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lhill

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damascus etchant source
« 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?

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Re: damascus etchant source
« Reply #1 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.
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lhill

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Re: damascus etchant source
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2008, 03:40:45 AM »
Thanks dave, is this stuff ferric chloride or something else?

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Re: damascus etchant source
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2008, 04:18:49 AM »
Yes, It's Ferric Chloride
Dave Kanger

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