Laser engraving, CNC and 3D printing in Stratford, Ontario
Custom engraving and signs, made right here in Stratford
I'm Sam. I've got a CNC router, a CO2 laser, a fiber laser and a 3D printer set up in my shop in Stratford. A lot of what I make is for local businesses: metal business cards, staff gifts, signs, tap handles, closing gifts for realtors. Send me your logo or an idea and I'll mock it up for free before you pay for anything.
- Free pickup, or $10 delivery in town
- You see a proof before I cut anything
- Better pricing on 6 or more
Local business
Who I usually make stuff for
Most of my work is for businesses around town, but one-offs are welcome too.
Metal business cards
Your logo, a photo or a QR code engraved into metal. The one business card nobody throws out.
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Offices, clinics & shops
Branded bottles and tumblers, name tags, desk signs and staff gifts.
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Realtors & brokers
Engraved cutting boards clients actually use after closing day.
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Restaurants & breweries
Tap handles, menu boards and serving boards with your name burned in.
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Here's how it goes
Tell me what you want
Email a logo, a sketch, or even a photo of an old sign. Let me know what it's going on and how many you need.
I send you a proof
You get a mock-up and a price. If something's off, I fix it. Nothing gets cut until you say it looks good.
Pick it up or I drop it off
Free pickup here in Stratford, $10 to have it dropped off in town, or I'll ship it anywhere in Canada. Need it by a certain date? Just ask.
Ordering 6 or more?
Staff gifts, team orders, client gifts. The price per piece comes down and local delivery is free.
Out of the shop
Some recent work
The machines
What's in the shop
Wood, metal, acrylic, leather, slate. If you're not sure which machine your idea needs, don't worry about it. That's my job.
CO2 laser
Engraves and cuts wood, acrylic, leather, slate and glass. Cutting boards, signs, name tags, awards.
Fiber laser
Marks metal for good. Tumblers, knives, tools, tags, anodized aluminium, anything with a logo that needs to last.
CNC router
Carves solid wood. Tap handles, 3D reliefs, outdoor signs, trays, cribbage boards.
3D printers
Brackets, fixtures, prototypes and replacement parts. Handy when something breaks and nobody makes the part anymore.
Who you're dealing with
A bit about me
I grew up in Stratford and spent 15+ years in industrial automation, programming PLCs and robotic welding, before I bought my first CNC in 2021. My dad had a woodworking business when I was a teenager and I spent a lot of time helping him, so it felt like coming back to something.
Everything that leaves the shop goes through my hands. If it's not right, I redo it.
Maker shop
Have your own CNC?
Some of what's in the shop started as fixes for my own Onefinity. Probe holders, files, that kind of thing. Everything has been run on my machine first.
Questions
Good questions
Where do I pick up my order?
Pickup in Stratford is free. I'll email you when it's ready and we'll set a time. Find me on Google Maps.
Want it brought to you instead? Local delivery in Stratford is $10, free on orders of 6 or more.
Can I bring my own item to engrave?
Yes. Tumblers, knives, tools, boards, gifts. Drop it off for free, or I'll pick it up and bring it back engraved for $15 round trip in Stratford (add it here). Free on orders of 6 or more.
Is there a minimum order?
No. One-offs are fine. If you're ordering 6 or more, the price per piece comes down.
How long does it take?
Most orders are ready 3–5 business days after you approve the proof. Bigger projects, like a run of 50 tumblers or a large carved sign, can take a few weeks. You'll get a date with the proof, so you know before you commit.
In a rush? Ask. I'll tell you honestly whether I can make it.
Do you ship?
Yes, anywhere in Canada. In Stratford, pickup is free and local delivery is $10 (free on 6+).
What file should I send for my logo?
SVG, AI, EPS or PDF is best. A PNG or even a photo of your sign works. If it needs redrawing, design work starts at $30.
I have my own CNC or laser. Anything for me?
Yep. There's a small maker shop with CNC accessories and ready-to-cut files, and you can book time on my machines.
Have something in mind?