3 Tips to Use a Branding Iron the Right Way
Craftsman brand their work for identification purposes. In this article, we are going to give you a few tips on how to use a branding iron. First of all, it’s important to note that the use of a branding iron is pretty simple. All you need to do is heat it up and press it onto the wooden piece. This will leave a logo or signature on the piece. However, complications may occur, which may ruin your hard work. Let’s find out more. Complications of using a Branding Iron If you don’t apply the pressure evenly, the image will have some darker and lighter spots. It won’t create a problem in the case of logos and signatures in some types of work, but some jobs won’t be considered complete. If you want to apply the branding freehand, we suggest that you put the wooden piece at your workbench height, bending forward and using the force of your arms to hold the iron and perform the branding. Some people prefer a drill-press attachment. The reason is that it allows you to keep the piece at yo