Branding Irons can be extremely dangerous and improper use could lead to serious injury and cause fire

Use only soap and water for cleaning food grade branding irons. Never leave a branding iron unattended while heating

Ensure you have a fire extinguisher near by before using

Rest branding iron on a safe surface to cool down after use or between uses. Surfaces may include large cast iron tops, concrete pavers or other concrete blocks.

Do not leave a branding iron unattended unless and until you know it has cooled sufficiently for safe handling without risk of injury.

Ensure the branding head and handle are secure prior to use. It is possible for the head to come loose with repeated use causing injury.

Start by heating your branding iron using a propane, butane, or MAP torch. Never leave the torch unattended while heating.

An average sized brand (1.5”) will take approximately 4-5 minutes to heat. Test periodically using a scrap piece of wood similar to the one you will be branding.

Using only the wood handle once heated, apply the face of the brand to the workpiece.

Ensure the brand is sitting square to the workpiece to avoid the edge from unintentionally marking the workpieced. Remove the brand after approximately 2-3 seconds.

To avoid a “Burn Shadow”, spray your workpiece with water prior to branding and avoid overheating your brand.

Electric Branding Iron Instructions

Start by reading all safety Instructions Included.

Place your electric branding iron on the stand provided with the head of the branding iron elevated off the work table, allowing 30 minutes to reach steady state temperature.

It’s crucial that the head of the brand is not in contact with any surface while heating that may draw the heat away.

Ensure the wood you are branding is completely flat. Over sanding, may cause dishing in an area, preventing the branding iron from making full contact with the surface.

1. Spray water before branding

2. Brand your work before finishing

3. Sand your mark after branding if too dark

4. Have a scrap piece of the same wood handy for testing before branding

5. Try longer brand times at lower temperatures to avoid “Burn Shadow”

6. Clean your branding head from any buildup

7. Apply a gentle an slight rocking motion to ensure all elements of the brand transfer fully, especially with smaller brands