Title: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: dk4545 on March 11, 2014, 10:41:31 PM
Post by: dk4545 on March 11, 2014, 10:41:31 PM
Not really sure where to post this but I thought it was genius.
Found via hackaday.com http://hackaday.com/2014/03/09/fetching-etchings-for-stainless-steel/
http://imgur.com/a/dCvS5/layout/blog
I'm definitely gonna try this on my keggle build. Looking at the comments they seem to think that rust isn't an issue either ;D
Found via hackaday.com http://hackaday.com/2014/03/09/fetching-etchings-for-stainless-steel/
http://imgur.com/a/dCvS5/layout/blog
I'm definitely gonna try this on my keggle build. Looking at the comments they seem to think that rust isn't an issue either ;D
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: Metattron on March 12, 2014, 12:07:08 AM
Post by: Metattron on March 12, 2014, 12:07:08 AM
Nice, might give this a go myself.
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: LordEoin on March 12, 2014, 12:44:22 AM
Post by: LordEoin on March 12, 2014, 12:44:22 AM
crazy! i see a bright future of custom keggles adorned in the finest of hop related imagery ;D
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: sub82 on March 12, 2014, 08:59:31 AM
Post by: sub82 on March 12, 2014, 08:59:31 AM
That's amazing! Will definitely try this.
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: Will_D on March 12, 2014, 09:17:05 AM
Post by: Will_D on March 12, 2014, 09:17:05 AM
The secret lies in the stencils he used.
Where can we get them?
Where can we get them?
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: AJ_Rowley on March 12, 2014, 09:35:05 AM
Post by: AJ_Rowley on March 12, 2014, 09:35:05 AM
This is on homebrewtalk and there was one guy who did etch a hop cone on the front if his kettle.
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: DEMPSEY on March 12, 2014, 10:35:41 AM
Post by: DEMPSEY on March 12, 2014, 10:35:41 AM
This is cool 8) 8) 8). Why did it take so long for some of ye chem geeks to post this :)
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: Will_D on March 12, 2014, 10:38:28 AM
Post by: Will_D on March 12, 2014, 10:38:28 AM
Anyone know someone who has a vinyl stencil cutter?
We could then get stencils made of the "rabbit with the big balls" for our stainless stuff
We could then get stencils made of the "rabbit with the big balls" for our stainless stuff
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: Ciderhead on March 12, 2014, 05:04:23 PM
Post by: Ciderhead on March 12, 2014, 05:04:23 PM
You can also etch glass with this stuff but be careful, it also etches fingerprints
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GLASS-ETCH-CREAM-30g-SAMPLE-TUB-etch-craft-robo-designs-onto-glass/280931015030?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3D5436966916613394674%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D20140107083358%26rk%3D0%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D280808041669
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GLASS-ETCH-CREAM-30g-SAMPLE-TUB-etch-craft-robo-designs-onto-glass/280931015030?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3D5436966916613394674%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D20140107083358%26rk%3D0%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D280808041669
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: Will_D on March 13, 2014, 01:11:22 AM
Post by: Will_D on March 13, 2014, 01:11:22 AM
Ah Yes!
My old favourite Hydroflouric Acid ( HF)! The evil sister to HydroChloric acid, it is about the nastiest damn acid there is.
In my old chemistry department the HF lab was a bit like outer-space when it came to the safety gear (now called PPE) that you had to wear to work with the stuff.
It does etch glass though :)
My old favourite Hydroflouric Acid ( HF)! The evil sister to HydroChloric acid, it is about the nastiest damn acid there is.
In my old chemistry department the HF lab was a bit like outer-space when it came to the safety gear (now called PPE) that you had to wear to work with the stuff.
It does etch glass though :)
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: magnethead on March 13, 2014, 03:15:03 PM
Post by: magnethead on March 13, 2014, 03:15:03 PM
Some Stensils here in Blanch,
Definately gonna give this a go on my new Pot, Thanks again DK4545 for the Hack :P
http://www.inspiringideas.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=838&search=stencil (http://www.inspiringideas.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=838&search=stencil)
Definately gonna give this a go on my new Pot, Thanks again DK4545 for the Hack :P
http://www.inspiringideas.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=838&search=stencil (http://www.inspiringideas.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=838&search=stencil)
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: imark on March 13, 2014, 03:44:08 PM
Post by: imark on March 13, 2014, 03:44:08 PM
Would this etching result in rusting or anything?
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: dk4545 on March 13, 2014, 06:09:00 PM
Post by: dk4545 on March 13, 2014, 06:09:00 PM
When I found this originally most comments on that site seemed to think it wasn't a problem. Now more comments have popped up doubting this so don't take my word on it. More research required.
On the plus side my 4 elements turned up so the keggle build begins at last ;D expect plenty of noob questions!
On the plus side my 4 elements turned up so the keggle build begins at last ;D expect plenty of noob questions!
