Wooden handle logo

[Larry D.]

I have been trying to figure out a way to apply the Weber logo to the original wooden handle of my 1974 vintage kettle. Unfortunately it has two rivets instead of one screw, which doesn't leave enough room to put the logo where I want it. I'm not certain it had a logo to begin with.

But, it occurs to me that it might be possible to get a photo of the logo, use software to make it the correct size and to reverse it to a mirror image, and print it onto a piece of iron-on transfer material (like you would use to make a t-shirt). Then, iron the logo onto the wooden handle, and use it as a guide to either "tattoo" the logo onto the wood with a permanent marker, or burn it in with a wood burning pen or a soldering iron. I'm going to try this (on a scrap of wood, not my antique handle) and if it works, I'll post a photo of the results.

 

[Shaun R]

How about taking it to a local tattoo shop and having them write or draw it on and then add some clear coates over it?

 

[Lew Newby]

If you can find carbon paper tape it on the handle, tape a copy of the logo over that and trace the pattern. The carbon paper will transfer the pattern. Use a wood burning pen to put it in permanently. I'm doing a wood project right now and that's my approach.

 

[Pat Smith]

Lew - that is brilliant. Now, where did I put that box of carbon paper (20 years ago....)!

(I think I actually have a box of carbon paper somewhere!).

Pat

 

[Chris Allingham]

You know you're old if you know what carbon paper is. Even older if you ever used carbon paper. Older still if you still have some next to your Smith Corona typewriter.

Regards,
Chris

 

[Mac]

Anybody else miss the smell of "Mimeograph" ink?
Now that's when you know your getting old.

 

[Larry D.]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mac McClure:
Anybody else miss the smell of "Mimeograph" ink?
Now that's when you know your getting old.

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I remember the mimeograph smell, but I really miss the smell of that banana oil the school janitor used on that big old dust mop.

 

[Lew Newby]

My wife threw out my carbon paper. "Well, we don't have a typewriter anymore.". I got some this morning at Office Depot and it stays in the garage with the other tools.

 

[Corey Elks]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Chris Allingham:
You know you're old if you know what carbon paper is. Even older if you ever used carbon paper. Older still if you still have some next to your Smith Corona typewriter.

Regards,
Chris </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
ok..........dont make fun of my typewriter!!

 

[Geir Widar]

I remember carbon paper as well, but there is no need to make things that complicated. Print out your disired logo on normal paper on a printer, and glue the paper to the handle. Burn thru the paper with a burner pen. You might like to moisten the paper with water once in a while. Works like a charm.

Carefully remove paper residue and glue when finished.

 

[Lew Newby]

I'll try that next time. Should save some time. Anybody want to buy an almost full pack of carbon paper.