<![CDATA[O.P. says "etched" &amp; they may be right, but then how was the lowered knurling-like pattern done...?]]>RE: https://mastodon.me.uk/@emily_s/116651673920465473

O.P. says "etched" & they may be right, but then how was the lowered knurling-like pattern done...?

Anyone know how in blazes a plate like this was made? 🤯🤩

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://helvede.net/users/jwcph/statuses/116652417291981099https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://helvede.net/users/jwcph/statuses/116652417291981099Thu, 28 May 2026 13:23:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to O.P. says "etched" &amp; they may be right, but then how was the lowered knurling-like pattern done...? on Thu, 28 May 2026 13:02:43 GMT]]>@jwcph The faceplates are pressed in a form then polished. I've included a picture from https://singer-featherweight.com/blogs/schoolhouse/timeline-history-of-the-singer-featherweight-faceplate

The picture shows the reverse side of a Singer Featherweight faceplate with clear indicators of press work. It's possible they etch the front afterwards, but it definitely gets pressed first. Hope this helps!

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