NFA engraver in Denver?

[decodeddiesel]

Nothing fancy, just looking for an engraver in Denver who can engrave my AR lower on the cheap. Any suggestions?

[smchop]

Nothing fancy, just looking for an engraver in Denver who can engrave my AR lower on the cheap. Any suggestions?
Nobody can refer someone? How bout not especially on the cheap, dont mean to jack your thread, but I'm looking also. Thanks

[micah360]

I've used Forum Engraving in Englewood a few times. I've also referred others there and they have been pleased too.

http://www.forumengraving.com/contact/contact.htm

[Irving]

Can you go to a trophy place?

[PsyKo]

my mom works for tomken fine jewelry in arvada, she engraved a lower for a LEO a couple weeks ago, so im sure they could take care of it.

(303) 425-4849

[WinterBoarder]

Here's a guy in Arvada that I have used.

David Clevinger Engraving LLC
http://www.dcengraving.com (http://www.dcengraving.com/)

[coop68]

i too need some engraving done to my lower on my AR i know of a few place in colorado up north that can do it but have herd some good and bad reviews. does any body know who can work on lowers useing CNC machines the work i want done needs to look good but also last a life time i know a guy up in longmont company is ironridge arms who has a CNC, but seems to busy as he is cranking out .308 cal recivers. i just came back from camp perry met a smith who could do it in PA, but would like to stay in state if i can. if any one has any thoughts or ideas would be great?

if you want to read more the reason why i want work done!

i lost a friend last dec on I-70. it just so happend that we had the same birthday the 7th and she passed in a crash on the 14th. 7 days later from are birthday, it just so happend the service took place on the 21first 7 days after she passed, and the rifle i picked as a junior new off the table and bought a year later was number 7 which has a white marker 7 on it on the right side below the mag release also one number on my seiral on the gun just so happens to have a 7 in it as well so i think its fair enough to say that rifle is number 7.

so who ever is the lucky smith to work on this project only has one shot if you think anyone you know would qualify for this project please let me know as i am hoping on getting this finished before the 14th or 21 first of Dec as i fired 7 rounds in this rifle after the service at my range and will do so this year as well. if you would like to see the logo it will be my avatar if i can get it loaded.

[sniper7]

i too need some engraving done to my lower on my AR i know of a few place in colorado up north that can do it but have herd some good and bad reviews. does any body know who can work on lowers useing CNC machines the work i want done needs to look good but also last a life time i know a guy up in longmont company is ironridge arms who has a CNC, but seems to busy as he is cranking out .308 cal recivers. i just came back from camp perry met a smith who could do it in PA, but would like to stay in state if i can. if any one has any thoughts or ideas would be great?

if you want to read more the reason why i want work done!

i lost a friend last dec on I-70. it just so happend that we had the same birthday the 7th and she passed in a crash on the 14th. 7 days later from are birthday, it just so happend the service took place on the 21first 7 days after she passed, and the rifle i picked as a junior new off the table and bought a year later was number 7 which has a white marker 7 on it on the right side below the mag release also one number on my seiral on the gun just so happens to have a 7 in it as well so i think its fair enough to say that rifle is number 7.

so who ever is the lucky smith to work on this project only has one shot if you think anyone you know would qualify for this project please let me know as i am hoping on getting this finished before the 14th or 21 first of Dec as i fired 7 rounds in this rifle after the service at my range and will do so this year as well. if you would like to see the logo it will be my avatar if i can get it loaded.


you might want to get that laser engraved.
take a look at anvil arms in lakeland florida.
they do excellent work and make lower receivers. you can get anything you like done.

[coop68]

funny part a gunsmith emailed that companys link to me this morning. i will look into it more looks like very good work and fair prices over all. thanks sniper7

[rhineoshott]

Gotta check out www.lazerdesigns.com this guy is a friend of mine. He's in Brighton and has a fully staffed office and work area. He will do any laser engraving (an apple, football, guns, diamonds, anything) his company knows what they're doing and are very good.

[coop68]

will do thanks i have a really long list now

[sniper7]

I've used Forum Engraving in Englewood a few times. I've also referred others there and they have been pleased too.

http://www.forumengraving.com/contact/contact.htm


anybody got anything cheaper than this place? they quoted me $65.

anybody heard of anything less?

[micah360]

anybody got anything cheaper than this place? they quoted me $65.

anybody heard of anything less?

That's strange... I went there a month ago and was charged $50.

[coop68]

I know this is a late reply, been busy with school and work.

I did find a company in Denver, Farmer's engraving they did the logo I posted with no problem they charged me I think 65 dollars the prices depend on the size of the logo. so u might be able to get something small for around 50 or so, just have to call or email them they email back within one or two days. I will post pictures of what I had done. Only took about hour and half I waited in the lobby as they did it. Before they started they put a marker on the engraver and tape on the spot I wanted engraved and did an outline. I was very happy with the ending they told me they had a guy who came in two days before me who had his AR lower engraved. They seem to do good work.

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o93/coopoloop68/jonpictures007.jpg

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o93/coopoloop68/jonpictures010.jpg

[MuzzleFlash]

Just remember for NFA, you need to comply with ATF's marking requirements that specify markings content, location of markings, minimum depth and font height.

Reference the markings requirements discussion in the NFA Handbook:

http://www.atf.gov/publications/firearms/nfa-handbook/

[coop68]

Thanks for the heads up!

