etching cable damascus

[sancinito]

Just wondering what everyone uses to etch cable. I just etched with 1 part ferric chloride and 4 parts water. I forget where i heard that but it seemed to come out ok. Anyone think another echant is better? Thanks
-Scott

 

[Bruce Evans]

Scott,That is what most everybody use's to etch with.Your mix is a little weak though,most mix at 2-1 or for a real srong mix it is a fifty-fifty mix....With your mix you may have to leave it in the solution a little longer is all.
Bruce

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[DC KNIVES]

Scott,I use muratic acid undiluted and Windex as a stop agent.Works for me .Good luck,Dave

 

[rotor]

i use 1 part etchant an 7 parts ditilled vinigar it works better at 70 degrees or better.