Electro-etch

D

dmarx

Joined
Sep 17, 2006
Messages
59
Has anyone built and used the etch machine from Bob Warner's plans? Work OK?

Dave
 
yes...it works great. I am leaning more toward using a tool stamp though. They make a better mark that is nearly indestructable. I find that the electro etch, at least in my limited experience, is fairly easy to remove.
 
I know he's not using one of Bob W's design, but if you had seen how deeply J. Neilson gets his mark etched, I think you might re-consider Kerry. I was talking to him and he is apparently etching in 5-10 second bursts (stop when it starts bubbling) 8-10 times. Beautiful, deep etch of his logo.

I'll let you know what I find out. I'm getting a Personalizer Plus for Christmas :D

-d
 
This is a great place to hang out,if you have a question,the topic will come up sooner or later! I stamp my logo,does this create a stress riser? other than for looks and creativity,are there other advantages to stencils or etching? What solution is used for a good electro-etch?
 
I used to use a hand stamp and wasn't too pleased. More than once I slipped and ruined a blade or had a cocked logo. (I know there are holders out there that limit this) Also, you're pretty limited as far as logo's are concerned.

Dave
 
I stamp my logo on my blades. I do not like to etching. You can sand it off. And someone else can put there name in that place. And if that does not happend it will wear off over time. You can get your stamp maked from Everstamp. But you will need to make your own holder for it. In doing so, you stand will come out right. You can get a 12 ton bottle jack press to do the job. Hope this will help you. God bless and have a great New Year.

Barkes:thumbup:
http://my.hsonline.net/wizard/knifeshop
1.812.526.6390
 
Barkes Knife Shop said:
..... You can sand it off. And someone else can put there name in that place. And if that does not happend it will wear off over time. ........
Click to expand...

A logo etched "DC" with good equipment, stencil, and the proper electrolyte and technique can easily be as deep as a stamp. Especially the fineline stamps preferred by knifemakers.

With all due respect, I don't know what your experience with etching is, Barkes, but that generalization is simply not correct.
 
fitzo said:
A logo etched "DC" with good equipment, stencil, and the proper electrolyte and technique can easily be as deep as a stamp. Especially the fineline stamps preferred by knifemakers.

With all due respect, I don't know what your experience with etching is, Barkes, but that generalization is simply not correct.
Click to expand...


you can say that again! My etches are at least as deep as a stamp and I can place them where I need to or even make them in different sizes and change it with minimal effort by redesigning the stencil.
 
That, and you can place the stencil where you want it to best compliment the finished knife, rather than trying to picture where it should be before heat treating. Yon don't have to have a ricasso that is out of proportion to the rest of the knife, and yes! It does cause stress risers. Any notching of tool steel does. With some of the things I see done to blades lately for looks, or some imaginary future need, I think many makers need to re think what they are doing. Heavy stamps, Radical finger choils. Wild saw teeth. Heavy serrations. Deep file art. Pierced blades. Top grinds (Clips) that are ground into, and way past the top grind or spine. Each and every one of them weakening the blades. Many of these very, very much so. Compared to some of these, A stamp is not much of a problem. At least it is in the ricasso. Generally the strongest part of the blade. and much stronger than the ricasso, tang juncture so common on most round tang knives. Food for thought. You can stamp a piece of steel, grind away the stamp and cover it with acid and it will bring the mark back up. It displaces metal all the way through the ricasso. Somthing an etch doesn't do.
 
I thank you for respecting my comments. But the etching machine I purchased was the Personalizer. My experience with that one was a nightmare. And like I mentioned before I was dissatisfied with the results. And sanded the etching off of the knife. Thats when I decided to purchase a stamp for my knives. I use different sizes.There is a pic in my shop to view. Perhaps the one you are using is of a different brand and they may work great. One of my stamps was about $ 145.00 but it will work for 20 years or more. Will the stenciled last that long. How many will one purchase in that time frame. If I remember correctly the professional stencils cost about $30 and up according to design pattern. And thats not counting the price of the machine cost which was about $ 195.00, and that was back then. Thanks for your opinion and have a great day.

Barkes:thumbup:
http://my.hsonline.net/wizard/knifeshop
1.812.526.6390
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top