Engraving and Key cutting at Woolworths on George Street Sydney NSW

How it started…

Richard (better known as Dick) was one of the best, if not the best hand-engravers of his time.

He had an immense passion for his work that was shown through the countless hours he put into producing the best possible hand-engraved products for his customers.

Dick Waud at While-U-Wait Services in Angel Place Sydney NSW

Dick’s business, “While You Wait Services” was an extremely successful business in the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s.

“While You Wait Services” was the go-to business for important quality hand-engraving, Dick engraved every City to Surf Medal for many many years, he would also engrave the National Basketball League (NBL) trophies and he was also commissioned to engrave the America’s Cup Trophy for the Australian mini series ‘The Challenge’ (1986).

Dick also was the favoured hand engraver for major clients such as W. C Penfolds, City Rail and The Commonwealth Bank. 

Dick Waud engraving a trophy plaque at While-U-Wait Services in Angel Place Sydney NSW

Unfortunately, in early 1993 Dick passed away suddenly, which meant “While You Wait Services” was ultimately forced to close.

After wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps since Dicks’ passing, Andrew (Dick’s son) and Chloe (Dick’s granddaughter) decided they wanted to try and continue his legacy by creating their own engraving business.

Hence, LaserGrafix was created.

LaserGrafix aims to honor Dick’s legacy by providing high quality engraved products that will last a lifetime and that their customers are pleased to own.

We hope you can be part of the journey. 

Engraved America's Cup trophy for the movie. Engraved by Dick Waud at While-U-Wait Services in Angel Place Sydney NSW