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Etching Pens

These pens contain an acid solution that flows like ink and allows you to write on metal surfaces. Marks are black and smudgeproof.

Tip Style	Cap Style	For Use On		Each
Pointed	Push On	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin	000000	000000

Electrochemical Etchers

Mark surfaces with handwritten messages, designs, or logos. Draw your message on stencil paper using a scriber or other sharp point, then place the stencil on your metal marking surface. To transfer the message, wet the pad on the etcher with etching solution and press it over the stencil, then touch the grounding wire to your marking surface to activate the solution. Marks are black. Use the included DC voltage adapter clip to make clear and frosted marks.

		Output			Electrical
	Etching Dp.	Current	Voltage	Input Voltage, V AC	Connection	No. of Blades	Cord Lg., ft.	Includes		Each
Iron and Steel



		0.0001" to 0.003"	2 amp	10V AC	120	Straight Blade	2	6	10 Small Sheets of Stencil Paper (2 1/4" Ht. × 3" Wd.) Iron and Steel Etching Solution (2-fl. oz. Bottle) Neutralizer Powder Mix (One Pack) One DC Voltage Adapter Clip One Etcher One Grounding Plate	0000000	0000000


		Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Stainless Steel, and Steel



				0.0001" to 0.003"	2 amp	10V AC	120	Straight Blade	2	6	10 Small Etching Pads (1 3/4" Ht. × 2 1/4" Wd.) 100 Small Sheets of Stencil Paper (2 1/4" Ht. × 3" Wd.) 3 Small Etching Grids (7/8" Ht. × 1 3/4" Wd.) Aluminum Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle) Black Oxide Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle) Copper, Brass, and Bronze Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle) Iron and Steel Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle) Neutralizer (8-fl. oz. Bottle) Neutralizer Powder Mix (One Pack) One DC Voltage Adapter Clip One Etcher One Grounding Plate Plastic Carrying Case Stainless Steel Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle)	0000000	000000


				0.0001" to 0.003"	2 amp, 10 amp	10V AC, 15V AC	120	Straight Blade	2	6	100 Small Sheets of Stencil Paper (2 1/4" Ht. × 3" Wd.) 5 Large Sheets of Stencil Paper (4" Ht. × 4 1/2" Wd.) 5 Medium Sheets of Stencil Paper (3-1/2" Ht. x 4 1/4" Wd.) Aluminum Etching Solution (4-fl. oz. Bottle) Black Oxide Etching Solution (4-fl. oz. Bottle) Copper, Brass, and Bronze Etching Solution (4-fl. oz. Bottle) Five Large Etching Pads (4" Ht. × 4 1/4" Wd.) Five Medium Etching Pads (2 1/4" Ht. × 4" Wd.) Iron and Steel Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle) Neutralizer (8-fl. oz. Bottle) Neutralizer Powder Mix (One Pack) One Grounding Plate One Large Etching Grid (2 1/4" Ht. × 4" Wd.) One Medium Etching Grid (2 1/4" Ht. × 2 1/2" Wd.) One Small Etching Grid (7/8" Ht. × 1 3/4" Wd.) Plastic Carrying Case Stainless Steel Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle) Two DC Voltage Adapter Clips Two Etchers Two Small Etching Pads (1 3/4" Ht. × 2 1/4" Wd.)	0000000	000000

Accessories and Replacements for Etchers

Etcher Stencil Kits

Cannot Be Sold to Canada—Stencil Kits cannot be sold to Canada because they exceed regulatory limits on mercury.

Includes	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
10 Large Sheets of Vinyl Stencil Paper (6" Ht. × 5" Wd.) Developing Tray Digital Timer (Battery Not Included) Exposure Tray Four Developer Sponges Printer Transfer Sheets (Three Each for Inkjet and Laser Printers) Stencil Developer (16-fl. oz. Bottle) Ultraviolet Exposure Unit (12" Ht. × 6" Wd. × 5" Dp., 120V AC, 6-ft. Cord with Two-Prong Plug)	Canada	0000000	0000000

Ht.	Wd.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2 1/4"	3"	100	0000000	000000

Ht.	Wd.	Pkg. Qty.	Pkg.
1 3/4"	2 1/4"	10	000000
2 1/4"	4"	10	00000
4"	4 1/4"	10	00000

Replacement Etching Grids

Etching grids allow precise alignment of your stencil on your marking surface.

