Etched My 18

[Xr6x]

I used a 2amp 12 volt power supply that usually runs my UHF radio. It was fairly sizzling. I'll attach a short video.

That puts the 9 volt to shame You don’t mess around, Fairly Sizzling

 

[eveled]

The only explanation I can think of for the area with the weird etch is that there is an anomaly in the metal. Especially because the bluing wont stick. No telling how deep it goes.

I think it came out great. Love your name on the spine.

 

[The Warrior]

looks deep Did you ever strip the coating on your Rat 6 ? Just wondering if it still looked deep
The PCB gives a nice smooth surface looking at the result. It may be deep enough. 9v and saltwater gives fast results but not as smooth a surface.You don’t notice it unless you look up real close. But less than 1/2 hour both sides plenty deep. Maybe next time if you want a faster way
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Your 18 looks Great

No, I never stripped the 6. Haven't used it that much, tbh.

 

[The Warrior]

The only explanation I can think of for the area with the weird etch is that there is an anomaly in the metal. Especially because the bluing wont stick. No telling how deep it goes.

I think it came out great. Love your name on the spine.

I thought the same thing, that something weird was going on with the metal. I thought perhaps my eyes were deceiving me how deep it was, but I kept checking with a magnifying glass, and just didn't seem to do well. I wondered if the etchant goes bad after awhile? Wouldn't think so, but I've had it for years, plus, I had the bottle laying somewhat on it's side, in a tote, in a plastic bag. The acid ate the cork seal, and it leaked inside the bag. That's why the bottle is all yellow.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Careful not to etch too deep.....

I picked up a cool skull logo Junglas that was previously etched.

I get wood, and junk stuck in the logo, and words all the time

 

[The Warrior]

Careful not to etch too deep.....

I picked up a cool skull logo Junglas that was previously etched.

I get wood, and junk stuck in the logo, and words all the time

I just want to make sure that when I strip it, one of these days, the logos Ethan had lasered in will still show up.

 

[TwinStick]

Hey Warrior,

That's the sexiest 18 that I've seen yet. And I sure do love my 18.

 

[The Warrior]

Thanks man. I have no idea why lots of the photos aren't showing up. Since they "fixed" the forum, I've had problems with my photos not showing up.