Personalizer Plus Etching Machine

[Ocelot85]

So in the interest of not wasting money like I did getting a single speed motor on my grinder and then later spending even more to upgrade to variable speed am I looking at the same type of situation with the standard personalizer and personalizer plus? Is it really worth upgrading to the plus model for doing basic makers marks and marking steel grades on blades?

 

[Carterwhopkins]

Get the Plus model, it works great and is worth the extra $$$ and the peace of mind that you got the right one.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Absolutely, the persnalizer plus is a far better choice.

 

[Ocelot85]

Thanks for the responses, I figured as much but sometimes your inner miser needs to hear that from someone else heh.

 

[MotorCityMike]

Yup. I love mine.

Buy once, cry once

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Get the proper electrolyte from the supplier, too. It isn't as simple as the youtube guys who say to use salt water. A bottle of electrolyte will last many years of etching. You only use a tiny amount to dampen the pad ... don't make the rookie mistake of trying to etch with the pad wet with electrolyte. Too wet makes a bad etch.

 

[Storm W]

Anyone know who has them in stock. Everywhere I checked they are out if the plus.

 

[Ken H>]

Pop's shows it and has a good price. You'll have to contact them to be sure it's in stock.

https://pops-knife-supply.myshopify.com/collections/electro-chem/personalizer

 

[Robert Erickson]

Jantz, USA Knifemaker and Trugrit have them in stock

 

[Storm W]

Trugrit and and pops were out of stock last week.

 

[ChristoDart]

You could try Sheffield. That’s where I got mine.

 

[MBB]

Call the manufacturer directly. They will sell directly to you and are very nice.

 

[Rhinoknives1]

Call the manufacturer directly. They will sell directly to you and are very nice.

This^^^ Usually a pleasant sounding lady with a English accent answers the phone. I have had my Personalizer Plus for over 16 years without a hiccup or burp!

 

[MBB]

Same! She's super nice and will even call you to verify receipt.

 

[JG Custom Metal Works]

What is the difference between the two? I got the regular Personalizer (not the “plus” model) years ago second hand for cheap. It’s been working okay since I’ve had it. Now I’m wondering what I’m missing out on lol.

 

[john april]

the regular stays at 12 volts, the plus can do up to 18 volts, and also has adjustable voltage.

 

[Storm W]

I will try to remember to call them Monday. Are the prices similar to the dealers. I do like buying direct.

 

[MBB]

Identical to vendors in my experience.

 

[Tim Pollack]

I just have the personalizer. I thought I’d regret not getting the plus but I haven’t. I’m sure the plus is better but I’m not sure what I’m missing

 

[Natlek]

You pay $274.95 for this ?????