Although I have never used either one, I still have an opinion from talking to a lot of makers who also etch. The consensus is that the device is not as important as the stencil. The device just needs to be able to switch from AC to DC and have a stable output. The stencil quality is what really makes the difference between a crisp and clean etch and a fuzzy one. I use a simple etcher called The Etchomatic (seriously). I buy my stencils from Marking Methods.

Other folks may feel differently about it.

Travis I have heard good things about the IMG machine. Like Joshua says the stencils are important. I have my stencils made by IMG and have for years. Very good quality stencils. I use a personalizer and it works fine. There are plans available on the internet for making your own etching machine.

Brion

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Travis I have heard good things about the IMG machine. Like Joshua says the stencils are important. I have my stencils made by IMG and have for years. Very good quality stencils. I use a personalizer and it works fine. There are plans available on the internet for making your own etching machine.

Brion

I ordered my stencils from IMG with Patricia Bruno. I couldn't be happier with them. I didn't know if the machine would make a big difference though.

Thanks Brion!

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