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Jimmontg oh thank you I didn't even realise. Thank you very much for the advise I'll create a new post.
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I used a brand new Sharpie to draw pictures on polished carbon steel blades.
I cleaned up my designs with a dry toothpick which easily and precisely removes the ink from the polished surface. I then etched in ferric chloride and the FC did not penetrate the sharpie ink at all. Spray with Windex to neutralize and remove the ink with alcohol and a paper towel. I've attempted this three times. All were successful. __________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions." |
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Hey Andy.
Thank you for the advise. I'll give it a try! |
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A sharpie? How much did you water down the Ferric acid if at all?
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I use the circuit board etchant from Radio Shack straight from the bottle on at least one. For most etching I run a 50% dilution with distilled water.
__________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions." |
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New Sharpies leave a very thick coat of wet ink that levels itself nicely--no areas of 'see-thru'. That's what you want.
__________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions." |
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Great to know.
Now who's fault is it I never heard this before?!!?
Must be your fault Mr. Garrett. No Doubt |
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