damascus/wrought iron etching construction question

[quint]

OK so I have a few projects I am working on and one is alabama damascus and I would like to incorporate some wrought iron bolsters Ive made from some anchor chain I have. I would like to etch these and the blade.

So do you guys etch after you have added the bolsters (soldered and pinned) or do you fit up before hand, etch separately then put together and clean up then maybe try to reetch where the pins had to be sanded down?

Also was wondering about having the spine etched on the handle, I guess you can fit the wood, sand and everything along all the edges before attachment so you dont have to sand the spine after attachment.

Appreciate any help.

 

[Frank Niro]

Did you read the stickies at the top of the page? I'll bet you will find those questions answered and a lot more. Frank

 

[quint]

Didnt see it in there for some reason, saw the basic etching stuff. Ill take another read thru although I think Ive got it somewhat figured out.

I am gonna wait on the combination of stuff for a little bit until I have more time to play with it.