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[wizer]

yes actually I like the idea and I mentioned it earlier in this post. I just took objection to his abrasiveness.

I think making them is the best way to go and, again, I'd be happy to volunteer. I'd prefer a better way to put the lettering on which is why I mentioned the branding iron. I actually emailed that company today for a quote but no reply yet. I will call them on Monday. The badges would be better rectangular than round, easier to batch out.

 

[shedhead]

I dont go to shows, as most are too far away. Even though i would still buy a pin badge. Count me in as well.

 

[Anonymous]

UKW medallion man?

next question: chain, string or binder twine?

a simple UKW with the name above a 'T' shape (for toolrest) would keep it simple.... :wink:

...or a 'P' for the flat wood folks :lol:

 

[Paul.J]

Nice idea about the pin badge,but i think for the shows,that most of these meetings/get togethers take place at,i think Argees idea is best.
This can be printed off by yourself to any size you like,and at any time you like so you don't lose it,when the time arrives.
I will have a look for his post.

Just found it,Here it is :roll:

 

[TEP]

Excellent idea of Argee's, Paul. Have downloaded mine ready for Loughborough.

Would still be up for a small lapel pin badge as well. I wear my AWGB badge most places I go. I know, sad old bu**er! Yet it is amazing how many people you can bump into when moving around. Even met a couple of guy's on camp sites when out in the caravan.

 

[boysie39]

Hiya to all, Great to see a bit of interest in the post,from my point of view I envisaged a small coin sized pin or badge which ever you like to call it costing less than £3.00 maybe inc.postage. I have been to events where you are issued with (there is a name for these which escapes me just now)which you hang around your neck with your name CO.name, and who you were invited by. I have dozens of those. A lanyard I think that is the name. Very nice for the day. But not something you would wear to a resturant or to Church or for that matter walk around the town .
I am getting visions of people wearing 6"x4"x8' planks around their necks Mine would probley end up like that.
But please dont for the sake of a few shillings go for something that you throw into a drawer and forget about it.A proper little stud or pin badge you put on your jacket or in the button hole on the lapel {do they put those in jackets any more} and you leave it there.
That is what I would like to see even if it cost a Fiver so what I would be proud to let people know that I was part of this great Fourm.
REgards Boysie.

 

[The Shark]

Boysie,
I share your sentiments once again, and would be prepared to go up to a fiver for a quality badge that I would be proud to wear.

Malc

 

[TEP]

Ditto! Eugene.

 

[big soft moose]

Have none of you got the gumption to make your own badge with the logo on it. Simply get a slice of lightly coloured wood and pyrograph the name and logo on it. All you need then is to drill a hole and put a piece of string through it or glue a badge pin to it. I get given umpteen badges but find I never wear them because one is always taking jumpers and sweatshirts on and off with Britains ever changeable weather. Its a nice idea but I'm afraid I'm out on this one.

I really don't think you should waste your time on these forums. We're obviously a bunch of idiots who can't work out our **** from our elbow. Seeing as you never have anything nice to say, it'd probably best you save that useful energy to put into your own master pieces.

Of course its no suprise that he is "out of this one" with an abrasive personality like that its probably not in his interest to be identifiable at shows, if you get my drift. 8)

though of course since one has to actually be a woodworker to go to those shows in the first place the point is probably moot.

An as regards the actual idea of making a badge , i wonder if it would be cheaper anyway - if we ordered a decent number enamel pin badges could be only in the region of £2.50 ea , wheras if you factor in your time DIY could workout more than that.

 

[katellwood]

Don't go to many shows now, however would definitely be up for a nice pin badge

 

[Richard Findley]

I agree with Boysie. A nice quality pin badge would look good and last (which I think is important!) As usual Mr S should probably be ignored :roll: .

I'm in

Richard

P.S Here is a (not very good) picture of the AWGB pin badge from their website:

 

[Richard Findley]

Oh, I didn't notice that when it was small but there is the details of their supplier as well!!!

 

[wizer]

So we need to come up with a suitable logo. I wouldn't call the current UKW logo a decent enough.

Do we want just UKWorkshop on it's own or some sort of emblem? It'd have to be something that included all the types of woodworkers we have on this forum. Perhaps something that resembles wood/trees rather than a tool?

 

[Jenx]

Would this be a dumb idea ? ... how about a competition to Design One ( logo )... agree on a judging panel of two or three folk ( shouldn't be hard to agree on that ), and the winning design gets his badge FOC ?

Judges say something like 1x Turner, 1x Scroller, 1x Cabinet/Furniture Guy ... something like that, you know the principle I'm sure.. and most people here are capable of abiding by judges decisions and trust to them to make a 'good call' ... or even do it as a forum poll which maye be even better ! :idea: :idea:

Is that workable ?

 

[greggy]

i agree, its a great idea. i would sooner have a professional looking
metal pin badge charged at £1.00 more so the quid goes to the upkeep of the site.

 

[Richard Findley]

The idea is developing as we go. All sounds good so far. Should someone post a link to this post in the General forum (and maybe the others as well?) and get every one involved?

Remember the new logo needs to be simple but effective and with a minium of colours. I guess the back ground/base metal for the badge would be brass or silver (nickel plated?) so based around this concept?

Richard

 

[Bodrighy]

Sometghing like this but as said with perhaps a plain background and name

Pete

 

[wizer]

I really don't like the UKWorkshop logo for a badge, IMHO it doesn't look special enough.

I think it'd look much better if it was just UKWorkshop in brass lettering on a black background. Much smarter and shouldn't be too costly if we buy in bulk.

 

[TEP]

That idea I like Tom. Say a oval badge with black and gold. Simple but striking.

 

[wizer]

indeed and it covers all types of woodworking that we do here without alienating anyone.

I will look into prices. If anyone here knows where to get such a thing made then feel free to chip in.

I wont post to the rest of the forum until we have got an idea of prices.