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Etching my blades
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Hi Weber, I've used the etch-o-matic and it's not a bad unit. For the same money or less, you could probably get Bob Warner's plans and build one that's a bit better. I bought my stencils from IMG Electromark and I'm very happy with their service, quality and price. Hope that helps.
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If you keep an eye out on eBay you will find plenty of very nice etching machines going for very reasonable prices. (Not the etch-o-matics the company is selling there. I think they are a bit over priced.)
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Couldn't you etch by just using a DC converter (i.e. charger) and an acidic medium like vinager or something. Seems to me I saw a tutorial that used a DC converter with aligator clips attached to the wires, and Q-tips dipped in a vinager salt water mix.
Why would you pay so much money for a machine when you can practically make your own for free?
You'd have to buy a stencil of course or have some vinal stencils made at a sign shop, but not sure how small of letters you can get from a sign shop.
Why would you pay so much money for a machine when you can practically make your own for free?
You'd have to buy a stencil of course or have some vinal stencils made at a sign shop, but not sure how small of letters you can get from a sign shop.