mzuzuz Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) Just out of a test etch with diluted acid. Layers of lawnmower blade and band saw blade. I am very happy with the weld for my forst attempt but I need more contrasting steel to get all the layers to show up better. Adding a bone handle today. If you look close you can see many layers. Steve the longer etch was the ticket!! Just got ahead of myself and put the handle on too soon(arrggg!) I will try to drip a little acid on the area that was not submerged and see if I cannot even it up a bit. Either way I am glad to see the results of my heating and pounding. Need to do a little finish work and call this one good! Edited September 8, 2008 by mzuzuz Updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 lawn mower blade, most likely 10XX series, my bet 1080. band saw blade, most likely 15N20, It appears you have very few layers, but the ability for contrast is already there. The problem is the acid you used, or the time. I don't know as you stated neither. try a different acid, or same for longer soak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzuzuz Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 I will soak it longer - Would it be better if I did not dilute it with water? There are a lot of layers but only the thicker(lawn mower blade I think) show up well. I think it is muratic acid but really do not know because it was just laying around my friends shop. I will ask him what it is? Here is the handle in process. Moose antler, plastic paint tray liners and welding rod pins. Pretty much a make shift first try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 If you have not heat treated the blade.. it will likely show more contrast when you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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