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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: lhill on July 19, 2008, 10:02:33 PM

Title: damascus etchant source
Post by: lhill on July 19, 2008, 10:02:33 PM

nearly finished with the lockplate and side plate for my new build. I forged them out of damascus from my knife building days.I used to use a product called Archer Etchant from radio shack,but it has been discontinued. I have tried Aqua fortis,with mixed results,as it really isn't bringing out the contrast between the mild and 1095 steels.What can I use to etch these plates?

Title: Re: damascus etchant source
Post by: T*O*F on July 19, 2008, 10:25:58 PM

I also got mine from Radio Shack, but it's called PCB Etchant Solution, part # 275-1535.

Just looked at their website and they still offer it.

Title: Re: damascus etchant source
Post by: lhill on July 20, 2008, 03:40:45 AM

Thanks dave, is this stuff ferric chloride or something else?

Title: Re: damascus etchant source
Post by: T*O*F on July 20, 2008, 04:18:49 AM

Yes, It's Ferric Chloride