etchomatic stenciling solution

[FOG2]

Is there a good homemade solution/fluid for etching w/an etchomatic if not
what would you recomend i buy.

Thanks,Bryce

 

[Patrickknives]

I use 1 cup water 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp TSP. Really any saline solution will work. you can replace the TSP with 1 drop of soap. Make a little and try it on some test pieces. This worked better than their solution. Wet the pad and dab on a paper towel to remove excess and dont press too hard.

 

[Rusty McDonald]

I use vinegar 4 0z and salt 1tblspn. works on everything I have tried it on so far.

 

[silver_pilate]

I follow Patrick's solution and it works well for me. I've used it on 440C, O-1, and CPM 154 with Crawford's etcher modified at 12V.

--nathan

 

[kungfumo]

Sorry for the dumbass question please elaborate on TSP,thanks Not sure what the acronym stands for.

 

[jorasco312]

TSP - see this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trisodium_phosphate

some states have restricted is use due to environmental concerns. It might be found in hardware stores, Home Depot/Lowe's/WalMart, or your local paint stores.

 

[kungfumo]

cool thank for clearing that up

 

[Mike Krall]

Ace Hardware... in the paint section... used for cleaning/etching painted surfaces prior to re-coating

Mike

 

[FOG2]

Folks thanks for the replies !!

I need to do a test run now as i was gifted the Etcho-matic From a VERY KIND PERSON here on BF.

I,ll be filling my very 1st consignment this month !!!

WOOOOOOOO HOOOOO !!

And THANKS to the person who gave me the Echo-matic and you folks i,ll be able Sign my work.

 

[Fellhoelter]

If you use 1 steel regularly, buy some electrolyte from TUS Tech.
They have specific solutions for specific steels, or families of steels.
Works like a champ, and is cheap.
A bottle just might last forever, unless it goes bad...