members who own lasers for SawMill Creek Members to contact for pricing information and advice.

[SteveKrim]

Keith,

That was awfully nice to include everyone in that list...

I have been trying different marketing approaches and nothing has really "Hit" yet... The one thing that I have done recently was to donate a black marble class picture for my kids' Montessori Silent auction. There were 9 classes and they raised around 1500.00 just on the tiles.... One of them went for 400.00 and I agreed to make a couple duplicates for what ever the high bid was on another. The point here is that I know there is a market and if people can see them - they see the value and beauty!


Steve

[Keith Outten]

Steve,

I hope your ebay listings are working. Just as a suggestion, right now is the time to contact any college or university bookstore in your local area and inquire about engraving diplomas. Frames for diplomas normally sell for $135.00 so an engraved diploma is a real bargain, it's unique and it is unlikely you will have any competition.

The graduation season is upon us

[Thomas Hempleman]

Keith...

This is my first post to this forum.

You can add me to your list of laser engravers that will take on job requests. I recently started my business and this site has been a big help. Although I have many years experience in graphic design and production, I've never worked "for myself" before and setting up this business has been seat of the pants flying. My biggest problems are marketing and pricing my products and services. It's tough coming up with a price when every job seems to be different. I've read through the various postings about pricing, but I'm still unsure.

I'm based in Carroll, Ohio (southeastern Ohio, close to Lancaster). Anyone needing something laser engraved or cut can contact me.

[George M. Perzel]

Hi Keith;
I'm in the Rochester, NY area and do a lot of laser engraving. Please add me to your list of laser engravers. Thanks
George M. Perzel

[James Stokes]

You can add me to the list too,
James Stokes
Springfield, Mo

[Michael McDuffie]

Please add me also,
Michael McDuffie
Lasart Engraving
Des Moines, WA
70W Epilog Legend24 with rotary fixture.

[Laura Zaruba]

I would also like to be added to the list.

Thank you!

Laura DeMeyer

[Gary Shoemake]

You can add my name to the laser list. I'm located in southern New Jersey.

Gary Shoemake

[Hale Reider]

We have a larger format laser, 24" X 36" and we are in Eastern Tennessee. Add us to the list. Hale Reider

[Keith Outten]

Those of you who are new to engraving take heart, it may seem like a long time to get your new business going but it will happen. In time your part-time income will easily exceed your day job and you will be faced with making the decision whether you want to make the transition to full-time engraver.

For woodworkers, adding laser engraving to your existing projects is the best way to get started. Engraving bowls, boxes, pens or whatever projects you normally enjoy will increase their value and possibly elevate your projects to another level. In time some experimenting with materials other than wood or incorporating them into your woodworking projects can also be beneficial. Of course you might also offer your new skills to your woodworking friends and don't forget that your new engraver will help you to manufacture great shop jigs and fixtures, some may even be marketable to the woodworking community.

I have found that commercial signs have been the most proffitable and for me the most enjoyable engraving work. I hope this thread helps those of you who are just starting out in some way.

[Michael Wells]

I feel so left out!!!! Keith, what happened to me??? I didn't make your list???
Dang, just like my parents...they used to move while I was in school and wouldn't tell me....I'd get off the bus and....sheesh! It would take me weeks to find them!!! Hehehe

Maybe we do need a full and comprehensive list of laser owners and their locations in here somewhere, huh? Maybe quite a few of the other creek patrons could use our services!
Michael

[Keith Outten]

Mike,

Sorry about forgetting to add you to the list but at 53 my memory isn't what it used to be

I started the laser engravers list in hopes that it would be helpful to SMC Members who were looking for engraving services. I'm now thinking that we need a master listing of skills for all of our members who might be in need of a special skill, process or service that someone in our membership may be able to fill. Everyone knows how I feel about advertising however I think promoting our community is a good thing. Possibly Aaron would have some thoughts about how we might put something together that will allow Members to list any special skills or equipment they have that they would like to share. Searching the public members list won't work since it doesn't search any keywords but maybe there is another way.