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01-02-2014, 07:20 AM
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If that is the prototype I cant wait to see the finished design! Great work.
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01-02-2014, 07:29 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray Rogers
I thought that maybe the spotty look of your makers mark was because you had sanded over it but now I understand that you simply have trouble getting a clean mark. That could be the chemistry, its cheap so no reason not to try something other than salt water.
However, it could also be your stencil or your process. If you are making the stencils yourself you may not be exposing them long enough or cleaning them well enough after they are finished. Assuming that your etcher is actually working as it should maybe your process isn't quite right. For instance, I do 3 seconds on the stencil, 2 seconds off every 5 seconds for 20 seconds on both AC and DC. That gives the gasses a chance to dissipate and enough time overall to get a good burn. A beautiful knife like that should have an equally good looking etch on the logo...
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I do 2 seconds on 2 off 8 times using 12v AC and the stencils are from Ernie so I think the etchant must be the problem. Its not cheap in the UK (nothing is) but I guess its time to order some in!
Thanks
Mike
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01-02-2014, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
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If the etchant doesn't help then add the DC cycle to your process. All the commercial etchers use both, one makes the impression in the steel and the other puts the black oxides in there to make the mark show up well...
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01-02-2014, 09:08 AM
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I mark using DC, then use AC to put the black oxide back.
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