[meteorite-list] Etching a name on an iron meteorite slice

From: Bigjohn Shea <bigjohnshea_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2017 03:36:39 +0100
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Peter, All,
Sorry if I'm not being clear.

Really what my buddy is looking for is someone who can engrave neatly onto an iron slice. Preferrably with a machine of sorts designed for the purpose of engraving.

Thanks though for the knowledge.
I appreciate your time responding. :-)
John





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On 1/5/17 at 8:31 PM, Peter Scherff wrote:

> Hi John,
>
> I am sure that anyone who etches irons can do this for you. All you need is
> a resist. The simplest would be writing on the iron with a crayon.
> Traditionally asphalt was used. If I were to do it I would purchase some
> stickers since my hand writing is so bad. I am sure that there are many
> other resists that people could use.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Peter
>
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> Asking on behalf of a friend,
> If there is anyone out there who provides a service of etching names onto a
> slice of an iron meteorite (as if etching a name/phrase on a wristwatch)
> please email me at bigjohnshea at mail.com.
> Thank you!
> John A. Shea, MD
> IMCA 3295
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Received on Thu 05 Jan 2017 09:36:39 PM PST