Angus Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 For the life of me I cant remember the name of the acid to use for a cable knife to make it look like demascus anyone know what it is called?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mayo Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I use ferric cloride to etch mine but there are other types of etchants. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P. Bedard Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) Robert is correct, ferric chloride (which is a corrosive salt, **not an acid**) is used with good results to bring out the patterns in pattern welded steel. I have heard some people get good results with Muriatic acid but I cannot attest to that myself. Edited April 2, 2009 by steve sells ** Corretion: Ferric Chloride IS an acid, see later in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDW Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 All I ever use anymore is muriatic acid on cable. I use it full strength, just remember to stay outside and up-wind. A deep etch brings out the de-carb lines beautifully. You get a totally different look if its done with the acid heated to about 140 degrees F. Its some bad stuff though. Wouldn't recommend it if your not going to respect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 Thanks guys I appreciate now I just need to fing of that stuff. Thanks again.. Angus......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder19 Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 You can get muriatic acid at some building supply places, the that sell primarily masonary supply, or at pool supply stores. welder19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenn Clif Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) Be very careful with the fumes if you use muriatic acid! stay UPwind and outside like they said! Edited March 8, 2009 by steve sells directional error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecart Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I've seen muratic acid at Lowes here in NC. They should have it there too. I just can't remember off the top of my head where it was in the store. I'm thinking it was on the same aisle as the glues and epoxies, but I could be very wrong about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messerist Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Radio Shack use to sell muriatic acid. It has been a few years since I bought any so I can't say if they still do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 When all else fails and you can't either of them ferric chloride or muratic acid, just go with vinegar, takes longer, but works just the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuViking Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 If you are dealing in an ara where fumes may be an issue,,Try mustard. Yep the same stuff we put on hotdgs makes a great etching material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 http://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Ferric_chloride-9924033 pH (1% soln/water): 2 [Acidic.] With a pH of 2, Ferric Chloride is indeed an acid. Anything with a pH below 2.5 is considered to be corrosive to skin. Also anything with a pH below 2.5 is a Hazardous Waste for disposal purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 You got an pictures of it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 need batteries for camera looking ....:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Heres a couple of pictures for the cable knife, this is my very first try at this style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Thanks guys for all your help its working out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroyk Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 IHAVE BEEN USING A 6 TO 8 % SOLUTION OF SULFRIC ACID FOR MANY YEARS . WORKS GOOD FOR ME. lEORYK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroyk Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 P.S. if you try this make sure you pour the acid into the water and not the other way around. If you put the water into pure acid you will have a very bad experience it likes to blow up lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Cool thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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