Business Details
Custom Engraving & Sign Solutions in Boston
Rader's Engraving has been a trusted name in the engraving and signage industry for over 50 years. Our expertise spans custom engraving, sign production, and award manufacturing, serving clients from local businesses to global real estate management companies. We utilize advanced technologies like laser engraving and sublimation alongside traditional methods such as pantograph machinery and hand sculpting to meet diverse client needs. Our commitment to quality is evident in our work, which includes ADA-compliant signs, custom plaques, and personalized giftware.With a focus on reliability and innovation, we cater to industries ranging from jewelry retail to corporate office signage. Our nationwide reach ensures that clients across the United States receive the same level of precision and service, whether they require small engraved items or large-scale directional signage. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, we combine local craftsmanship with global capabilities to deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
Services
Engraving Services
Custom Signs
Awards & Plaques
Giftware
Signage Solutions
Brass Plaques
ADA Compliant Signs
Laser Engraving
Vinyl Lettering
Cast Bronze Plaques
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of experience in engraving and signage.
- Our nationwide service reaches clients from Boston to Los Angeles.
- We combine laser technology with traditional handcrafted methods.
- We serve major industries, including real estate and jewelry retail.
- Our custom solutions adapt to unique client needs and materials.
Services
Engraving Services
Rader's Engraving offers precision engraving for jewelry, industrial equipment, and personalized gifts. Using laser technology and traditional methods, we ensure high-quality results on metals, glass, and plastics. Our services cater to individual and corporate clients nationwide.
Custom Signs
We create ADA-compliant, directional, and decorative signs for businesses. Materials include brass, acrylic, and vinyl, with options for silk screening and sublimation. Our signs meet OSHA standards and are tailored to client specifications.
Awards & Plaques
Rader's Engraving produces plaques, trophies, and medallions in brass, wood, glass, and marble. These awards are ideal for corporate recognition, memorials, and perpetual honors, with customizable designs and engraving.
Giftware
We offer engraved silverware, picture frames, and decorative items like wine coolers and trays. Our giftware includes sterling silver, pewter, and acrylic options, perfect for weddings, anniversaries, and corporate gifting.
Cast Bronze Plaques
Our cast bronze plaques are crafted by Matthews Bronze, a leader in durable, high-quality signage. These plaques are ideal for memorials, historical markers, and corporate branding, with long-lasting finishes.
People
Warren Rader
Owner
Warren Rader leads Rader's Engraving, leveraging over 50 years of industry experience to deliver high-quality engraving and signage solutions tailored to client needs.
Questions
What engraving services do you offer?
We provide laser engraving, sublimation, silk screening, and traditional handcrafted methods for items like jewelry, signs, and awards.
Can you create custom signs?
Yes, we design and produce ADA-compliant signs, directional signage, and custom vinyl lettering for businesses and organizations.
Do you sell awards and plaques?
We offer a wide range of awards, including brass, wood, glass, and acrylic plaques, as well as trophies and medallions.
What gift items can you engrave?
We engrave rings, bracelets, cups, frames, flatware, and other metal or glass items for personalized gifts.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients nationwide, including Boston, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
What is your return policy?
Due to custom nature, many items cannot be returned. Contact us at 1-800-660-1913 for policy details.
Reviews (7)
Emily Lord
Apr 06, 2021
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Radar's ruined a family heirloom. We took a silver cup there to be engraved, and not only did they engrave the wrong dates, one of the names is barely engraved, the cup was returned misshapen, had broken off from the base, AND was chipped. Everything wrong that could happen, was wrong. Their response was "things chip" and while they tried to fix the wrong dates, they obviously don't look very good. I would never trust them with anything again!
Simon Kopacz
Apr 04, 2021
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Rader's has made numerous pieces for the company I work for over the years. They've always proven to be friendly, helpful, reasonably priced, and have great turnaround time. And the quality is always excellent. We usually supply our own artwork, and the projects turn out exactly as planned, with no surprises (which is important!). Recently, we had a rush sign job, and were extremely pleased to have it arrive a full week earlier than expected! Thanks again Warren!
Kane Puga
Jan 15, 2021
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Recently had a piece of custom engraving done. They were very courteous and professional and walked me through the different pricing tiers. They were able to complete the job within a few days at a reasonable price. 10/10 would recommend.
Russ Steeves
Jun 27, 2020
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Thank you SO much for your engraving service on my model cannon. Your work is absolutely superb. After close scrutiny the end result met all of my specifications and expectations. Your on time delivery completed my delightful experience with your company.
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Russ Steeves
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John M.
Nov 08, 2019
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I've been coming here for years for any and all of my engraving needs and I can honestly say that I have NEVER left disappointed!! Mike, in particular, is phenomenal to work with. I recently celebrated my wedding and I stopped by the shop to ask if they could engrave a quote on the interior of my ring as well as a knife set we received. While a lot of other places were limited on how many characters they could put on the ring, Mike was able to work around it and had it ready within two days!! I will definitely be coming back here for years to come. Keep up the great work!!!
Elspeth Macmillan
Oct 16, 2019
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Very sloppy & poor service. Gave them the simple task to engrave initials on the lid of a small box. They engraved the wrong side. (How does that even happen?!) When they reordered the box & tried engraving again, it was blatantly off-center. They refunded me 50%, but come to think of it, I shouldve been refunded entirely. Also, had to go back several times due to their mistakes. Gift ended up being late because of their mess-ups, & I never got what I wanted. I gave up in the end. I wonder if they were drunk or high on the job, or just plain sloppy & careless. If youre an engraving company
Elspeth M.
Feb 15, 2019
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Sloppy service, I'm questioning if they know how to use their laser/engraving machine properly. I went to get a gift engraved. They engraved the wrong side, thus ruining the gift. They reordered the gift, but gift was late. The 2nd time they tried lasering the gift, it was blatantly off-centered. Instead of owning up to their sloppy laser jobs, they argued with me - but any person who can see & anybody with a ruler could show they did a poor job. I ended up giving up because I don't want to go back to the store a 4th time to get it right. I now have to give a crappily engraved gift
