How to Build an Electro Chemical Etching Machine - Full Guide

In this video we build a DIY etching machine for etching your logo into steel knives! This machine has worked extremely well for me so far. You will be able to etch deep into your knives with DC power and then darken up your etches with AC power. ⭐ Etching Machine Amazon Store (Items Also Listed Individually Below) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/redbeardops?listId=1FCBJEHVVYRD1&ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_list_own_redbeardops_dp_dT3aHmVnx64SB ✅Wiring Diagram: https://www.dropbox.com/s/s5h90beb5uen9oq/ElectroChemicalEtchingMachine.jpg?dl=0 ✅ Stencils - https://tustech.com/live/electro-chemical-etching/ ✅ Transformers: Center Tapped Transformer (original used) - https://amzn.to/2MTaaDw Option 2 (viewer confirmed) - https://amzn.to/3xEfgs5 Option 3 (viewer confirmed) - https://www.jameco.com/shop/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=10001&productId=221373 ✅Other Items: Project Box - https://amzn.to/2ZPPjTO DPDT Toggle Switch - https://amzn.to/2trlZsA Fuse Holder - https://amzn.to/2Lh6GZG Power Light - https://amzn.to/2NMTop6 On/Off Switch - https://amzn.to/2MYKA07 Bridge Rectifier - https://amzn.to/2PDTFNP Banana Jacks - https://amzn.to/2NLglZW 1 AMP Fuse - 6x30mm - https://amzn.to/30bzKG4 Leads with Gator Clips - https://amzn.to/34kC8xB 18AWG Wire - https://amzn.to/2YDnu6y Felt Sheets - https://amzn.to/2UmzVgv Chris Craford Written Tutorial - https://chriscrawfordknives.com/tutorials/written-tutorials/electro-etcher/page-1/ ************************************************** Subscribe Here: /channel/UC3kPIyZ5Rb8TQfWNk94kukQ ************************************************** 00:00 – Intro / Motivation / Links / Wiring Diagram 01:11 – Major Components 03:45 – Drilling 04:42 – Front Panel Install 07:20 – Power Cable Options 07:50 – Transformer Install 09:00 – Bridge Rectifier Install 09:57 – Power Cable Install 10:17 – Wiring it all UP! 16:52 – WIRING OVERVIEW FINISHED 19:44 – Closing up the box 20:25 – Making the Etching Tool / Electrode 22:13 – How to Use the Etcher 23:20 – AC vs DC etching 24:00 – AC vs DC after sanding (Deep vs Dark) #redbeardops #knifemaking #knifemaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeardops/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedBeardOps ********************************************************** The information provided on this channel is for entertainment purposes only. Any action you as the viewer takes upon the information on this channel is strictly at your own risk, and I will not be liable for any losses, damages, or personal injuries in connection with the use of this content (including injuries, damages, or losses sustained while you were trying to emulate the actions and projects on this channel). Attempting to emulate any of the actions or projects put forth by this channel should not be done without training and even then, at your own risk.

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