wouldwurker Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Curious When completing a project, a piece of furniture for instance, have there ever been small 'codes' etched in somewhere for the type of wood used? (or something to that extent). For instance, if you built a table out of cherry and walnut, perhaps a small: CH / W ...pen-burned or etched into the underside. I think about when my furniture (hopefully) outlives me, will future generations know what they have. If anything, I've been thinking of at least pen-burning the year built somewhere. So I guess my question is....is this common? And if so, has a standard been set? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Interesting idea. You could always build a hidden compartment into it and put a detailed description of the piece in there, perhaps even a dvd of it being made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 ==>^^^ Sort of like #9 -- http://www.chbecksvoort.com/tbeckdiff.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I usually sign and write the number (if it's a numbered run, like the burl reindeer I made last winter) and year completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I usually sign and date.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasahan Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 my signature is a little planer snipe left into the underside of a table top. You know, a sign of my artisan hand (machine) work! One of the most excellent things I've read in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nick2cd Posted June 12, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 i think if you put it in "secret code" it will remain a secret for future generations. for non-woodworkers, i think it would need to be as plain as it can possibly be. example: for a piece of cherry furniture i would discretely label it as follows, "this is wild Cherry….DO NOT PAINT or put on craigslist!" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 ==>Secret codes etched on your furniture? Yes, 42... The customer has to purchase another piece to get the question... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Life , the universe and everything ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaPilotBarry Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Conservators often write notes and dates in heavy pencil before gluing repairs to notify others that the part is not original. The pencil is clearly readable if the item is x-rayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WudButcher Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 I sign my furniture and gifts using a Dremmel tool and a small carving bit with my name and the date completed. If I use an unusual wood, I scribe the botanical name i.e. Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust) for on my daughter's hope chest or Handroanthus for the porch swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 ==>Life , the universe and everything ! Got in one... ==>The pencil is clearly readable if the item is x-rayed. Reminds me of the only Dr. Who episode that my wife will actually watch... Any takers? Hint: John Cleese in a cameo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Sounds like a kind of a "National Treasure" thing. I usually just sign mine with a Sharpie and date it somewhere on the inside. Dremel or use a burner sounds like things that would endure. I don't know how the whole x ray thing works on a large piece. Is this done? Portable x ray machine? Wudbutcher.....1st post!! Welcome.....good place to hang out....you and Uncle Vester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinScottDeVico Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I like the idea of routing a circle hidden on it somewhere and gluing a quarter from the year it was finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Now that's cool Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weithman5 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 hell no. i don' want anybody to know i am responsible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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