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| awemawson:
Does anyone use copper sulphate these days for layout? A solution of copper sulphate pretty instantly deposits a thin layer of copper onto clean steel which shows scribed marks nicely and is extremely durable, |
| philf:
Andrew, That brings back memories of the training school at Mullard Blackburn in about 1970. I've not used any since - probably because I haven't had any. Broad felt tip pens work nicely for me. Phil. |
| AdeV:
--- Quote from: awemawson on April 17, 2018, 05:06:27 PM ---Does anyone use copper sulphate these days for layout? A solution of copper sulphate pretty instantly deposits a thin layer of copper onto clean steel which shows scribed marks nicely and is extremely durable, --- End quote --- Interesting idea.... I have some copper, and some sulphuric acid, so I reckon I could make some copper sulphate easily enough... I have a book somewhere which explains, in some detail, how to grow fancy crystals such as copper sulphate. It wouldn't be allowed these days, H&S, kids near acid? Jumpers for goalposts? |
| awemawson:
Copper sulphate is readily available on eBay (I just checked) it's not even very expensive. I keep about a kilo in stock for the odd copper plating job. |
| Fergus OMore:
Bordeaux Mixture for fruit trees? Copper Sulphate, lime and water? Used it on my Apple PC and there isn't a virus left :lol: Norm |
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