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: magnethead on March 17, 2014, 01:22:47 PM
Post by: magnethead on March 17, 2014, 01:22:47 PM
Never one for patience, I thought I'd whip out the old trusty 12V power supply and give this a shot :)
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/magnethead123/Beer/20140315_125316_zps31c085db.jpg)
Tried a test piece here
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/magnethead123/Beer/20140315_130034_zps6c3c6900.jpg)
Which turned out fine
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/magnethead123/Beer/20140315_130224_zps4e90216b.jpg)
So stensiled the pot up
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/magnethead123/Beer/20140316_120507_zps6901e2dc.jpg)
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/magnethead123/Beer/20140316_123155_zps463cf412.jpg)
and here's the final result :P Only time will tell if the numbers start to Rust....I'll report back after 6 months to let you know
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/magnethead123/Beer/20140316_132514_zps221b960d.jpg)
Stensils were 1 euro from that craft shop in Blanchardstown....use the negative once you remove the numbers...see above pics
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/magnethead123/Beer/20140315_125316_zps31c085db.jpg)
Tried a test piece here
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/magnethead123/Beer/20140315_130034_zps6c3c6900.jpg)
Which turned out fine
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/magnethead123/Beer/20140315_130224_zps4e90216b.jpg)
So stensiled the pot up
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/magnethead123/Beer/20140316_120507_zps6901e2dc.jpg)
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/magnethead123/Beer/20140316_123155_zps463cf412.jpg)
and here's the final result :P Only time will tell if the numbers start to Rust....I'll report back after 6 months to let you know
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/magnethead123/Beer/20140316_132514_zps221b960d.jpg)
Stensils were 1 euro from that craft shop in Blanchardstown....use the negative once you remove the numbers...see above pics
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: Ciderhead on March 17, 2014, 02:28:52 PM
Post by: Ciderhead on March 17, 2014, 02:28:52 PM
Liking that
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: Will_D on March 17, 2014, 07:09:10 PM
Post by: Will_D on March 17, 2014, 07:09:10 PM
The numbers will NOT rust!
All you have done is to electro-chemically etch the Shinny/polished surface of the pot.
You have just taken a very fine polished surface and reduced the surface finish to a more "scratched" finish
Its as if you sandblasted or abrabed the surface with abrasive paper to remove its shine!
Unlike the mechanical process above yu can use stencils :)
Aparently in the Bio/Pharma industry a similar process is used to electro-clean vessels.
(Not sure about this so if any one in the pharma/bio industry cares to chip - please do)
All you have done is to electro-chemically etch the Shinny/polished surface of the pot.
You have just taken a very fine polished surface and reduced the surface finish to a more "scratched" finish
Its as if you sandblasted or abrabed the surface with abrasive paper to remove its shine!
Unlike the mechanical process above yu can use stencils :)
Aparently in the Bio/Pharma industry a similar process is used to electro-clean vessels.
(Not sure about this so if any one in the pharma/bio industry cares to chip - please do)
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: dk4545 on March 17, 2014, 09:09:37 PM
Post by: dk4545 on March 17, 2014, 09:09:37 PM
QuoteThe numbers will NOT rust!
Good to know as I was going to try it anyway! :D
@magnethead: looks good
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: magnethead on February 02, 2016, 02:36:34 PM
Post by: magnethead on February 02, 2016, 02:36:34 PM
I know this is an old thread.... but I think the etching process has just been upgraded ;p
Not sure what's going on here, Looks like a mini welder, but leaves a decent black mark, and if you're handy with a pencil and a bit artistic ...this could be for you....I'll stick to the stencils
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mePA9VifSPM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mePA9VifSPM)
Not sure what's going on here, Looks like a mini welder, but leaves a decent black mark, and if you're handy with a pencil and a bit artistic ...this could be for you....I'll stick to the stencils
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mePA9VifSPM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mePA9VifSPM)
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: darren996 on February 02, 2016, 04:52:05 PM
Post by: darren996 on February 02, 2016, 04:52:05 PM
If they do rust wont barkeepers friend sort it out, doesnt it restote stainless.
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: nigel_c on February 02, 2016, 04:54:32 PM
Post by: nigel_c on February 02, 2016, 04:54:32 PM
Or do the marks on the outside of the kettle next to a sight glass?
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: Leann ull on February 02, 2016, 05:02:50 PM
Post by: Leann ull on February 02, 2016, 05:02:50 PM
And the 2016 Darwin Award goes to
Jesus folks under any circumstances try this, it's truly the most dangerous thing I have ever seen.
Don't let SA see this we will all be expelled
Jesus folks under any circumstances try this, it's truly the most dangerous thing I have ever seen.
Don't let SA see this we will all be expelled
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: Sorcerers Apprentice on February 02, 2016, 05:23:09 PM
Post by: Sorcerers Apprentice on February 02, 2016, 05:23:09 PM
It's hard to expel a corpse :-)
He using a reversible European type plug top, which means he won't know which terminal is live or which terminal in neutral. It's not the hand with the glove I'd worry about its the one holding the knife, if it touches the blade or the rivets in the handle he won't need the light bulb to light up the room.
You really have to wonder sometimes :'(
He using a reversible European type plug top, which means he won't know which terminal is live or which terminal in neutral. It's not the hand with the glove I'd worry about its the one holding the knife, if it touches the blade or the rivets in the handle he won't need the light bulb to light up the room.
You really have to wonder sometimes :'(
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: nigel_c on February 02, 2016, 05:30:23 PM
Post by: nigel_c on February 02, 2016, 05:30:23 PM
My god that is madness.
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: imark on February 02, 2016, 05:38:44 PM
Post by: imark on February 02, 2016, 05:38:44 PM
Yeah he should have worn two gloves :P
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: Sorcerers Apprentice on February 02, 2016, 05:41:32 PM
Post by: Sorcerers Apprentice on February 02, 2016, 05:41:32 PM
His father should have worn a one fingured glove 
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: shweeney on February 02, 2016, 09:43:41 PM
Post by: shweeney on February 02, 2016, 09:43:41 PM
part of the whole "Russians doing crazy dangerous stuff" YouTube genre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W55b4BcCPM4
Title: Re: Easily etch some markings on your kettle.
Post by: Leann ull on February 02, 2016, 09:56:40 PM
Post by: Leann ull on February 02, 2016, 09:56:40 PM
Much safer to watch other people try and kill themselves, I like this guy who is an idiot and tries all the time to be an idiot when it comes to current
http://youtu.be/XDf2nhfxVzg
The bit you want to see is at 1 min
http://youtu.be/XDf2nhfxVzg
The bit you want to see is at 1 min