Ht.	Wd.	Includes	Pkg. Qty.	Pkg.
7/8"	1 3/4"	—	3	000000
—	—	1 Medium Etching Grid (2 1/4" Ht. × 1 3/4" Wd.), 5 Medium Sheets of Stencil Paper (3 1/2" Ht. × 4" Wd.), Five Medium Etching Pads (2 1/4" Ht. × 4" Wd.)	1	00000
—	—	1 Large Etching Grid (2 1/4" Ht. × 4" Wd.), 5 Large Sheets of Stencil Paper (4" Ht. × 4 1/2" Wd.), Five Large Etching Pads (4" Ht. × 4 1/4" Wd.)	1	00000

Replacement Etching Solution and Replacement Etching Solution Neutralizers

Replacement Neutralizer Powder Mix (16 fl. oz. Yield)—Neutralizer removes etching solution residue from your metal marking surface after etching.

Replacement Neutralizer (16 fl. oz.)—Neutralizer removes etching solution residue from your metal marking surface after etching.

		Each
Replacement Aluminum Etching Solution (8 fl. oz.)	0000000	000000
Replacement Iron and Steel Etching Solution (16 fl. oz.)	0000000	00000
Replacement Black Oxide Etching Solution (8 fl. oz.)	0000000	00000
Replacement Copper, Brass, and Bronze Etching Solution (16 fl. oz.)	0000000	00000
Replacement Stainless Steel Etching Solution (16 fl. oz.)	0000000	00000
Replacement Neutralizer Powder Mix (16 fl. oz. Yield)	0000000	00000
Replacement Neutralizer (16 fl. oz.)	0000000	00000

Arc Engravers

Melt surface material and create marks without vibration. Write with the metal tip like a pencil. A knob allows you to control the depth and width of the marks. Welding goggles are recommended for use with these machines.

Carbide Tip—Carbide tips resist wear better than the copper tip.

Engravers																					Replacement Engraver Cords
	Ouput			Overall											Electrical
No. of Heat Levels	Power, W	Voltage, V AC	Input Voltage, V AC	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Copper Tip Style	Carbide Tip Style	Tip Material	Carbide Tip Size	Copper Tip Size	For Use On	Stylus Cord Lg., ft.	Handle Material	Connection	No. of Blades	Cord Lg., ft.	Includes		Each		Each
12	1,500	2.7	120	8"	6"	8"	Pointed	Pointed	Carbide, Copper	Medium, Bold	Medium	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	3 1/2	Rubber	Straight Blade	3	6	Grounding Cord with Clips, Transformer	000000	000000000	0000000	0000000
15	1,500	2.7	120	8"	6"	8"	Pointed	Pointed	Carbide, Copper	Medium, Bold	Medium	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	3 1/2	Rubber	Straight Blade	3	6	Grounding Cord with Clips, Transformer	000000	00000000	0000000	000000

Replacements for Engravers

Replacement Engraver Tips

	Tip
	Size	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide Tip



		Medium	Pointed	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	0000000


		Bold	Pointed	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000


		Copper Tip



				Medium	Pointed	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000


				Bold	Pointed	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000

		Each
Replacement Handle	0000000	000000

High-Strength Arc Engravers

More voltage allows you to engrave on heavy scale and rusted metal. Melt surface material and create marks without vibration. Write with the metal tip like a pencil. A knob allows you to control the depth and width of the marks. Welding goggles are recommended for use with this machine.

Carbide Tip—Carbide tips resist wear better than the copper tip.

	Ouput			Overall											Electrical
No. of Heat Levels	Power, W	Voltage, V AC	Input Voltage, V AC	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Copper Tip Style	Carbide Tip Style	Tip Material	Carbide Tip Size	Copper Tip Size	For Use On	Stylus Cord Lg., ft.	Handle Material	Connection	No. of Blades	Cord Lg., ft.	Includes		Each
30	2,500	4.3	120	10"	8"	10"	Pointed	Pointed	Carbide, Copper	Medium, Bold	Medium, Bold	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	5	Rubber	Straight Blade	3	6	Grounding Cord with Clips, Transformer	0000000	000000000

Replacements for Engravers

Replacement Engraver Tips

	Tip
	Size	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide Tip



		Medium	Pointed	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	0000000


		Bold	Pointed	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000


		Copper Tip



				Medium	Pointed	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000


				Bold	Pointed	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000