Signing your turnings?

[gerti]

Man it's quiet here these days! Everybody sitting in front of the icebox to get away from the heat?

I'd like to start dating and signing my turnings. Question is how? What types of pens (or other methods) are compatible with most finishes, don't soak into unfinished bottoms, and are fine enough for smaller pieces? Wish I could afford a laser to engrave the bottom instead, most of the time I can' read my own handwriting.

What do you folks recommend?

Gerd

[Scottydont]

Check out the Makers Marks and Micro stamps at http://www.microstampusa.com/ You would still have to date it but otherwise it's a nice touch.

[Jim Ketron]

I just use a Sharpie!
I like the personal touch even if it is messy[:I]

[Doug Jones]

Like Jim, I too use a Sharpie. But recently got a Dremel and will be practicing with it.