Thougts on Laser engraving??

[Orion]

I have found a place that will do laser engraving at a Very reasonable price.  What are you thoughts on laser engraving on calls?  He has one other sample coyote to engrave on a call, the coyote is standing whit his head back howling..  Maybe some for sale next week after returning from a business trip.....

Thanks,
Doug



ORION Calls

[Coulter]

I have already made the switch to having all of my calls laser engraved. It is far more durable and will last as long as the call. I have learned a couple tricks already as far as the engraving goes.

It is really a matter of preference in the long run. Some guys like it and some prefer something a bit more personal like woodburning. It is obviously an extra cost; though, depending on who does it for you may be minimal. The place I use is pretty good, the more calls I bring in at a time the cheaper it is for me.

I like the engraving myself. But I have created all of the designs that appear on my calls. You could probably have that Orion Logo of yours engraved on your calls too.

Steve

[Todd Rahm]

I like it Doug, but then again I like the wood burning too. 

I can only think of three points to touch on about engraving. (I can only think of three right now)

One.... It can be a great identifier/marker for the call. Ya know.........ten years down the road, "Hey this call was made by Doug" 

Two... It has to be a some what simple design, because if its too busy it just looks like a dark blob on the calls, no matter what the wood is.

Three..  Detailed engravings look a lot better on lighter woods, then they do on darker woods or laminates.

Looking foward to seeing what ya come up with, 

Todd

[vvarmitr]

Laser engraving can be awesome. 
However, if you have a stunning piece of wood keep 'em the frick off!!! 
Now if you used it for your logo & wanted it on every piece & put it say on the inside of the bell that would be fine.

Just my ...

[Todd Rahm]

VV,

Is that the money ya saved by going with Geico?  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

Ya that too, I may frown with an egraving in an awesome burl, but then again it might look darn toot'n good. I guess it depends on the logo. 

[Lonehowl]

I love engraving on calls. I think it makes the call look"complete" and a little more "professional:, whatever that means. I agree it looks way better on lighter woods though, and a simple design is best fro sure. You dont want to clutter up the overall looks of the call, imo

[vvarmitr]

Is that the money ya saved by going with Geico? 

That's the first thing I thought too. 

Your logo/signature is what it is regardless, whether it's simple or complex.  I feel that the L/S should be in a indiscreet place. As artistic as it  may be.

If a callmaker was to feel that their L/S was that great then they should buy maple dowel rod, spin in a few whoopdeedoos on the call, & zap on the L/S right where all the world can see.   No need in buying figured wood. It'll detract from the L/S. 

I guess I look at it like a painter's signature on his painting. It's off someplace indiscreet, but where it can be found.

You dont want to clutter up the overall looks of the call, imo

AMEN!

There you are Doug, you asked for some thoughts & there are some of mine.  Don't take 'em to serious, nobody else does.

[FinsnFur]

I think you can get more detail with the laser engraving cant ya?

[Orion]

Thanks for all the comments and thoughts.  I picked up ten more on the way home from the airport.  A half dozen or so are already sold to guys here in the local Springs area and I plan on putting a few up over on the custom board when I get them sorted out.

Doug