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DutyUse
15 September 2014, 09:09
My current build is nearing completion and unfortunately like an addict I'm already looking to the next one. Normally I drool over Noveske or UCWRC lowers but I was pondering what could be more custom than your own rollmark lower? Anyone had this done before? I understand it would probably have to be laser engraved instead of pressed but either way it would really compliment a custom build. Any company's doing this? Anyone had a good experience with or would recommend? I've recently put a PSA stealth lower on order and it's just begging for a one off!

Pictures or links would help immensely.

GaSwamper
15 September 2014, 10:28
Laser engraving is pobly the best way to go. My avatar was one I came up with originally to mark my .277 stuff, still might but I also have a logo for my gamecalls I make that I thought about doing as well.

UWone77
15 September 2014, 10:37
Laser engraving is the way to go.

If you make your own roll mark, the manufacturer will have to file a variance, and wait for approval. Then you would have to order enough of them to make it worth while for them.

Contact CMT Tactial. Their laser engraving is top notch.

Computalotapus
15 September 2014, 11:05
I agree with the laser engraving you can get it deep etched with lasers as well. Like UWone77 suggested CMT Tactical does an outstanding job but check out LEO Armory (http://www.leoarmory.com/ss/) they do an awesome job also.

camomike
15 September 2014, 11:44
Roll marks are just a badge. Make it a one of with paint or coating. Or in my case, steal UW's idea.

DutyUse
15 September 2014, 12:27
Awesome links and ideas guys. Thank you for responding so quickly and with such great information.

Is there a company that can do a 3D engraving for me or am I being to particular? Also I plan on having this rifle coated, will the engraving be deep enough or do I need to coat and then engrave? Sorry for all the questions but this project is special for me as it's a gift for my son.

GaSwamper
15 September 2014, 13:15
Laser engraving is the way to go.

If you make your own roll mark, the manufacturer will have to file a variance, and wait for approval. Then you would have to order enough of them to make it worth while for them.

Contact CMT Tactial. Their laser engraving is top notch.

If you buy a lower from CMT can you send them your image to have etched on it like they do the premade images they offer?

rukwikenuf
15 September 2014, 13:26
whatever you decide, avoid Orion Arms. they are a local business to me, and they wouldn't let me go in to drop my receiver off in person (minor inconvenience) but the real beef i have with that company is second hand from my friend Jordan of Schreyer Weapon Systems. Orion had engraved an SBR lower for a customer, they messed it up so they offered to fix it. after they "fixed" it the customer was still less than satisfied. he called Jordan, who offered to inspect it. the engraving was not even depths, and it looked like poo. then Jordan blasted the finish off in his blast cabinet and ORION FILLED THEIR FIRST ATTEMPT WITH JB WELD!

DutyUse
15 September 2014, 14:05
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u404/FamilyFord23/pew%20pew/3d_zps7d1d2704.jpg

Done by a company called Micro Laser Welding. (http://microlaserwelding.net/applications/engraving/index.html)

[edit] Micro is out because of lack of FFL

DutyUse
16 September 2014, 12:26
Just wanted to update this quickly. I found what seems to be the perfect company Veritas Machining (http://veritasmachiningllc.com/About_Us.html)

It is a veteran owned and staffed business, the owner had been a armorer in the Army. So it's great to work with and support a growing company like that. They hold an FFL and are major supporters of the NRA.

They can do a variety of job types, and after I receive my lower back from them I will post images of their workmanship.

Gaspipeshooter
16 September 2014, 14:25
DutyUse, your link has a slight typo in it, but I found them anyway. This link should work: Veritas Machining, LLC (http://veritasmachiningllc.com/Home_Page.html). I spoke to the owner on the phone as I am looking for someone to do the NFA engraving on my lowers. The pricing sounded very reasonable, and I plan to send my lowers to them for NFA engraving.

DutyUse
16 September 2014, 14:57
Thanks gas, hate trying to post via my phone. Agreed they sound like their a capable shop, we will know soon :D

Nickb
16 September 2014, 15:10
Forged lowers can be a pain in the butt to engrave, they aren't always flat and/or square.
I spent a good hour trying to shim a rock river lower, I eventually had to program it letter my letter so I could adjust the depths individually.
I've done a few billet ar10 lowers that were nice and flat.
I did this one .002 deep with a .0625 ball end mill. After Cerakote it was a little hard to see so I picked it up and re-machined it. It really popped after that.
http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t365/nicksb45/63B444A8-0BD0-4D1D-9D9C-E853B2EBF96A_zpssvtmcmyv.jpg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/nicksb45/media/63B444A8-0BD0-4D1D-9D9C-E853B2EBF96A_zpssvtmcmyv.jpg.html)