Looking for a source for 'Makers Plates"

[hidepounder]

Anyone know a source for "makers plates"? I looking for a silver or maybe stainless manufactured plate to mount on my higher end projects, in addition to, my makers stamp. I could be stamped, engraved or cast. Any ideas?

[King's X]

Beautiful work by the way!

I believe there are some manufacturers in the Leatherworkers Journal. Give me some time and I'll get back to you here.

Greeting from Austin, TX

ATX

[MarkB]

Anyone know a source for "makers plates"? I looking for a silver or maybe stainless manufactured plate to mount on my higher end projects, in addition to, my makers stamp. I could be stamped, engraved or cast. Any ideas?

Bob

You can get them from Wages Silversmiths They make them.Here is their web site

Mark

[esantoro]

Kevin referred me to The Engraver in PA. Call and ask to speak to Barbara--very nice and helpful.

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...art=#entry99666

Ed

[Casey Jordan]

Silver King in Chatsworth, Ca. would be my choice.

[hidepounder]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I had gone to several silversmiths originally....Montana Silversmiths, Hansen's, Silver King and a few more...they all wanted $1000 to $2500 with a minimum order...it just wasn't feasable for me...but I'll pursue the plate makers...maybe stainless will be more affordable.

Thanks again,

Bob

[somewhereinusa]

I might be able to supply something, I hadn't really thought of this use before. I don't have time right now, but I'll try to come up with some ideas. About how big would you need? They can be gold or silver in color. Pretty much any design you would want. If I can make it in Photoshop I can print it. For examples see here for ideas. One like the large one in the middle has been tested outside for a couple of years with no ill effects other than water spotting. I will have to check with suppliers to see if there are any suitable shapes available. They will not take much extended abrasion(they are plated after all) and they will scratch. If anyone is interested I'll work with you. I can tell you right now price is less than $50 including Photoshop and probably less depending on size.

Dick

[Jordan]

I noticed in the 2009 Tandy catalog they offer a makers plate service, probably a special order from a sub contractor that works through them.

[DCKNIVES]

I went to my local trophy shop, very reasonable.He had Brass, stainless and copper.Just about any font and shape.Dave

[rookie]

Hey Bob,

I know B-K used to be in town. I think they moved to Missouri. I don't if they are still in business. They made them in nickel silver years ago. If I can find any info on them, I will send it to you.

Justin