teach me about etching...

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how does the process work? (a simple explanation will do ;))

how deep does it etch?

during what part of the knife making process do you do it?

where do you get stencils? (aparantly you need these?)

thanks
 
Are you refering to a makers mark or damascus? For a makers mark it seems lots of people use etching machines. There have just recently been some threads about these and if I had bothered how to fully use the posting interface I might be able to give links to them. Since I haven't I can't. For etching the whole blade ferric cloride is common, though pretty much any acid will work. Use it diluted so that the reaction rates of the diffrent metals will be different. As for the depth of the etch, that is dependant on how long you etch it for. Check on it every 10 to 15 minuets.

WS
 
how does the process work? (a simple explanation will do ;))
Sorta like EDM.

how deep does it etch?
You can go to .020 or so.



during what part of the knife making process do you do it?
After I have finished the handle, and just before putting the edge on. Almost the last thing.

where do you get stencils? (aparantly you need these?)
I will give you some links.

thanks
Your welcome. :D ;)
http://www.ckdforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7740

http://www.ckdforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9600

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=231950
The info about Ron Claiborne, in this link is very good.
 
oh fine actually give usefull information and make me look bad. Like I need your help to do that. :D
WS
 
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