Form the web site i found this. i have not changed any of the markings on the gun that are required by law. i have added a logo to the lower AR reciver i think we only took .005 off which is the min. i did a bunch of research on the atf site before i went a head with the logo, but i will double check with my friend who is an officer and gunsmith. he knows the NFA very well, and a competive shooter as well.

http://www.atf.gov/regulations-rulings/rulings/atf-rulings/atf-ruling-2009-1.pdf


Performing a cosmetic process or activity, such as camouflaging, that primarily adds to or
changes the appearance or decoration of a firearm is not manufacturing. Unlike
manufacturing processes that primarily enhance a firearm's durability, camouflaging is
primarily cosmetic. Likewise, external engravings are cosmetic in nature and primarily
affect only the appearance of a firearm.
Held, any person who engages in an activity or process that primarily adds to or
changes a firearm's appearance by camouflaging the firearm by painting, dipping, or
applying tape does not need to be licensed as a manufacturer under the Gun Control Act.
Held further, any person who engages in an activity or process that primarily adds to
or changes a firearm's appearance by engraving the external surface of the firearm does not
need to be licensed as a manufacturer under the Gun Control Act.
Held further, any person who is licensed as a dealer, which includes a gunsmith, and
who camouflages or engraves fireanns as described in this ruling does not need to be
licensed as a manufacturer under the Gun Control Act.
Held further, any person who is engaged in the business of camouflaging or
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engraving firearms as described in this ruling must be licensed as a dealer, which includes
a gunsmith, under the Gun Control Act.

Date approved: 12/1/

2009

[lowbeyond]

For a trust, do i have to engrave put the City State as well ? Or just the trust name ?

[MuzzleFlash]

Both, always.

[lowbeyond]

k thanks!

[Limited GM]

Might want to try these guys..
http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21419

(Guess this would have been a better place to post it)

[Brian]

Late response, but I thought I'd check to see if anyone else has come up with something cheaper. Here's a list I scratched together from co-ar15 and arfcom posts. Wishing I could find some more people with experience at this special occasions place.

Special Occasions (Federal / Belleview - Denver)
$25/receiver including ar-15 under trigger guard

Iron Ridge in Longmont
$$ ??

David Clevinger Engraving
http://www.dcengraving.com/
Approx $100

Forum Engraving
1496 W. Tufts Ave, Englewood
http://www.forumengraving.com/home/home.htm
$50-65

Farmer's Engraving in Cherry Creek, Denver
$50 - (6/8/10 update - just had mine done here and it was only about $20ea, not $50)

[argonstrom]

What price do I have to beat?

[Brian]

What price do I have to beat?

Is that an offer to engrave? If so, do you have any examples or pics you could share? I can't speak for everyone, but I'm not personally interested in the ultimate cheapest price, just in finding someone on the lower end of the spectrum that can do a quality job.

[coop68]

Late response, but I thought I'd check to see if anyone else has come up with something cheaper. Here's a list I scratched together from co-ar15 and arfcom posts. Wishing I could find some more people with experience at this special occasions place.

Special Occasions (Federal / Belleview - Denver)
$25/receiver including ar-15 under trigger guard

Iron Ridge in Longmont
$$ ??

David Clevinger Engraving
http://www.dcengraving.com/
Approx $100

Forum Engraving
1496 W. Tufts Ave, Englewood
http://www.forumengraving.com/home/home.htm
$50-65

Farmer's Engraving in Cherry Creek, Denver
$50

i first went to iron ridge and they didn't seem like it was somthing they wanted to do at the time or at least for the logo i was wanting to get done as they where focused on milling AR-10's receivers and coating guns you might try and send Oliver an email he is pretty good at getting back in a timely fashion now. i think i just caught them at the wrong time during the Obama scare!

also from the place i had my lower engraved mine costs more because of the logo i made/time it took which was about an hour. if you just need some letters/your name and city or trust info for NFA items like SBR's there price should be a lot lower than 50.00! give Dave i think a quick email and they should let you know how much for what ever you are looking to have done pretty quickly. note you need to disassemble the lower down to bare as it fits better in the machine. the day before my engraving a guy had his lower engraved for a SBR or it sounded like it.

[MOUNT-N-SLOT]

If price is not an issue, and you want something high quality marked on your receiver, I suggest contacting Craig at Custom Tooling and Fabrication in Loveland, CO.

In a FONT i chose, they CNC machined my AR lower, with my name and city / state on one side and this on the other:

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."

Hope this helps.

MOUNT-N-SLOT

[argonstrom]

Is that an offer to engrave? If so, do you have any examples or pics you could share? I can't speak for everyone, but I'm not personally interested in the ultimate cheapest price, just in finding someone on the lower end of the spectrum that can do a quality job.

I have a few pics of my work on this site. Obviously, if you want it to look like a machine did it, there are tons of people mentioned in this thread that do very nice work.

[Brian]

I have a few pics of my work on this site. Obviously, if you want it to look like a machine did it, there are tons of people mentioned in this thread that do very nice work.

I took a look and those look great. I'll definitely be looking your way when/if I get into custom work like that.

At this point I'm just looking for my trust name and city engraved, and I actually just picked up my 2 SBRs today from Farmer's Engraving in Cherry Creek. Posted a quick note about that here (http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?p=212233#post212233).

I did have to drop it off and wait a day or two, but the price was right (only about $20ea) and the quality looked great to me (though nothing fancy like your designs and scrollwork, etc).

[argonstrom]

Thanks, Brian.