How to cut and etch your own welds

A simple guide to cutting/etching your practice welds to see what’s actually going on.

[@Cptnbond]

Hi Greg, thanks for showing the full process, including the polishing steps and tools used. I agree, Jody at 'weldingtips and tricks' is great. Look up the funny story telling episode 'Stick Welding Tips from Bubba'. Lol.

[@makingmistakeswithgreg]

I never saw that one, funny video. It might actually work in real life 😅.

[@markdeitchman8938]

thanks Greg. appreciate this info.

[@makingmistakeswithgreg]

You’re welcome. It’s cheap to do and easy. Definitely worth checking out to see how things look. When I get into short circuit MiG there will be some very interesting test results 😀

[@CantKillMe]

hy was thanking you never talked bout how to set the right settings to weld

[@jordan1234564]

Can i use the radishack pcb etching solition? Ive had it for years.

[@makingmistakeswithgreg]

I had no idea so I did some research. It seems ferric chloride is used in some cases, that would work. Cupric chloride is also commonly used, however I have no experience with that chemical and I am unsure if it would work. I have a feeling it probably would. I tend to use naval jelly because it works pretty good, is available everywhere, and has a funny name lol.

[@BERZOprojects2022]

Hello, what is the solution that you put on your weld?

[@makingmistakeswithgreg]

It’s naval jelly, sold everywhere that has chemicals 😀

[@stovolbelinche3178]

i wonderif muriatic or mulickt acid will work

[@makingmistakeswithgreg]

I bet muriatic would probably work, I haven’t tried that. As long as the plates are warm and fairly polished cheap naval jelly works real good 😀