|
             |
 |
|
| Custom Projects / Custom Questions How do I customize? What do I customize? What do I use? Share you experiences and faults here! |
 |
| | LinkBack | Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
04-03-2008, 10:01 AM
| #11 (permalink) | |
| Binky (mod)  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY
Posts: 7,936
| Ty... just a thought on marking... you could acid etch the brass using some kind of masking for the text... or even bead blast the mask. Just some thoughts for you. E
__________________ Quote:
+1 | |
|  |
|
04-03-2008, 10:17 AM
| #12 (permalink) |
| MCB Member  Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 446
| Thanks Schmitti... I had considered acid etching, but I wasn't sure it the metal is too thin... I have made PC boards in the past, and handled ferric chloride to etch the copper off. I wonder if it will work on brass? I know that a patina can be created using vinegar and heat, but I don't think the patina is permanent enough. I could always send them to Pillage to have him sandblast the markings in  Ty
__________________ I have brass tube and Autococker parts, Sovereign and F2 barrels, and more for sale.  Visit BigEvilOnline My feedback: MCB - eBay - AO |
|
| |
|
04-03-2008, 10:27 AM
| #13 (permalink) | |
| Binky (mod) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY
Posts: 7,936
| Etching should not be a problem.... it's just a little bit that gets taken off, probably less than when lazer engraving. E
__________________ Quote:
+1 | |
|
| |
|
04-03-2008, 10:32 AM
| #14 (permalink) |
| MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 446
| Cool! I will try that. It seems that I can make the mask via a laser printout, and then iron it onto the insert. Then remove the paper carrier, and apply the ferric chloride to etch the copper portion of the brass. Obviously, I can't submerge the insert, or the etching solution will also etch the inside and all. I was considering using a sponge or cotton ball to allow the etching to only occur in a localized area. Does that sound right to you? Ty
__________________ I have brass tube and Autococker parts, Sovereign and F2 barrels, and more for sale. Visit BigEvilOnline My feedback: MCB - eBay - AO |
|
| |
|
04-03-2008, 10:48 AM
| #16 (permalink) |
| MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 446
| Sounds good... PM me for the rest of the details, shipping, payment, etc. If you want it now, it will NOT be marked, as I do not have the setup for marking the inserts. Ty
__________________ I have brass tube and Autococker parts, Sovereign and F2 barrels, and more for sale. Visit BigEvilOnline My feedback: MCB - eBay - AO |
|
| |
|
04-03-2008, 10:50 AM
| #17 (permalink) | |
| Binky (mod) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY
Posts: 7,936
| Q-tip should be fine, it will help keep the acid localized and controlled, keep a tissue handy to wipe of excess.. and wear gloves!!!!! E
__________________ Quote:
+1 | |
|
| |
|
04-03-2008, 10:55 AM
| #19 (permalink) |
| MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 446
| Sweet! That metal etching pen is awesome!! I will have to add that to my "buy one" list... Now all I have to do is win the lottery  Ty
__________________ I have brass tube and Autococker parts, Sovereign and F2 barrels, and more for sale. Visit BigEvilOnline My feedback: MCB - eBay - AO |
|
| |
|
|
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|
or 
Not sure which.
