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Please Note Christmas Deadlines:
Branding irons are shipped directly from the manufacturer; the manufacturer's Christmas shipping deadlines are as follows: For Regular Delivery, order on or before November 25, 2009. For orders placed from Nov. 26 thru Dec. 4th, two-day UPS shipping is available for an additional charge of $22.00. Use the "special instructions" box during checkout to request this service, and to note your acceptance of the additional charge. After December 4th, Christmas delivery is not guaranteed!*
* Exception: Item 63724 Gift Set with Mail-in form can be shipped after December 4th for Christmas delivery.
We’ve rustled up some great new designs for our popular line of branding irons.

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We’ve rustled up some great new designs for our popular line of branding irons.
Each lets you proudly proclaim your craftsmanship or makes a perfect
gift for your favorite woodworker!
Basic Arc styles all have ''Hand Crafted By'' and allow up to one or two additional lines. Each line allows up to 20 characters.
- Overall size of burn for items 26259 and 26268 will be 1-3/4'' wide x 3/4'' high.
- Overall size of burn for items 26276 and 26284 will be 1-3/4'' wide x 1'' high.
Available in your choice of torch or electric.
Please enter the information you want on your ''Branding Iron'' in the Customization
Form on the next screen.
Personalized branding irons are non-returnable.
CANADIAN ORDERS:
An additional $10.00 is added for an Electrical Branding Iron special heating unit. Per Canadian electrical standards the head is pinned and cannot be removed. Wiring and plug complies with Canadian electrical standards.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS (other than Canadian):
Note: The electrical branding irons offered are designed for use within the U.S. or countries with the same electrical standards. Due to varying electrical standards, international purchasers may need to provide a converter/adaptor (from their own sources) that will convert electrical current from their local electrical service to the U.S. standard 110 volt service with 3 wire plug.
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Customer Reviews and Photos for: Basic arc Branding Irons
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Average Rating:
(4.3)
(6 customer reviews)
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1) Submitted by
Gary Fixler, from Los Angeles, CA
on 3/5/2009
Customer Rating: 
I love having my own electric brand with the date. I thought I'd list the downsides, as I haven't seen them yet, but note that none of them would put me off purchasing this again in a heartbeat.
The thing gets REALLY hot, though it can take 20-30 minutes in a cold shop to really get hot enough to work. Keep testing on scrap to make sure it's really ready before you apply. My first few eager tests always result in very faded, half-missing marks until I give it enough time. It can still take 5 or more seconds on some woods to burn well, and if you're stamping several pieces in a row, it's good to take breaks, as it can really heat up your hands. Heat rises! I thought my hand was going to light on fire when marking a handful of small boxes :)
You definitely need to test to learn how to get an even burn. I have the date set, which is a bit tricky to get aligned well, as the two pieces clamp around the round shaft with 2 screws. so they can be off in elevation with the main brand, or rotated. I find holding the stamp down on my saw table - when off and cool - and lowering the date attachment to that gets the faces lined up, and then it just takes some fussing around to get it rotationally aligned.
Even though it's flat, I seem to need to rock the pressure around to each corner, and down toward the date attachment several times over the 5+ seconds to get it all evened up, and I tend to overburn, because it's nearly impossible to line it up again for a second try, especially while it's burningly hot. I can always sand down a bit to lighten up the overburn.
That said, also remember to finish the piece after you do the burn. I've had shellac+spar urethane bubble up and yellow on me, and blue latex paint turn bright yellow-green around it, though I don't know how you can fix the latter - maybe paint in those parts again with a detail brush, but that's no good if you have a lot of parts.
It takes a good long time to cool down, so I usually unplug it, leave it in the middle of one half of the saw table, with the cord wrapped around the fence extension so it doesn't pull it off the edge, and the saw is in the middle of the concrete-floored room. I always brand later at night, so I'm not in the shop anymore afterwards.
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2) Submitted by
Gary Muto, from ROYAL OAK, MI
on 1/7/2008
Customer Rating: 
I just received the 26259 branding iron as a gift. I am pleased with the workmanship and performance. I recommend it as a fun way to personalize your projects.
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3) Submitted by
Deborah Boyd, from Mount Union , PA
on 12/18/2007
Customer Rating: 
I purchased this for my dad's birthday for him along with the date attachment. It is the best gift I have ever given to him. Now all the woodworking projects he has done in the past and will do in the future will have his name on it.
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4) Submitted by
Tom M., from Savage, MN
on 3/9/2007
I purchased one of your branding irons and am very, very impressed with it. The machining that went into the production of the iron is fantastic. The letters are sharp and very detailed. A must purchase for those that want to add that personal touch to their projects.
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5) Submitted by
Lenny Garramone
on 11/8/2006
I enjoy the branding iron I purchased from you. The attention to detail it displays when used is second to none. I recommend it for use by all serious woodworkers to mark their skills and talents.
I am so satisfied with every product I purchase and will continue to make sure you are my only woodworking products supplier.
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6) Submitted by
Greg Mink, from Tuscaloosa, ALABAMA
on 5/2/2006
This thing is great if you're looking for a personlized touch on a budget. People really are impressed when they see the brand on their gifts. Hint: try out timing and pressure on specific wood species before branding your work...very hard to "fix"[burn] once branded.
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