Etching?

[imskippy]

I'm thinking of buying an electrochemical etcher and was wondering what your thoughts were versus a stamp for makers mark. Also has anyone had experience with the Etch-o-matic?? Thanks Skippy

[skullworks]

I have an Etch-O-Matic that I picked up for $20 NIB. Haven't had a chance to try it yet. I plan on doing my blade marks this way...hopefully!

[Ray Hammond]

I've been very pleased with mine. I do leave the light on just a little longer than mentioned and it works great for me.

[skullworks]

Originally posted by Ray Hammond:
I've been very pleased with mine. I do leave the light on just a little longer than mentioned and it works great for me.

I'd love to see a picture!

[Kevin Evans]

I leave mine on for 20 three second intervals on the etch and 20 three second etch on the black.It gets pretty deep.polish with 1500 grit

[imskippy]

Thanks guys. I was hoping you'd say that. Just wish I could find a deal like skullworks for $20. But I guess $79.95 isnt bad at all. SKippy

[Ray Hammond]

I got mine of fleeb** for 50.. you just have to watch. I got about 100 of the pieces to make my own stencils, two of the light things, one large and one small....lots of chemicals. Great deal.

[madness522]

Here  are plans to build you own etcher.  I have built this one and it works very well and was a fun build.   Ernie Grospitch  makes great stencils that are reasonably priced.

[hainescustom]

I agree with madness, I built my own and am very happy with it. This is assuming that you are not technically challenged. It is not a real hard project to complete. I am also using Ernie's stencils. I find that I get a better etch than with the "typewtiter stencil roll". It is a much cleaner mark.