Re: Capone's 1930 Packard on Craig's List

Posted by HH56 On 2012/11/27 19:45:25

I don't personally know of one but doing a search for "custom engraved brass plate" brings up several companies that might be able to do something. Searching for "custom picture engraving" brings up several more with a different style. Caribbeandude sells the silk screen type so maybe he has a supplier that can do the older style.

MicroMark sells a small do it yourself photo etch kit where you place your artwork on a resist sheet via inkjet printer and then chemically etch that pattern to the plate. Downside to their kit is the size is limited and may be too small for the plate you need plus the kit price may be too high.

There is a different do it yourself approach used by another guygasengine.farmcollector.com/Equipment/DIY-Brass-Nameplates.aspx needing a special plate that might work for you. His method is similar to the kit but uses some individual easily available materials commonly used in making printed circuit boards. The results of his electrical plate sure look good -- etched, multi color and quite professional.