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I built one of those etchers & I have not been in the shop for awhile. Need a refresher. Is it AC setting for making the mark & DC for darkening or the other way around? Thanks in advance.

I had buffed a Damascus blade until you could hardly see the lines. I heard I can dip it into a solution to bring back out the original look. Can someone fill me in on the whole method for doing this? Thanks:les:

Been out of the loop for awhile. How long do you hold the pad down on the DC & AC settings when using the block w felt pad?:les:

I decided to build the electro etcher myself. When my DPDT toggle switch with center off position came in there are no numbers on the legs. Just number 6 is numbered. I have gotten to the point where I am suppose to wire the wire on the red banana jack to wire number 2 on the DPDT toggle switch...

I know a 3600 RPM motor is too fast, but how slow can I make one go with a pulley setup?

My Wilton Leeson motor finally gave up the ghost. I have found a Leeson 1.5hp and a World Electric 2hp. The price is actually better on the 2hp. Does anyone have any experience with the World Electric brand of motor? Seeking advice on which one to go with. Also have a 1hp Baldor temporarily...

I hope this isn't a dumb question, but I read where I should buy CRA for stock removal and HR for forging. Someone please explain the advantages and what exactly is the difference.

The wheel used for hollow grinding that came with my Wilton is a bit rounded on the edges. Older model Wilton so probably used quite a bit. Is that wheel toast or is it suppose to be like that? Have not tried the hollow grind yet. Still trying to get the flat grind down. Thanks to Josh for his...

Thought I would introduce myself. Been making knives for a couple years now trying to soak up everything I can learn from different makers mostly been on the bladeforum known as fdh54turkeyshooter over there. Tracy invited me over here. Just got a new shop built and now finally back in trying to...