I want to get a tuba engraved...

Lew · Post by **Lew** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 9:38 am

Talk to these people:

http://www.artisticengraving.com/

They should be able to give you the most accurate information about what needs to be done, or do the work for you if you choose.

cjk · Post by **cjk** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 1:23 pm

I recall Mr. Bloke mentioning that there was a lady in Elkhart that would only engrave a lacquered surface, soooooooo...

all you may need to do is send your tuba there.

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edit, found what I was looking for. Her name is Sherry Huntley.

http://www.chisham.com/tips/bbs/jul2002 ... 00953.html

some bloke* once wrote:

Again, the lady in Indiana (OK guys, please don't flood her with emails. As a matter of fact, she's in the final convalescent stages of a serious illness - ' back working again...' tough lady) is very reasonable and does really beautiful work.

Her method (though I haven't watched her work in person) involves engraving on a LACQUERED surface - for whatever reason. If you send her a silver plated or raw brass instrument (or part thereof), she will (only) lacquer the area to be engraved. This isn't really a big problem, because once you get it back (engraved) you can strip off the lacquer with aerosol paint stripper (found at most auto repair superstore-like places). If you instrument is already lacquered, you're set to go. Your instrument is all ready for her to engrave and will come back to you "done" with no more work (no lacquer stripping, etc.) required.

I was going to post her email address here, but have decided not to, as I don't have her permission and (again) I don't want her flooded with emails - privacy issues, etc. Send ME an email (with your name and city of origin) and I'll send you her email address. (Just in case I get "flooded" with inquiries, I think I need to limit this to the first 25...fair enough?...and how 'bout not bugging her unless you are seriously considering getting something done soon?)

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* formerly known as js

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 6:44 pm

Doc, what kind of nekkid critter were you thinking about engraving on the Miraphone?

TubaRay · Post by **TubaRay** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:15 pm

Gosh, Doc! I didn't know you anywhere near that cool. That is really cool!!!