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Wombat



Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: SW Cheshire
PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 7:35 am    Post subject: Label for Oak Timber Buildings Reply with quote
    

Our new business appears to be working www.cheshireoakstructures.co.uk

We are looking for a type of metalic label, embossed, to attach to our buildings, once erected. You know the sort of thing you see on fence panels. However we were thinking of a larger type of label and one that looks a bit more upmarket.
Finding it difficult to source, anyone any ideas please?
Also anyone got any other ideas that might suit the structures?

The label would carry our name & logo, plus contact details, as a reminder to owners and anyone visiting that may be interested.

Thanks in advance,
Wombat

Last edited by Wombat on Wed Mar 14, 07 9:12 am; edited 1 time in total

sean
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 7:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Could you brand the details/logo onto a wooden plaque? Or even one of the beams so that it was permanent.

Wombat



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 7:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Nice idea, we did think of that, but the logistics seem tricky, also size. Dont think we could go beyond 100mms sq, as may upset customer.
Thanks anyway.

Wombat

sean
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 7:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Or engraved on slate?
https://www.snowdonianaturalslateproducts.co.uk/craft.php

Wombat



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 8:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Now that's a tasteful idea. Will check it out.
Thanks
Wombat

boisdevie1



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 10:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

How about getting it pyrographed onto a small oak plaque - you know burnt in with a thingy a bit like a soldering iron.

tahir



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 10:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I like the slate idea, copper would be nice too. I'll have a hunt when I get the time.

Stacey



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 10:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Another vote for slate

dpack



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 10:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

would a small brass plaque be too expensive
those structures will last ages and it would be rather in keeping with the quality of the buildings
some sort shouldnt be too costly i recon for a name and contact details

Green Man



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 10:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Cast metal or enamaled tin would be nice.

Jonnyboy



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 10:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

What about something like copper, easy to stamp/engrave and will age nicely with the structure?

tahir



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 10:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Jonnyboy wrote:
What about something like copper, easy to stamp/engrave and will age nicely with the structure?


That's why I like the idea of copper. Deffo slate or coper.

Where's Blacksmith, he could knock up some copper ones couldn't he? Be nice to have an individual oone for each project with the date of completion embossed on it too.

Green Man



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 10:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Copper may leave a green streak down the wall.

tahir



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 10:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Cho-ku-ri wrote:
Copper may leave a green streak down the wall.


Not if it's under the dripline, i.e. doesn't get wet.

Wombat



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 07 2:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Thanks Guys & Gals.

Love the idea of individual labels, will have to chase Blacksmith!

Copper is OK on Oak, its the other metals that leave nasty black marks.

Wombat

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