Stripping advice

Where can I get the etchant? I’ve searched and only came up with Radio Shack. Is it something I can get from HD or Lowe’s?
 
Kenneth F Huls said:
that, Sir, is genius! Can’t wait for another stripping project!
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Thank your sir! It has worked very well for me. Its a real treat to use this method around the handles since it peals the coating off without scratching the slabs. I don't bother taping off the handle slabs either as the citristrip and high pressure hot water doesn't seem to hurt them any at all! Sometimes they even look better afterwards!
 
I usually just wrap wires around the battery and tape them. Use a paper clip to ground out the blade and wrap the other wire on the q tip. Put some water in the microwave and get it almost boiling. Then just dump a bunch of salt and mix it up.

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I used 4 q-tips fo far (both sides). I can feel there is an edge on the logo when I pass the q-tip over it.

How do you know when you've etched enough? The logo is still very clear, with no blown out lines.

Edit: I went over it a few more times. Close up picture added below.

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hydeinmind said:
Nine volt battery, four alligator clips, two small insulated wires, Qtips and salt water and you can etch as deep as you want if the coating is still on around the Busse logo!
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It is my personal preference to use the electrical method and the etching solution is extremely aggressive and can reduce the sharp edges. I think the proper way using electolosis would be to use a real power supply unit to dial the voltage in precisely. I used a battery charger and it was super slow but got the job done. But I have to say you can't discount the results above by VashHash. That looks really deep, super clean and beautifully squared off edges :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: That is the way you want it to turn out the way I see it.
 
The real question is how deep do you want the logo? I did a BT6 really deep and it came out well.
I can't say there's an exact number of times to do something. I just like to really be able to feel the logo with my fingernail. Also if you have infi dimples anywhere around the logo it'll make it look less prominent with a lighter etch.

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lex2006 said:
Be safe and do it outside do not breathe in these fumes they are Bad.
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I forgot about that. Usually have a fan blowing them away. The fumes remind me of hydrochloric acid eating aluminum foil. Not good at all. That would actually cause the acid to boil or at least get super hot.
 
I have a question to guys which did bead blasting after stripping.
I have two kind of blasting media avaliable - coarse grey (kind of Chris Reeve sebenza) and white - very delicate one - silky smooth finish.
1. do you protect scales with tape?
2. what kid of blasting media would be best to use? maybe both? start with coarse and finish with silky smooth?
 
Handles aren't bothered physically by the chemicals, but the etchant may darken them up if it gets on micarta.
 
Leonardo63 said:
It is my personal preference to use the electrical method and the etching solution is extremely aggressive and can reduce the sharp edges. I think the proper way using electolosis would be to use a real power supply unit to dial the voltage in precisely. I used a battery charger and it was super slow but got the job done. But I have to say you can't discount the results above by VashHash. That looks really deep, super clean and beautifully squared off edges :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: That is the way you want it to turn out the way I see it.
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For those who do this with a power supply, what's your preferred voltage and current settings? I'd really like some guidance on this. :thumbsup:
I'd prefer doing this with a power supply than using ferric chloride (which I've tried before).
 
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