I needed a branding iron with my logo, but I didn’t want to spend the money to have one made up for me. I looked around my shop to see what I had for scrap materials and found some large brass bolts that could be used for the branding head. I also found some mild steel round bar, and some leftover wooden dowel.
I dug out my Dremel tools and attachments, and set to work. I documented the process in the video I made, so you too can make your own branding iron using your own logo.
I found out what works and what doesn’t. I made a few mistakes as well, and it’s all shown in the video. I didn’t bother to edit any of it out. I hope it provides a few ideas and inspiration for you to try making your own.
UPDATE (1/16/2018): I heard from a few “whiners,” complaining I spent too much time talking and explaining what I was doing, and not getting to actual footage of the build fast enough in the original 12 minute long version. SO – trying to make everyone happy, I just edited the video, and came up with a super fast, short version, just a little over a minute long. There is absolutely no talking or commentary in this video at all. (I’m sure these people will still find something to bitch about; such as: They don’t like the music I used, etc.).
The original 12 minute long version is immediately below, and the super fast, short version is just below that. Now you can choose your poison! Hope everyone is happy now! Sheesh!
Original 12 minute long version of the video:
Here is the new, super fast, short version of the video:
