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Etched hobby train signage

From the MAKE Flickr pool:
Toner-transfer and PNP film transfer etching can be used for more than just circuit boards.
Ed Hume shares images of these etched brass signs used to accent his recreation of the Climax 3/4" locomotive. Visit the full photo set to enjoy some maker zen.

Etched hobby train signage - Link

Climax scale locomotive photo set - Link

PNP transfer film @ All Electronics - Link

From the pages of MAKE:

MAKE 09 - page 123 -Link

Printed Circuit Board Primer
Printed Circuit Boards. Step-by-step instructions for making your own PCBs at home. MAKE 02 - page 164. Subscribers--read this article now in your digital edition or get MAKE 02 @ the Maker store.

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Posted by: Wenhaston Blackheath on February 1, 2008 at 3:24 AM

...and if you want to etch iron, zinc or aluminium, just use a strong solution of copper sulphate and common salt, instead of your PCB etchant. This works especially quickly on aluminium.

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