etching with a sponge

thereverend · July 13, 2009, 08:09:03 PM

just saw this on hackaday, figured i'd post the link here since i'm sure quite a few people would be interested in it.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Sponge-Ferric-Chloride-Method-Etch-Circuit-Bo/

JasonG · July 13, 2009, 08:35:10 PM

Intresting , I would like to know if it works with Mauriac acid too.

edvard · July 13, 2009, 08:41:13 PM

I'm on this tonight!
Thanks for the tip, Rev!

biggy boy · July 13, 2009, 08:57:46 PM

OH yes

That sounds great!
I only have the home made muriatic and poroxide mix but will try it.

The Tone God · July 13, 2009, 09:22:43 PM

Been doing that for awhile.

http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=45009.msg328426#msg328426

Andrew

thereverend · July 13, 2009, 09:45:23 PM

Quote from: The Tone God on July 13, 2009, 09:22:43 PM
Been doing that for awhile.

http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=45009.msg328426#msg328426

Andrew

and thats why you are the tone "god". omnipotent beings usually know these sort of things.

kwijibo · July 13, 2009, 11:34:19 PM

Could this method be used to etch enclosures?

The Tone God · July 14, 2009, 12:49:04 AM

Quote from: thereverend on July 13, 2009, 09:45:23 PM
and thats why you are the tone "god". omnipotent beings usually know these sort of things.

Quote from: kwijibo on July 13, 2009, 11:34:19 PM
Could this method be used to etch enclosures?

In theory yes but I would be concerned about the heat that can be generated hurting yourself. At least that would be something I would be concerned with after my experiences.

Andrew

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