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  1. rawSmith

    Laser Engraving on PU and Potential Chemical Reaction?

    Hi guys, Can artwork / logo application method such as laser engraving be done on notebook's cover made of PU or this method is more suitable for genuine leather? I often see notebooks with their PU cover being debossed and embossed and wonder how laser will interact with PU material. Can you...
  2. rawSmith

    Stainless Steel vs. Zinc Alloy for Durability and Heavy Duty?

    @arunmrao Hi. This is wooden mortar and pestle you provided link for. Is wooden better than ceramic?
  3. rawSmith

    How to Distinguish Between These Stainless Steel and Chrome Plated Metals?

    Thanks guys. Do you know the type of glue which is non-toxic and environmentally friendly? The one that would form proper seal between rubber and grooves.
  4. rawSmith

    How to Distinguish Between These Stainless Steel and Chrome Plated Metals?

    Yes Brimstoner. It is the place that you had in mind. See this picture as I took macro shot of spot. About hygiene under the seals. Would you suggest bonding all the seals so no wine or water would get there? Surely better not do dishwashing to these because the top crystal is bonded to metal...
  5. rawSmith

    How to Distinguish Between These Stainless Steel and Chrome Plated Metals?

    Good day guys. Are you familiar with decorative wine bottle stoppers? Here is what I am referring to: I have 2 samples and they differ in how their metal looks: http://imgur.com/a/bxfXa On the left is the one with what looks like to be stainless steel due to its brushed look. On the right...
  6. rawSmith

    Stainless Steel vs. Zinc Alloy for Durability and Heavy Duty?

    So you say that knowing that certain product is made of zinc is not enough because factors like castability, density and strength must be considered? Is this why situations where 2 identical looking items have same zinc alloy but differ in quality? Well that explains discrepancy between...
  7. rawSmith

    Stainless Steel vs. Zinc Alloy for Durability and Heavy Duty?

    Hello everyone. I have a kitchen utensil, mainly garlic press but it looks and feels not durable compared to the one you can find in store which feels heavy and durable in hands. I have a doubt that mine is made of stainless steel because doesn't look as smooth. I could show picture if you could...

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