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Title: Etching?
Post by: imskippy on September 01, 2009, 09:30:00 AM

I'm thinking of buying an electrochemical etcher and was wondering what your thoughts were versus a stamp for makers mark. Also has anyone had experience with the Etch-o-matic?? Thanks Skippy

Title: Re: Etching?
Post by: skullworks on September 01, 2009, 09:43:00 AM

I have an Etch-O-Matic that I picked up for $20 NIB. Haven't had a chance to try it yet. I plan on doing my blade marks this way...hopefully!

Title: Re: Etching?
Post by: Ray Hammond on September 01, 2009, 09:48:00 AM

I've been very pleased with mine. I do leave the light on just a little longer than mentioned and it works great for me.

Title: Re: Etching?
Post by: skullworks on September 01, 2009, 09:50:00 AM

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Originally posted by Ray Hammond:
I've been very pleased with mine. I do leave the light on just a little longer than mentioned and it works great for me.

I'd love to see a picture!

Title: Re: Etching?
Post by: Kevin Evans on September 01, 2009, 09:57:00 AM

I leave mine on for 20 three second intervals on the etch and 20 three second etch on the black.It gets pretty deep.polish with 1500 grit

Title: Re: Etching?
Post by: imskippy on September 01, 2009, 03:28:00 PM

Thanks guys. I was hoping you'd say that. Just wish I could find a deal like skullworks for $20. But I guess $79.95 isnt bad at all. SKippy

Title: Re: Etching?
Post by: Ray Hammond on September 01, 2009, 10:25:00 PM

I got mine of fleeb** for 50.. you just have to watch. I got about 100 of the pieces to make my own stencils, two of the light things, one large and one small....lots of chemicals. Great deal.

Title: Re: Etching?
Post by: madness522 on September 02, 2009, 06:20:00 AM

Here (http://chriscrawfordknives.com/#/electro-etching-unit/4535265119)  are plans to build you own etcher.  I have built this one and it works very well and was a fun build.   Ernie Grospitch (http://www.erniesknives.com/Etching%20Stencils.htm)  makes great stencils that are reasonably priced.

Title: Re: Etching?
Post by: hainescustom on September 03, 2009, 11:45:00 AM

I agree with madness, I built my own and am very happy with it. This is assuming that you are not technically challenged. It is not a real hard project to complete. I am also using Ernie's stencils. I find that I get a better etch than with the "typewtiter stencil roll". It is a much cleaner mark.