De-rusting and etching Damascus gun barrel

ward · 24th April 2011, 03:33 AM

ok use the bottom of the barrell it will never be exposed after reasembly. just mask off around it. you can test your various acid test on it. then no harm no foul

RDGAC · 24th April 2011, 03:11 PM

Right. Ordinary Duct tape will do for masking off the un-etched sections of the barrel, I take it? And as for etches, what would you recommend? I know that a quick etch with vinegar helped to bring the pattern out slightly. But presumably something a little stronger is desired for a full etch of the metal.

24th April 2011, 03:33 AM	#1
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	testing ok use the bottom of the barrell it will never be exposed after reasembly. just mask off around it. you can test your various acid test on it. then no harm no foul

24th April 2011, 03:11 PM	#2
RDGAC Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York, UK Posts: 167	Right. Ordinary Duct tape will do for masking off the un-etched sections of the barrel, I take it? And as for etches, what would you recommend? I know that a quick etch with vinegar helped to bring the pattern out slightly. But presumably something a little stronger is desired for a full etch of the metal.