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us Offline Enginears

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What do you think about acid etched tools?
on: October 29, 2022, 08:13:45 PM
I thought the darker tools looked cool so I went ahead and tried my hand making a dark climber. Turns out I kind of hate the feeling of them, I will probably try to sand/polish them to improve the feel. Any of you guys like etched tools?  [ You are not allowed to view this attachment ]  
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Re: What do you think about acid etched tools?
Reply #1 on: October 29, 2022, 08:52:07 PM
I like acid etched tools, though I don't like the texture if left in the etchant too long:

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Re: What do you think about acid etched tools?
Reply #2 on: October 29, 2022, 09:25:56 PM
I like look of acid etched tools but i dont like feel when using those, i had few but traded to other tools since i didnt like feel


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Re: What do you think about acid etched tools?
Reply #3 on: October 30, 2022, 03:30:43 PM
That is a very cool looking tool Adam5. I think you have a point about the time in the acid, I will try less on yhe next go. I took a little off on the edges using 2000 grit paper and it already has improved quite a bit.
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Re: What do you think about acid etched tools?
Reply #4 on: October 30, 2022, 04:10:48 PM
:iagree: That looks great, Adam
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Re: What do you think about acid etched tools?
Reply #5 on: October 30, 2022, 04:26:24 PM
Thanks, guys  :cheers:
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Re: What do you think about acid etched tools?
Reply #6 on: December 06, 2022, 09:12:40 PM
I actually really like it, I find it much more finger print resistant than polished, satin, or dlc finishes

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Re: What do you think about acid etched tools?
Reply #7 on: December 06, 2022, 10:12:17 PM
Quote from: bliss58 on December 06, 2022, 09:12:40 PM
I actually really like it, I find it much more finger print resistant than polished, satin, or dlc finishes

It has really grown on me since I first did it. The gross feeling wears into a smooth satin type feel after a short time. I also realized I really like the way it looks with the traditional red scales. I think the next step is experimenting with stone or metal washing.
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Re: What do you think about acid etched tools?
Reply #8 on: December 07, 2022, 04:03:21 AM
I like the look 8) but have never had any acid etched tools myself :think: glad that the finish is wearing to something you like better :tu: :like:
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Re: What do you think about acid etched tools?
Reply #9 on: December 08, 2022, 02:42:18 AM
Quote from: Enginears on December 06, 2022, 10:12:17 PM
It has really grown on me since I first did it. The gross feeling wears into a smooth satin type feel after a short time. I also realized I really like the way it looks with the traditional red scales. I think the next step is experimenting with stone or metal washing.

If you like brass, tumble it with brass pieces and bits of brass will be on the tools.
If I remember correctly, wait, what was I saying?
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Re: What do you think about acid etched tools?
Reply #10 on: December 17, 2022, 03:13:01 PM
I do not like etched. One of the reasons I love Vics is due to the high chrome polish. But it doesn't matter, it's great we can all make them how we like :)

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