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.

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✅Wiring Diagram:
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Chris Craford Written Tutorial - chriscrawfordknives.com/tutorials/written-tutor…

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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)

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