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Post by Joeandmich on Mar 18, 2011 21:49:51 GMT
Does anyone know how to bring out the folded pattern (Damascus) on a Hanwei sword of Godfred?
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ghost
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Post by ghost on Mar 18, 2011 22:05:01 GMT
acid etch. Very warm vinegar should work. If it doesn't you may have to go pick up some PCB etching solution from RadioShack. www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=2102868 Very popular for bringing out the pattern. Stuff is much stronger so wear gloves and a breathing mask. Some stuff if you want to read a bit more: (Kirk's DIY projects are astounding) www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic ... 80&start=0 Aaron Justice has etched his godfried- try to pm him on this forum, myarmoury, or SFI www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic ... sc&start=0 Edit: www.patternwelding.info/processes/finishing/^^^^More detailed, if you don't have the etching tank - use a bowl and mix in a bit of dishwasher soap with the acid (warm); should help it stick in a uniform layer to the blade. Remember to neutralize the acid afterward w/ some windex (ammonia based). This is pretty much similar to Frank's tutorial about hamon etching - but you may want to use ferric chloride to get a deeper \/faster etch instead of vinegar or lemon juice. unitedbackyardcutter.com/forum/v ... f=52&t=242
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Post by Joeandmich on Mar 21, 2011 14:22:09 GMT
Thanks for the advice
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Mar 21, 2011 16:51:03 GMT
Ghost, I wish all forums were as helpful as this one toward their related subject. That's an answer i can appreciate immensely. I've got a 15" bowie that's gonna get a facelift now, thanks for the question Joeandmich
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Post by Joeandmich on Mar 21, 2011 18:50:47 GMT
Ghost,
Let me ask you something. I think my sword is ballpeened over the pommel. Is there something I could use to cover the handle, crossguard so as not to allow the acid to etch that?
Thanks
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ghost
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Post by ghost on Mar 21, 2011 19:55:21 GMT
Several ways.
1. electrical tape/masking tape. 2. my own favorite - vaseline em up, then cover them in seran wrap and rubber bands. (if the etch somehow drips past your seran wrap barrier the vaseline works as a great barrier) 3. John Greybeard mentions wax for etching patterns onto blades (doubt you'd want to cover the guard like this though) -just thought I'd mention it
edit for safety: gloves, mask, do it outside or in your garage/workshop (well-ventilated area), and eye protection.
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Post by Joeandmich on Mar 21, 2011 20:13:18 GMT
So Ghost,
If I do all this on the Godfred sword it should reveal the pattern all over the blade? Should I still sand the blade before etching it or just afterwards?
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ghost
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Post by ghost on Mar 21, 2011 20:59:52 GMT
before. sand and polish everything beforehand. After the etch, you can use some light polish sparingly. The pattern should show up very distinctly.
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Post by Luka on Mar 21, 2011 21:41:45 GMT
Godfreds are all threaded pommels.
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Post by Joeandmich on Mar 21, 2011 22:18:37 GMT
Good to know
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Post by Joeandmich on Mar 21, 2011 22:22:32 GMT
If the blade is in new condition with now scratches would it still need to be sanded or polished? If so what grit?
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