[TheForge] Etchant strength

[Daniel Kretchmar]

Greetings all,
      I am making an etching tank for my damascus blades.  I copied Mike Blue's
PVC tube design. (Thanks Mike)

I purchased some etchant from Radio Shack.  Am I supposed to use this stuff at
full strength or am I supposed to dilute it?  Anyone?

Also what do I do with the stuff once it it no longer usable.  I figure it will
last a long time since I don't make that many blades, but I also know that this
stuff does eventually weaken with use.....How do I dispose of this safely?  I
grow food on my property and I have shallow well, so dumping it is right
out...anyone?


Daniel Kretchmar
www.irontreeworks.com

Isn't sanity really just a one trick pony, anyway? I mean, all you get is one
trick, rational thinking! But when you're good and crazy
ooh hoo hoo hoo
the
sky's the limit!
The Tick



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