Etching machines

[Jens Schuetz]

Here is something I posted awhile back use good professional etchant as well.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1221143-Custom-size-etching-machine-hand-marker

It will improve your mark dramatically over the qtip and saltwater

Great info. Thank you.

 

[AVigil]

I used a piece of brass for mine. Do you think the graphite would do better than brass? I also bought some #94 etchant, hoping to improve the mark but haven't tried it yet.

brass is very good as well

 

[Augus7us]

Adam used the same source as I did. The video from Brian in the KD thread is exactly how I do my etching and I have not had any issues yet with stainless or plain carbon.

And sorry its carbon motor brushes I use not graphite. I liked the idea of them having a copper wire attached already.

Ditch the cotton swabs and saltwater and get some felt and real electrolyte. If you are not sure what electrolyte you want I recommend the starter kit from Patricia at IMG. It comes with three electrolytes and a neutralizer for around 20$.

http://www.img-electromark.com/

-Clint

 

[Varga Knives]

I bought my Pesonalizer off Larry and it works well but I would take his word (and others) that the Personalizer Plus is worth the extra money.

 

[warden1281]

Does anyone have any experience with a marking methods etcher?

 

[P.Brewster]

Does anyone have any experience with a marking methods etcher?

I don't, but I would trust any 'pro-grade' name-brand machine that is marketed toward manufacturers, such as Marking Methods.