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I would like to make an etching machine with a palmtop transformer (output 20V, 3,25A). Do you guys think this output is ok? or I need a higher voltage/amperage? If I have to buy a new transformer wich is the right voltage/amperage output to look for to etch the logo on blades? moreover, I read some knifemakers use diluited car battery fluid (solforic acid) to etch, some others mix salt, vinegar and lemon juice, some others only salt and water. which's the best and cleaner electrolyte? :confused: thanks in advance!

I love the coal pic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

good loking grinder! the tooling arm seems much more little than the arm box... :confused: do you keep it stiff only with bolts? in any case the knife is really beatiful so it shoud be a good tool. Ciao!

beatiful little knife! post some pics of your homemade belt grinder. I'm working on a KMG clone and I'm always curious about the homemade tools. ciao

yesterday I found these tables and surprise... the MA5M is the 420c. if you have something similar for other steels, please post it. could be useful for everybody.

Rich, some kinves, what else???? Pault17, I'm from Italy (I just updated my profile). thanks for the link. markb, thank you for your scan! I found a piece of circular saw and I wanna try to make a knife with it. I have also some MA5M... I'm serarching info. Thomas, I'm downloading chapter 4 of the ASM handbook: "heat treating". seems really interesting! ciao

where can I find some good recipes for L-6 and MA5M heat treatment? I mean temperatures, time, quenching, tempering, anneling...

woody, could you send me "Experiments on Knife Sharpening". I already have the other one. my mail is: gianluca666@gmail.com Thank you very much!