MEMBER ITEMS FOR SALE
Custom Knives | Other Knives | General Items
-------------------------------------------
New Posts | New PhotosAll Photos



Go Back   The Knife Network Forums : Knife Making Discussions > Custom Knife Discussion Boards > Knife Making Discussions > Fine Embellishment

Fine Embellishment Everything from hand engraving and scrimshaw to filework and carving. The fine art end of the knifemaker's craft.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-09-2012, 08:44 PM
Eli Jensen's Avatar
Eli Jensen Eli Jensen is offline
Master
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Posts: 872
Etching steel

What steels can you do a deep etch in? I was going to use ferric chloric. Can you do stainless steels like 304, or 416?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-11-2012, 07:33 AM
dave r dave r is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Northern Mi
Posts: 3
Thank you for your post I am wondering the same. What acids produce what colors. What acids go best with each of the metals.Hopefully someone will help out .
Thanks Again
David
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-11-2012, 08:14 AM
Eli Jensen's Avatar
Eli Jensen Eli Jensen is offline
Master
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Posts: 872
I only have ferric chloric. If no one responds I will probably just do some tests.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 01-13-2013, 01:12 PM
Peldor's Avatar
Peldor Peldor is offline
Steel Addict
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Adkins, TX
Posts: 139
So what did you end up doing? When I want to etch something I usually use some 5 percent vinegar mixed with a pinch of salt and then electroetch it. That way I don't have to worry about chemicals or clean up, its just salty vinegar.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 01-14-2013, 09:32 AM
Imakethings Imakethings is offline
Steel Addict
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Boone, NC USA
Posts: 293
What colors are you after?

This is right up my alley.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-24-2013, 06:15 AM
dave r dave r is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Northern Mi
Posts: 3
Hi Marc(imakethings)
I have many questions can I call sometime? my typing skills are horrid.
Thanks Dave or if its easier my # is 231 269 3028
Thanks again
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-24-2013, 06:50 AM
Imakethings Imakethings is offline
Steel Addict
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Boone, NC USA
Posts: 293
Hi Dave R.
Do us a favor and fill out a bit more of your profile so we know where you are, there might be a knife maker in your area who can lend a hand. Now I'm a bit hesitant to post my phone number on the internet, but I will be happy to answer specific questions.

If you are after colorization of steel, it's going to depend on the steel composition, what sort of wear characteristics you're after, and a couple other variables. It all really comes down to the material you're working with.
A LOT of what I know came from http://www.finishing.com/ and reading.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 03-09-2013, 12:02 AM
dave r dave r is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Northern Mi
Posts: 3
Hi,
I filled out my profile more, not to worried about my phone # as it is on my website riccardoengraving.com
Thanks for the link
David
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 03-09-2013, 04:46 AM
smithy's Avatar
smithy smithy is offline
Steel Addict
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ohio
Posts: 178
Has anyone ever tried nitric or sulphuric acid for etching? I don't think it would work for a maker's mark, but it would lead to some interesting textures.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 03-09-2013, 06:10 AM
WBE WBE is offline
Skilled
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 484
Nitric works very well for a makers mark. Goes very deep, but requires a wax based ground that letters are scribed into.

Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
acid, etch, etching, hand, knife, maker's mark, material, post, steel, wax


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Electrochemical Etching Stainless Steel Problems jeffm Knife Network Community 3 05-09-2012 07:26 PM
Etching or Darkening Steel Dana Acker The Outpost 6 12-10-2003 12:09 PM
hard and soft steel etching? crowknives The Newbies Arena 11 03-27-2002 08:11 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:53 PM.




KNIFENETWORK.COM
Copyright © 2000
? CKK Industries, Inc. ? All Rights Reserved
Powered by ...

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
The Knife Network : All Rights Reserved